Jumpin' With Symphony Sid
Joe Jackson Joe Jackson Lyrics
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Jumpin' with my boss Sid in the city
Mr. President of that DJ committee
We're gonna be up all night gettin' ready
We want you to spin the sounds from the city
Far down in the land that's real real pretty
Let everything go real crazy over jazz
Make everything go real crazy over jazz
I don't want to think we're listening too lazy
It's gotta be Pressburg cheering all the Basie
It's gotta get it all set right clear on the eighty
Let it roll
Let it roll
The song "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid" by Joe Jackson is an upbeat and jazzy composition that pays tribute to Sid Torin, a radio DJ known for his love of bebop and his show called "Symphony Sid's Swing Session." The lyrics of the song describe the excitement of a night out in the city with Sid Torin as they prepare to listen to some great jazz music. The first line of the song "Jumpin' with my boss Sid in the city" sets the scene for the rest of the lyrics, which describe the night's activities and anticipation for the music.
The lyric "Mr. President of that DJ committee" refers to Torin's status as a prominent figure in the jazz radio community. The next lines describe the desire to hear the sounds of the city and let everything get crazy over jazz. The lyric "Let everything cool for me and my baby" is a nod to the calming effect of jazz music, while "Pressburg cheering all the Basie" alludes to the international popularity of jazz music. The song culminates in the repeated refrain of "Let it roll," which expresses the joy and excitement of a night of jazz music.
Overall, "Jumpin' with Symphony Sid" is a lively and celebratory song that captures the spirit of jazz music and the energy of a night out in the city.
Line by Line Meaning
Jumpin' with my boss Sid in the city
I am enjoying a night out with my boss, Symphony Sid, in the city.
Mr. President of that DJ committee
Symphony Sid is the president of the DJ committee, making him a significant figure in the music scene.
We're gonna be up all night gettin' ready
We plan to stay up all night preparing for the event to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
We want you to spin the sounds from the city
We would like Symphony Sid to play music that represents the city's unique sound.
Far down in the land that's real real pretty
We want Symphony Sid to showcase music that originates from the beautiful parts of the city and beyond.
Let everything go real crazy over jazz
We want the atmosphere to be filled with excitement and energy as Symphony Sid plays lively jazz tunes.
Make everything go real crazy over jazz
We want the listeners and dancers to go wild and enjoy the music to the fullest.
Let everything cool for me and my baby
We want to slow things down and have some quiet moments to appreciate the music with our partner.
I don't want to think we're listening too lazy
We don't want to appear uninterested or unappreciative of the music even during slower tracks.
It's gotta be Pressburg cheering all the Basie
We want to hear Symphony Sid play Count Basie's music, which is very popular in Pressburg (a neighborhood in the city).
It's gotta get it all set right clear on the eighty
We want to hear the music played clearly and perfectly on Symphony Sid's radio station, which is located at 80 on the dial.
Let it roll
We want the music to keep playing non-stop, creating a perfect groove and atmosphere for us all to enjoy.
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Written by: LESTER YOUNG
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