New Orleans
Hackett Bobby Lyrics

Way down yonder in New Orleans
New Orleans is located far away from here, in a place that is deep or far down south.

In the land of the dreamy scenes
New Orleans is a place where the land seems like it's from a dream or fantasy, with its unique atmosphere and environment.

There's a Garden of Eden
New Orleans is a paradise, much like the Biblical Garden of Eden where everything is lush and abundant.

You know what I mean
You, the listener, know exactly what I'm talking about, as if you have experienced it yourself.

Creole babies with flashin' eyes
The people of New Orleans, particularly those with African and French heritage, have strikingly beautiful eyes that absolutely captivate you.

Softly whisper their tender sighs then stop
The people of New Orleans have a manner of speaking that is enchanting and expresses their passionate nature to their listener, and they will leave you wanting more.

Won't you give your lady fair a little smile?
The singer is requesting that the listener share a charming smile with the women of New Orleans in acknowledgement of their beauty and grace.

Stop, ya bet your life you'll linger there a little while
The singer advises the listener that taking a pause in New Orleans is worth the time and effort, as it's a destination that is hard to leave once you get there.

We've got heaven right here on earth
New Orleans has the ability to feel like a paradise that is almost unreal, like a scene straight out of a movie.

With those beautiful queens
The women of New Orleans exude a regal quality, as if they are royalty, which only adds to the city's enchanting allure.

I'm goin' down yonder to New Orleans
The singer has made a decision to journey to New Orleans, as it is impossible to resist the pull and call of such a unique and alluring place.

It's way down yonder in New Orleans
The city of New Orleans is a far distance from where the singer currently is or where the listener might be, that they must travel to reach this jewel of a place.