Jersey Bounce
Francis Bay And His Orchestra Lyrics

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They call it that Jersey bounce
A rhythm that really counts
The temperature always mounts
Wherever they play, the funny rhythm they play

It started on Journal Square
And somebody heard it there
He put it right on the air

And now you hear it everywhere

Uptown, gave it new licks
Downtown, added some tricks
No town, makes it sound, the same
As where it came from

So if you don't feel so hot
Go out to some Jersey spot
And whether you're hep or not
The Jersey bounce'll make you swing

How I love that Jersey bounce

Oh come on and play that Jersey bounce

They call it that Jersey bounce
A rhythm that really counts
The temperature always mounts
Whenever they play that Jersey Bounce

It started on Journal Square
And somebody heard it there
He put it right on the air
That tune called the Jersey Bounce

Uptown, gave it new licks
Downtown, added some tricks
No town, make it sound the same
As where it came from

So if you don't feel so hot
Go out to some Jersey spot
And whether you're hep or not
The Jersey bounce'll make you swing

Ounce by ounce
The Jersey Bounce
Puts you right in the swing
That Jersey Bounce
It'll make you swing

Give me that Jersey Bounce.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Francis Bay And His Orchestra's song Jersey Bounce celebrate a specific style of music known as the Jersey Bounce. This rhythm is praised for its ability to make people dance and sing along, and the song suggests that it has become popular all over because of how catchy it is. The lyrics suggest that the Jersey bounce began on Journal Square, where someone heard it, put it on the air, and eventually it spread all over. The song mentions how different towns have their own variations of the Jersey bounce but that no place can match where it originated. The final part of the song suggests that even if you're feeling down or not "hep", going out to a spot in New Jersey where the Jersey bounce is playing will lift your spirits and get you moving.

Line by Line Meaning

They call it that Jersey bounce
This particular rhythm is referred to as the Jersey bounce

A rhythm that really counts
This rhythm is significant and enjoyable

The temperature always mounts
When this rhythm is played, excitement and energy build up

Wherever they play, the funny rhythm they play
This rhythm is played in many places and is quite unique

It started on Journal Square
The origin of this rhythm is Journal Square

And somebody heard it there
Someone discovered this rhythm there

He put it right on the air
He broadcasted this rhythm everywhere

And now you hear it everywhere
This rhythm can be heard in various locations

Uptown, gave it new licks
New elements were added to this rhythm in the uptown area

Downtown, added some tricks
The downtown area also contributed to the evolution of this rhythm

No town, makes it sound, the same
This rhythm sounds different depending on the location