Jambalaya
Jerry Lee Lewis Lyrics
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Me gotta go, pole the pi rogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Thibaud, Fontaine aux, the place is buzzing
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue
And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
The lyrics of Jerry Lee Lewis's "Jambalaya" tell the story of a man named Joe who is leaving his home down in Louisiana to go down the bayou where he will be reunited with his sweet Yvonne. Through the use of dialect, the verses convey a sense of place and culture, painting a vivid picture of a community that celebrates life and takes pleasure in music, food, and camaraderie. The chorus repeats a series of culinary delights, Jambalaya, crawfish pie, filé gumbo, which serves as an invitation to join in the festivities and savor the flavors of the region. The last verse speaks of settling down with Yvonne and catching fish in the bayou, exchanging mon (money) for what she needs, and having big fun on the bayou. The song is a celebration of life, love, and community in the unique setting of Southern Louisiana.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
I have to say goodbye, Joe, and leave now.
Me gotta go, pole the pi rogue down the bayou
I must travel by boat down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Yvonne is the sweetest person, I cannot contain my excitement.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We're going to have a great time on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
I want to have jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo to eat.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Tonight I will see my dear friend.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
I want to play guitar, drink from a jar, and be happy.
Thibaud, Fontaine aux, the place is buzzing
Thibaud, Fontaine aux is a lively place.
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Yvonne has many family members coming to see her.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Everyone is dressing up and having a wild time.
Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue
I want to settle down in a remote area and own a boat.
And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
I plan to catch all the fish in the bayou.
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o
I will trade my money to buy what Yvonne needs.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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This song is awesome
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hot and sweet
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