Dr Jazz
Jools Holland Lyrics
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i wanna ball the wall here
shuffle in Dumaine
hear the hooker cumby
meet my Tipatina
i love her hold her tightly
i wanna see her swaying
New Orleans nightly
I wanna be there
Drinkin' in the morning
holler in the evening
Dr Jazz, Dr Jazz
bake my jelly roll
you quicken my pulse
make my rhythm slow
crawfish, gumbo
rhythm from the jungle
big chief rocking
follow the voodoo king
oola, mola, wola, dollar
that's what the fess, he sing
How long must it be
how long must i wait
till highway 49
takes me to your gate
i eat a bowl of gumbo
that Creole child will serve
sit on the Veranda
Happy in a dixie world
I wanna be there
Drinkin' in the morning
holler in the evening
Dr Jazz, Dr Jazz
bake my jelly roll
you quicken my pulse
make my rhythm slow
crawfish, gumbo
rhythm from the jungle
big chief rocking
follow the voodoo king
oola, mola, wola, dollar
that's what the fess, he sing
Maybe on a Sunday
head for Baton Rouge
dancing with a Cajun
twisting away my blues
then a drop of rain
trickle on my eyes
i look up and smile
at the rhythm
that never never dies
The lyrics to "Dr Jazz" by Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra paint a vivid picture of the artist's longing to be in the vibrant city of New Orleans, immersed in its unique music and culture. The song is a tribute to the city's jazz scene and its iconic musicians who continue to keep the rhythm alive.
The opening lines, "Give me I ko, I wanna ball the wall here, shuffle in Dumaine, hear the hooker cumby, meet my Tipatina," convey the artist's eagerness to experience the energy and excitement of New Orleans. They express a desire to indulge in the lively music, dance, and ambiance that the city offers. The mention of Tipatina, a famous music venue, signifies the artist's yearning to witness the local talent and be part of the New Orleans nightlife.
The chorus, "I wanna be there, Drinkin' in the morning, holler in the evening, Dr Jazz, Dr Jazz," further emphasizes the artist's longing to immerse themselves in the city's music scene. The references to "bake my jelly roll" and "make my rhythm slow" highlight the power of jazz music to evoke various emotions and create different moods. The lyrics celebrate the soul-stirring effect of jazz on the artist, with phrases like "quicken my pulse" and "take me to your gate" expressing the deep connection they feel to the music.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me I ko
Grant me the opportunity
i wanna ball the wall here
I desire to have an exhilarating experience
shuffle in Dumaine
Dance with joy on Dumaine Street
hear the hooker cumby
Listen to the captivating melodies of the jazz musician
meet my Tipatina
Encounter the enchanting presence of Tipatina, a person or a place
i love her hold her tightly
I adore her and embrace her tightly
i wanna see her swaying
I yearn to witness her dancing gracefully
New Orleans nightly
Every night in New Orleans
I wanna be there
I aspire to be present
Drinkin' in the morning
Enjoying alcoholic beverages in the early hours
holler in the evening
Shout with joy as the night arrives
Dr Jazz, Dr Jazz
Addressing the music style known as Dr Jazz
bake my jelly roll
Prepare my delicious dessert
you quicken my pulse
You make my heart beat faster
make my rhythm slow
Cause my tempo to become relaxed
crawfish, gumbo
Delicious seafood dishes from the Louisiana cuisine
rhythm from the jungle
Musical beats influenced by exotic cultures
big chief rocking
A prominent leader enjoying the music and dancing energetically
follow the voodoo king
Observe the influential figure of voodoo practices
oola, mola, wola, dollar
Syllables used to create rhythmic expression without specific meaning
that's what the fess, he sing
That's the lyrics sung by the jazz musician called Fess
How long must it be
How much more time must pass
how long must i wait
How much longer do I have to be patient
till highway 49
Until I reach Highway 49
takes me to your gate
Leads me to your entrance
i eat a bowl of gumbo
I consume a bowl of savory gumbo soup
that Creole child will serve
A youthful person of Creole heritage will bring it to me
sit on the Veranda
Relax on the porch
Happy in a dixie world
Content in a world influenced by the culture of the Southern United States
Maybe on a Sunday
Possibly on a Sunday
head for Baton Rouge
Travel towards the city of Baton Rouge
dancing with a Cajun
Engaging in lively dances with a person from the Cajun culture
twisting away my blues
Dancing energetically to alleviate my sorrows
then a drop of rain
Subsequently, a single raindrop
trickle on my eyes
Gently flow over my eyes
i look up and smile
I raise my gaze and express happiness
at the rhythm
In admiration of the music's beat
that never never dies
That perpetually lives on and remains vibrant
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Rob Caley
A cracking live recording of a wonderful track. The band are so tight especially Jools and Gilson - just as you'd expect after a week of performances. One of my all-time Jools Holland favourites.
Leverholme
Nah jools is too skillful