Jack Rabbit Slims Twist Contest
Hoban & Jerome Patrick Lyrics
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You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell,
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale,
But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well
They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast
Seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
They bought a souped-up jitney, 'twas a cherry red '53,
They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate the anniversary
It was there that Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
The song narrates the story of a teenage wedding between Pierre and his bride. Despite the initial objections from the old folks, who have grown wise over the years, they could see that Pierre truly loved his bride. The couple moves into an apartment that they furnished with the best they could get from a two-room Roebuck sale. The apartment is stocked with TV dinners and ginger ale from their coolerator. As Pierre finds work, their finances improve, and they get a hi-fi phono system that they blast with seven hundred rock, rhythm, and jazz records.
However, the rapid tempo of the music starts to diminish as the sun goes down. They later buy a cherry red '53 souped-up jitney and drive to New Orleans to celebrate their anniversary. It is in New Orleans that Pierre and his beautiful bride renew their vows. The song emphasizes the theme that life is full of surprises, and you can never be too sure about what the future holds. The phrase "C'est la vie," which translates "that's life," serves as a constant reminder that life is full of ups and downs, and one can only hope for the best.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a teenage wedding, and the old folks wished them well
The story starts with a young couple getting married, and the older generation wishing them the best in their journey ahead.
You could see that Pierre did truly love the mademoiselle
It is evident that Pierre loved his bride deeply.
And now the young monsieur and madame have rung the chapel bell,
The couple has just got married, and the church bells signify the beginning of this new chapter in their lives.
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
The older generation acknowledges that life is full of surprises and twists, and no one can predict what lies ahead.
They furnished off an apartment with a two room Roebuck sale
Pierre and the mademoiselle got themselves an apartment and furnished it with discounted items from a Roebuck sale.
The coolerator was crammed with TV dinners and ginger ale,
Their fridge was filled with ready-made TV dinners and ginger ale.
But when Pierre found work, the little money comin' worked out well
When Pierre found a job, their financial situation improved and their small budget started to make ends meet.
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
The older generation reiterates the unpredictability and surprises of life.
They had a hi-fi phono, boy, did they let it blast
The couple had a high-quality sound system that they loved to play loudly and enjoy their music.
Seven hundred little records, all rock, rhythm and jazz
The collection of seven hundred records they had were mostly rock, rhythm, and jazz genres.
But when the sun went down, the rapid tempo of the music fell
As the night progressed, they changed their music choice, and the loud music gave way to more mellow tunes.
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
The unpredictability of life is reiterated once again by the older generation.
They bought a souped-up jitney, 'twas a cherry red '53,
The couple purchased an upgraded car, which was a flashy red 1953 model.
They drove it down to Orleans to celebrate the anniversary
They drove the car to New Orleans to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
It was there that Pierre was married to the lovely mademoiselle
The marriage of Pierre to his lovely mademoiselle was the reason behind their celebration in New Orleans.
"C'est la vie", say the old folks, it goes to show you never can tell
The importance of expecting the unexpected or the unpredictability of life is emphasized yet again.
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Written by: BRIAN WILSON, BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, MICHAEL LOVE, MICHAEL EDWARD LOVE
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