Get Rhythm
Joaquin and Reese Lyrics
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C'mon get rhythm when you get the blues
Get a rock and roll feelin' in your bones
Get taps on your toes and get gone
Get rhythm when you get the blues
A little shoeshine boy he never gets lowdown
But he's got the dirtiest job in town
On a windy corner of a dirty street
Well I asked him while he shined my shoes
How'd he keep from gettin' the blues
He grinned as he raised his little head
He popped his shoeshine rag and then he said
Get rhythm when you get the blues
C'mon get rhythm when you get the blues
Yes a jumpy rhythm makes you feel so fine
It'll shake all your troubles from your worried mind
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Get rhythm when you get the blues
C'mon get rhythm when you get the blues
Get a rock and roll feelin' in your bones
Get taps on your toes and get gone
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Well I sat and listened to the sunshine boy
I thought I was gonna jump with joy
He slapped on the shoe polish left and right
He took his shoeshine rag and he held it tight
He stopped once to wipe the sweat away
I said you mighty little boy to be a workin' that way
He said I like it with a big wide grin
Kept on a poppin' and he'd say it again
Get rhythm when you get the blues
C'mon get rhythm when you get the blues
It only cost a dime just a nickel a shoe
It does a million dollars worth of good for you
Get rhythm when you get the blues
The song "Get Rhythm" by Joaquin and Reese is a rhythmic, uplifting tune with a message of resilience and positivity in the face of adversity. The lyrics encourage listeners to find joy in music, specifically in the form of rock and roll, in order to lift their spirits during difficult times. The opening verse sets the tone, as the singer repeats the titular phrase "get rhythm" to establish the importance of a steady, consistent beat to combat the blues.
The second verse tells the story of a shoeshine boy, who despite having a difficult job, maintains a positive attitude by finding joy in his work and keeping busy with a jumpy rhythm. The interchange between the singer and the shoeshine boy is a back-and-forth conversation about the benefits of finding joy in rhythm and music.
The overarching message of the song is one of optimism and resilience, urging listeners to find happiness and energy in the power of rhythm and music. Overall, "Get Rhythm" is an upbeat and encouraging song that emphasizes the importance of positivity and keeping a steady beat in the face of tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey get rhythm when you get the blues
When you feel down, start moving to the beat and dance your blues away.
C'mon get rhythm when you get the blues
Don't let the blues get you down, get up and start grooving to the beat.
Get a rock and roll feelin' in your bones
Feel the beat of the rhythm in your bones and let it lift your spirit.
Get taps on your toes and get gone
Start tapping your toes and let the rhythm take you on a journey away from your troubles.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
When you're feeling low, let the rhythm lift you up and get you out of your funk.
A little shoeshine boy he never gets lowdown
Despite his hard work, the shoeshine boy always maintains a positive attitude.
But he's got the dirtiest job in town
Although his job is dirty and difficult, the shoeshine boy takes pride in his work.
Bendin' low at the people's feet
The shoeshine boy works hard, bending low to shine people's shoes.
On a windy corner of a dirty street
The shoeshine boy works in a tough area, but he doesn't let it bring him down.
Well I asked him while he shined my shoes
The artist asked how the shoeshine boy manages to stay positive even though his job is difficult.
How'd he keep from gettin' the blues
The singer is curious about how the shoeshine boy maintains a positive attitude despite his challenging job.
He grinned as he raised his little head
The shoeshine boy smiled as he answered the artist's question.
He popped his shoeshine rag and then he said
The shoeshine boy replied to the singer's question with enthusiasm.
Yes a jumpy rhythm makes you feel so fine
Moving to a lively beat can lift your mood and make you feel great.
It'll shake all your troubles from your worried mind
Dancing to a jumpy rhythm can help you forget your troubles and worries.
Get rhythm when you get the blues
Let the rhythm of the music lift you up when you're feeling low.
Well I sat and listened to the sunshine boy
The artist stopped to listen to the shoeshine boy's story.
I thought I was gonna jump with joy
The singer was so inspired by the shoeshine boy that he felt elated.
He slapped on the shoe polish left and right
The shoeshine boy worked hard, applying shoe polish quickly and efficiently.
He took his shoeshine rag and he held it tight
The shoeshine boy used his rag to shine and buff the shoes until they shone.
He stopped once to wipe the sweat away
The shoeshine boy worked hard and got sweaty, but he didn't let it stop him from doing a great job.
I said you mighty little boy to be a workin' that way
The artist admired the shoeshine boy's work ethic and dedication.
He said I like it with a big wide grin
The shoeshine boy enjoyed his work and was happy to do it.
Kept on a poppin' and he'd say it again
The shoeshine boy loved his job so much that he kept singing and working a happy tune.
It only cost a dime just a nickel a shoe
The shoeshine boy's hard work was inexpensive, but it certainly made a big difference.
It does a million dollars worth of good for you
Although inexpensive, the shoeshine boy's work made people feel great and was definitely worth more than they paid him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY CASH
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@ed8944
Try to look up some old recordings of Johnny Cash. From the 1950s and 1960s. The more you watch, the more apparent it is. Just how much of an amazing actor Joaquin Phoenix really is. Like, Reese Witherspoon does a good role too, but she doesn't become June Carter in any way. It's just a movie character, filling June Carter's role in the storyline. While Joaquin Phoenix actually is Johnny Cash. He got his body language copied down to every detail. It's mindblowing impressive!
@edf7008
He is like Johnny Cash as Austin Butler was Elvis.
@johndicksonkaraoke2554
I agree ☝️
@travershunt3233
Him an Johnny...mind blowing 👍😎
@stevejeffrey11
Very captivating performance, the only detail Joaquin Phoenix did not do is how Johnny Cash used to strum the guitar way up high on the neck, not sure if he did it when starting out
@beezzarro
@@stevejeffrey11there's a lot of footage of him from all over his black and white area of recorded performances where he doesn't do that. Specifically for this song as well
@Mystic.Channel
After so many years I still listen to this, such a masterpiece movie. He should have won that damn Oscar for this movie
@Invictus13666
I firmly agreed with you until I saw capote a year or so later. PSH was mesmerizing. He deserved it. Pains me to say.
@madlarkin8
@@Invictus13666 The problem is, when it rains it pours! We get some great movies some years and they have to hamstring each other to find a way to the red carpet, then other years we get trash, not one great acting piece, and they just give that S*** away to the most progressive producer!
@TAMIAMLOVE03
Yessss🤠California ❤yah,southern finest representation of my homeboy RIP❤❤❤2024