La Maison
Gabin Lyrics


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It don't mean a thing
If It ain't got that swing

It don't mean a thing
If It ain't got that swing

Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap




Overall Meaning

The lyrics above are actually a sample from the Duke Ellington song "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)," that has been used, remixed, and sampled by many artists over the years. The message behind the lyrics is all about the importance of "swing" in music. "Swing" refers to the feeling or style of jazz music that makes you want to move, dance, or tap your foot. It's all about the rhythm and the beat, and if a piece of music doesn't have that "swing," then it really doesn't mean much at all.


The repetition of the phrase "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing" reinforces the message of the song and acts as a sort of call-and-response between the vocals and the accompanying music. The sample is then followed by the nonsensical sounds of "Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap," which are likely meant to add to the playful and upbeat nature of the track.


Overall, the lyrics to Gabin's "La Maison" (which heavily incorporates the aforementioned Duke Ellington sample) seem to be more focused on creating a relaxed and carefree atmosphere through the combination of jazz, bossa nova and electronic music. The lyrics themselves are minimal and only serve to supplement the instrumental elements of the song, which are the true focus.


Line by Line Meaning

It don't mean a thing
It is not significant


If It ain't got that swing
Unless it has the right rhythm


It don't mean a thing
It is not significant


If It ain't got that swing
Unless it has the right rhythm


Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
Repetitive lyrics with no specific meaning


Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap, Doo Uap
Repetitive lyrics with no specific meaning




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FILIPPO CLARY, MASSIMO BOTTINI

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Comments from YouTube:

Tania de la Combe

One of the most beautiful melodies ever...pure magic

Bolan Suksovic

Hi cavegirl are u still alive?

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Гафурбеков АлиёрБек

Одна из композиций что на все времена🔱🎉🙌🏻

Elena Zaitseva

Мелодия на века!!! Под нее хочется улыбаться, смеяться, грустить, плакать. Тысяча эмоций!!!

Elena Zaitseva

И погода любая подходит. Когда мы едем путешествовать - дождь, снег, солнце, ветер - все в унисон!!!!!

Александр Клюшников

Потрясающая музыка и оригинальное видео. По моему очень подходят друг к другу. Такое чувство, что растворяешься и улетаешь в мечты !

Doug Blackwell

An absolute classic. .this was the first piece of music I heard by Gabin..and after nearly 20 years it's still as beautiful today as then ..thank you gentlemen

M A R I O

Musica de Gabin mucho apreciada aqui em Brasil. Eschutchei la primeira vez por una emissora Ucraniana. Emissora Relax fm de Simferopol em 107,3 Mhz. Belissima. Gracias por la publicacion aqui em youtube.

dfranz66

Un brano stupendo al ritmo di bossa nova...fantastici Gabin

Patricia Téllez Bucio

Esta canción toca las fibras más sensibles de mis recuerdos... la llevaré siempre tatuada en mi alma

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