New Orleans
Joan Jett Lyrics
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I said a hey hey hey yeah
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
Way down to Mississippi down to New Orleans
Where the honeysuckle's bloomin' on the honeysuckle vine
And love is bloomin' there all the time every southern belle
Is a Mississippi Queen down the Mississippi down in New Orleans
I said a hey hey hey yeah
I said a hey hey hey yeah
Well c'mon take a stroll down on Basin street
An' listen to the music with the Dixieland beat
Where the magnolia blossoms they fill the air
And if you ain't been to heaven then you ain't been there
You got french moss hanging from a big oak tree
Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans
I said a hey hey hey yeah I said a look out child yeah yeah yeah
c'mon everybody take a trip with me
Way down to Mississippi down to New Orleans
Where the honeysuckle's bloomin' on the honeysuckle vine
And love is bloomin' there all the time every southern belle
Is a Mississippi Queen down the Mississippi down in New Orleans
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I said a hey hey hey yeah I said a look out child yeah yeah yeah
c'mon everybody take a trip with me
The lyrics of Joan Jett's song, "New Orleans", is a call to everyone to take a trip to New Orleans. The first verse invites everyone to join the journey to Mississippi and down to New Orleans where honeysuckles are blooming and love is always in the air. The line "every southern belle is a Mississippi Queen" alludes to the captivating nature of the women in the city.
In the second verse, the song takes us down to the iconic Basen Street where Dixieland music plays, and the magnolia blossoms fill the air. The line "if you ain't been to heaven then you ain't been there" implies that New Orleans is a place of wonder and beauty that everyone must visit at least once in their lifetime. The "french moss hanging from a big oak tree" gives the picture of a serene and peaceful environment that is hard to find elsewhere.
Overall, "New Orleans" is a love letter to the city, highlighting its beauty, culture, and people. Joan Jett's tribute to the city of New Orleans is a celebration of the unique and rich experiences that one can only find in this spectacular location.
Line by Line Meaning
I said a hey hey hey yeah
Let's get excited and have fun together!
C'mon everybody take a trip with me
Let's go on an adventure together!
Way down to Mississippi down to New Orleans
Let's go south to Louisiana!
Where the honeysuckle's bloomin' on the honeysuckle vine
The flowers are in bloom and it's beautiful here.
And love is bloomin' there all the time every southern belle
Romance is always in the air for the lovely women here.
Is a Mississippi Queen down the Mississippi down in New Orleans
The women here are all royalty and full of charm.
Well c'mon take a stroll down on Basin street
Let's go for a walk and soak in the atmosphere.
An' listen to the music with the Dixieland beat
We can enjoy the soulful music of the region.
Where the magnolia blossoms they fill the air
The sweet aroma of magnolias is all around us.
And if you ain't been to heaven then you ain't been there
This place is so wonderful, it's like being in paradise.
You got french moss hanging from a big oak tree
The Spanish moss adds to the magical and mysterious feeling of the place.
I said a look out child yeah yeah yeah
Be careful and keep your eyes open to all the wonders around you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRANK JOSEPH GUIDA, JOSEPH F. ROYSTER
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Christine Steiner
One of my favorites by Joan Jett. Makes me wanna hitch-hike to New Orleans and dance the whole way.
Dennis Kazmierczk Jr
Great song about the GREATEST City in 🇺🇸America!
The food, culture, history, festivals, and world 🌎 famous, MARDI GRAS!
PROUD to be a NATIVE!
IAN MORTON
Best version of a classic !!!
Chaz Worm
This was the first song I ever sang that I realized "I can sing Joan Jett songs good". Shes my favorite go-to artist when I do karaoke.
Billy Gilbert
Come on everybody,take a trip with me! Still love it so many years later
MrGert1960
Great job Joanie!
Phayzyre105
Joan, you ROCK!!!!
Kelli Erin
Funky fun..loved this entire album!!🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🤣
Dennis Kazmierczk Jr
Great song about a great city!
chris reumont
Greatest album title ever.