Swing Set
Jurassic 5 Lyrics

So hot!
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm about the upcoming Swing music performance.

So Hot!
Repeating the earlier expression with more emphasis and gusto.

This is the sound of the 30's!
Announcing that the Swing music being played is from the 1930s, and implying the listeners should appreciate its cultural significance.

1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4.
Counting in the music to establish the rhythm for the audience.

Gather round all you ruggytutters, cause we're going to show you what Swing is all about! Oh yeah? Yeah! Yeah? Yeah!
Welcoming and inviting the audience to join in and participate in the Swing experience with enthusiasm and confidence.

These great sounds should not be left to gather dust. You might dig out that old 78.
Asserting that the music should not be forgotten or ignored, and encouraging the audience to find old recordings of Swing music.

Doodeedoot n' doodeetdoot n' doodeedoot n' ah ha ha ha!
Using nonsensical scatting to create a lighthearted and playful atmosphere while continuing to establish the rhythm of the music.

Hi Ex-Swinger, don't be a wimpy, go way out!
Addressing someone who used to enjoy Swing music and encouraging them to join in again with enthusiasm and confidence.

Do you wanna dance?! Yeah!
Asking the audience if they want to dance and receiving an affirmative response.

Swing.
Summing up the entire essence and focus of the song in a single word - Swing.

All hands on deck!
Encouraging everyone to get up, be involved, and contribute to the fun Swing atmosphere.

Love that! Yeah! oh!
Expressing appreciation for Swing music and its energy and fun, with emphasis and excitement.

OK everybody on the swings.
Directing everyone to come and dance on the swings, referencing the playground equipment of a 'swing set'.

Ah oh!
Expressing a unique emotional reaction to the sounds of the Swing music.

The sound of the Swing era kind of scratchy after all these years. If only it sounded like this
Reflecting on how the old Swing music from the past is now hard to listen to because of the poor recording quality, but expressing a wish that it sounded as good as the live performance happening now.

[Bebopin' & Scattin'] What you probably remember was more like this Oh oh oh oh So Hot!
Using more scatting to compare the authentic sound of their Swing music with the popular but less true-to-form versions that people may remember from the past, ultimately emphasizing the superior quality of the former.

And will fill me up!
Implying that the Swing music is invigorating and gives the listener a sense of satisfaction and fullness.

oh yeah! Swing time in the ol' corral.
Expressing excitement and joy about the experience of Swing music, and metaphorically describing it as a communal gathering place like an old western corral.