Volare
Jimmy Luxury Lyrics


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I haven't seen a Pier Six brawl so far inland. That broad put Geoffrey to the floor with the back of her hand, first time I ever saw a woman hit a man. And then she started coming after me! Somebody call a cop! This crazy goddamned broad, she won't stop. She's acting like Jerry Lewis on too much cough medicine. So I'm cashing in from playing gin. What's the use of taking nickels from WWI veterans? Back off dealer with what ever ya peddling. You don't know the struggle. I had ta bust my knuckles to become Mister Wonderful. The slow horses, the drinking and divorces. I fell like the sun over the mountain, dancing in front of an ice sculpture fountain with the water changing colors while it's spouting. On this Las Vegas, Nev. outing we're like kids in a candy store. Let the dames roll in and let the Martini's pour.Kicking like the Rockettes coming around the stretch. I swear on this 14 Karat gold star of David on my chest. Blessed with this gift, relaxing back like the captain of this ship. I went from onion sandwiches to steak tips. Passin out in the Motor Inn on gin, waking up in the Ritz! My police radio's on the fritz. Honey get your tits over the stove and make me some pork chops and grits. I like it when the mashed potatoes and the other vegetables mix. Stay hungry, poverty to luxury, I never let shit fuck with me. I got sick from eating the plastic baloney package. I'm looking for God, but I lost his address. How do you get to the Sands, man? It takes practice, practice, to obtain superstar status. When I'm not working on my triple bypass, Shit I'm hittin on chicks with the body like an hourglass.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jimmy Luxury's song Volare paint a picture of a rowdy night out in Las Vegas. The first line describes a crazy brawl that is so intense it's like nothing the singer has seen before. A woman hits a man and then comes after the singer, causing chaos and prompting a call to the police. Despite the chaos, the singer is cashing in on playing gin and doesn't see the use in taking nickels from WWI veterans. He seems to have come a long way from the struggles of his past, going from falling asleep in a Motor Inn on gin to waking up in the Ritz, and from eating plastic baloney packages to enjoying pork chops and vegetables.


Despite the luxury and extravagance of his current lifestyle, the singer keeps a sense of humor and playfulness. He compares himself and his companions to kids in a candy store, enjoying the delights of Las Vegas. He describes himself as "blessed" and "relaxing back like the captain of this ship," suggesting that he has reached a place of contentment and self-assurance. At the same time, he doesn't take himself too seriously, joking about hitting on chicks with hourglass figures and referencing his triple bypass surgery. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of nostalgia for the struggles of the past, but also an enjoyment of the present and a willingness to embrace the good life.


Line by Line Meaning

I haven't seen a Pier Six brawl so far inland.
I have not witnessed such a violent physical altercation in an unexpected location before.


That broad put Geoffrey to the floor with the back of her hand, first time I ever saw a woman hit a man.
The woman knocked Geoffrey down with her hand, which was the first time I saw a female hit a male.


And then she started coming after me! Somebody call a cop! This crazy goddamned broad, she won't stop.
Then, she became aggressive towards me, and I need someone to summon law enforcement because this unstable woman won't cease her behavior.


She's acting like Jerry Lewis on too much cough medicine. So I'm cashing in from playing gin.
She is behaving bizarrely like a person under the influence, which is why I am currently earning money by playing gin.


What's the use of taking nickels from WWI veterans? Back off dealer with what ever ya peddling. You don't know the struggle.
Why bother taking small amounts of money from veterans of World War I? Leave the dealer alone with whatever they are offering because you do not understand the challenges they have faced.


I had ta bust my knuckles to become Mister Wonderful. The slow horses, the drinking and divorces.
I worked hard and endured physical pain to make a name for myself. I also struggled with gambling addiction and relationship problems.


I fell like the sun over the mountain, dancing in front of an ice sculpture fountain with the water changing colors while it's spouting.
I feel at peace and content, like the sun setting behind a mountain, dancing near a fountain made of ice that changes colors as it spouts water.


On this Las Vegas, Nev. outing we're like kids in a candy store. Let the dames roll in and let the Martini's pour.
We are like children in a candy store during our trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Women should arrive, and drinks should flow freely.


Kicking like the Rockettes coming around the stretch. I swear on this 14 Karat gold star of David on my chest.
Kicking exuberantly, like the Rockettes during their famous dance routine. I am so sincere that I swear on my gold Star of David necklace.


Blessed with this gift, relaxing back like the captain of this ship. I went from onion sandwiches to steak tips.
I have been blessed with a talent and currently feel relaxed, like the captain of this vessel. I went from consuming onion sandwiches to being able to afford steak tips.


Passin out in the Motor Inn on gin, waking up in the Ritz! My police radio's on the fritz.
Drinking too much gin and losing consciousness in a Motor Inn before waking up in the luxurious Ritz hotel. Unfortunately, my police radio is malfunctioning.


Honey get your tits over the stove and make me some pork chops and grits. I like it when the mashed potatoes and the other vegetables mix.
My significant other should prepare pork chops and grits on the stove while utilizing her assets. I enjoy mashed potatoes when paired with other vegetables.


Stay hungry, poverty to luxury, I never let shit fuck with me.
I remain motivated and ambitious, coming from humble beginnings to now living a luxurious life. I refuse to let obstacles get in my way.


I got sick from eating the plastic baloney package. I'm looking for God, but I lost his address.
I became ill from consuming packaged bologna with plastic on it. I am searching for a way to connect with God but cannot locate where he resides.


How do you get to the Sands, man? It takes practice, practice, to obtain superstar status.
Can you provide me with directions to the Sands? It requires significant dedication and repetition to achieve superstar status.


When I'm not working on my triple bypass, Shit I'm hittin on chicks with the body like an hourglass.
When I am not undergoing a medical procedure involving three detours of blood flow, I am pursuing women who have physiques similar to an hourglass shape.




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Lily Consuegra

Desde muy niña me gusta la salsa mi papá me lo inculcó y hoy en día le agradezco porque no hay mejor música que la SALSA!!!! Y este tema en espacial me fascina 😄

Michell Obvio

X2

Woody Firm

Tremendo ser humano.  Yo tuve la dicha de cuidarlo en sus ultimos dias.  Lo concenti mucho, pues me recordaba a mi papa.

SALSA TOTAL

que honor

Orlando Campero

Jimmy Sabater hijo de padres boricuas. Nestror Sabater y Teresa Gonzalez de ponce PR. Nacio el 11 de abril de 1936 y se levantó en "El Barrio", la esquina hispana en el "East Harlem" de New York. Percusionista, compositor y vocalista, maestro de maestros. Murio el 8 de febrerro de 2012 a los 75 años

julio cesar zaragoza

señor solo te pido que desaparezca el reggaetón y vuelvan los salseros con su buen son... hasta siempre jimmy

Carlos Cruz Ramirez

Absolutamente de acuerdo que DESAPAREZCA EL REGETON

ccruz412

Jimmy Sabater, un placer verlo conocido y escuchar su voz... que en paz descanses... you will be missed. RIP

Edwin Amador

JIMMY SABATER: ES EL NUMERO UNO DE MIS CANTANTES FAVORITOS DE LA SALSA... PARA MI NO MORIRÁ JAMAS EN MI RECUERDO... DIOS LO TENGA EN SU SANTA GLORIA.

0MangekyoU0

que en paz descanse el maestro y a disfrutar su legado que es para siempre

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