Jambalaya
Jerry Lee Lewis Ray Charles Fats Domino 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 file 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 to "Jambalaya" by Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles and Fats Domino captures the spirit of Cajun culture in Louisiana. The song opens with the singer bidding farewell to his friend, Joe, indicating that he is leaving on a journey. He then proceeds to describe the mode of transportation, which is a pirogue that he will 'pole down the bayou.' The singer then mentions his love interest, Yvonne, as the sweetest one, indicating that he is excited to see her.
The chorus of the song centers around the celebration of food and music in Cajun culture. The singer mentions Jambalaya, craw fish pie, and filé gumbo, all popular dishes in Cajun cuisine. He also mentions picking a guitar, filling a fruit jar, and having fun, which emphasizes the importance of music and community in the Louisiana culture. The rest of the song talks about the singer settling down with Yvonne and catching fish to support their life together.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a lively and joyful culture centered around food, music, and community. It encapsulates the unique blend of French, African, and Native American influences that contributed to the Cajun culture in Louisiana.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh.
Farewell Joe, it's time for me to depart, oh my goodness.
Me gotta go, pole the pi rogue down the bayou.
I have to leave, and I will steer the flat-bottomed boat down the river.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh.
My beloved Yvonne, the most delightful person, oh my goodness.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Wow, we'll have a great time on the river!
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and file gumbo,
I'm going to have a traditional Cajun meal of jambalaya, crawfish pie, and file gumbo.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio.
Because tonight I will meet my dear friend.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar, and be gayo,
I'll play my guitar, pour some drinks, and enjoy myself.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Wow, we'll have a great time on the river!
Thibaud, Fontaine aux, the place is buzzing,
Thibaud and Fontaine aux are bustling with excitement.
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen.
Yvonne's relatives have arrived in large numbers to visit her.
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh.
Wear fashionable clothes and have a wild time, oh my goodness.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Wow, we'll have a great time on the river!
Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue,
I'll establish a quiet life away from the city and acquire a flat-bottomed boat.
And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou.
I'll fish and catch everything in the river.
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o.
I'll exchange my money to buy Yvonne anything she wants.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou.
Wow, we'll have a great time on the river!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HANK WILLIAMS SR.
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@Tom-mo2dr
The Rock Gods were in their glories that night , God bless these icons , their music will never die .
@Davewise1965
I am 58 years old and I love this so much. Fats, Jerry, and Ray three music legends playing those pianos. This is what real music sounds like.
@crediki100
Yup
@brainfreeze9653
What a party !!! No black/ no white / just living in the moment with total appreciation and respect for everyone’s common goal.
@franzszeili6133
Great song, great Performance... brings chills❤
@nataschahiermann7559
That times will never come back..., lucky ones who had the possibility to hear that great musicians live!!!
@TheOriginalRick
I am shocked that the earth didn't collapse under them with the combined weight of such talent together on the stage.
@Ryan-hi6zg
One of my favorite songs ever, this video shows why
@JanetOlson-cf3xx
I agree! I love Fats Domino! I have since a teenager and I am 80yrs. Old right now! Blueberry Hill, I want to Walk You Home! 💕🎼🎵🎶💕
@mariececilelassere
What say more unforgettable ’jamais session’Heard and see that is all to make and be in love with they géants !!! Thanks Mr FURHMANN for posting this merveille...👍👍👍(2023/03/14) from old woman parisienne ❤️