Doo Uap Doo Uap Doo Uap
Gabin/Stefano Di Battista Lyrics

The lyrics to Gabin/Stefano Di Battista's song 'Doo Uap Doo Uap Doo Uap' are a play on the iconic jazz song 'It Don't Mean a Thing' by Duke Ellington. The lyrics repeat the phrase "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" twice, which is a reference to the importance of swing in jazz music. The term 'swing' refers to a rhythmic quality that is present in jazz music, where the beat is divided unevenly, creating a sense of syncopation and forward momentum. Throughout the song, the instrumental parts and the repeated vocalizations of "doo uap doo uap doo uap" both contribute to the sense of swing that is so essential to the genre.

The repetition of the phrase "It don't mean a thing" creates a sense of urgency, as if the singer is trying to convince the listener of the importance of swing. The phrase suggests that no matter how well a song is performed or how good the musicianship is, it will not be successful if it lacks the essential quality of swing. In this way, the lyrics are both a tribute to the importance of swing in jazz music, and a warning to aspiring jazz musicians to prioritize this element in their work.