Basin Street Blues
Keith Jarrett Lyrics


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Won't you come along with me
To the Mississippi
We'll take a boat to the land of dreams
Steam down the river, down to New Orleans

The band's there to meet us
Old friends there to greet us
Where all the proud and elite folks meet
Heaven on earth, they call it Basin Street

Basin Street is the street
Where the best folks always meet
In New Orleans, land of dreams
You'll never know how nice it seems,
Or just how much it really means

Glad to be, oh yes-sirree
Where welcome's free and dear to me
Where I can lose, lose my Basin Street Blues

Basin Street, oh Basin Street




Is the street, mama
New Orleans, land of dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Keith Jarrett's song Basin Street Blues can be seen as a metaphor for the desire to escape to a place where one can experience joy and happiness, away from the sorrows and troubles of everyday life. The song describes the journey down the Mississippi River to New Orleans, where the singer is met by old friends and the best folks in town. The chorus repeats the phrase "Basin Street" several times, emphasizing the idea of this street being an ideal location for one to experience a new sense of freedom and happiness.


The song highlights the importance of friendship and social interaction, as the singer looks forward to reuniting with old friends and meeting new ones. The reference to "all the proud and elite folks" suggests that this is a place where people can come together regardless of social status and enjoy the best that life has to offer. The song also conveys the idea that New Orleans is a magical place, a "land of dreams" where anything is possible, and where the singer can finally "lose my Basin Street Blues."


Overall, the lyrics of Basin Street Blues are a powerful expression of the human desire for joy, happiness, and community. The song captures the excitement and energy of a journey to a new and exciting place, and the sense of anticipation that comes with the prospect of being reunited with old friends and gaining new experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Won't you come along with me
Asking someone to join him on a journey


To the Mississippi
To the famous river that leads to New Orleans


We'll take a boat to the land of dreams
Traveling to the magical city of New Orleans by boat


Steam down the river, down to New Orleans
Sailing along the Mississippi River to reach the destination


The band's there to meet us
Being welcomed by music as they arrive in New Orleans


Old friends there to greet us
Being greeted by familiar faces and friends


Where all the proud and elite folks meet
Referring to Basin Street as the place where the upper class of New Orleans gathers


Heaven on earth, they call it Basin Street
Describing Basin Street as a heavenly place


Basin Street is the street
Identifying Basin Street as a particular street in New Orleans


Where the best folks always meet
Describing Basin Street as the gathering place for the high society of New Orleans


In New Orleans, land of dreams
Acknowledging New Orleans as the perfect place to fulfill one's dreams


You'll never know how nice it seems
Suggesting that it's impossible to describe how amazing Basin Street truly is


Or just how much it really means
Encouraging the listener to experience Basin Street for themselves to fully understand its significance


Glad to be, oh yes-sirree
Expressing happiness and contentment


Where welcome's free and dear to me
Appreciating the warm welcome and hospitality given on Basin Street


Where I can lose, lose my Basin Street Blues
Referring to the classic song 'Basin Street Blues' and suggesting that being on Basin Street can make one forget any sorrows or worries


Basin Street, oh Basin Street
Repeating the name of the famous street, emphasizing its importance


Is the street, mama
Acknowledging Basin Street as the place to be


New Orleans, land of dreams
Describing New Orleans as a city where anything is possible




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@gustavofortunato4779

The best Jarrett trio concert....so far...unforgettable....Great Gary...thanks for your music

@chuckc7375

I never get tired of listening to Keith, his playing is really something special.

@evilasiov

And after 9 months... There is a new Jarrett's BABY GRAND! :-)

@philippebertrand3820

30 years and timeless

@gloriamosure9184

Great to hear a totally new rendition of a very familiar tune. So different!

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Superb soloing. Outrageously inventive

@kradomirchoukroutov6362

I pretend to be a jazz musician (sax) but after listening to this, if somebody asks me, I answer I am a plumber...

@clintsudweeksmusic8816

Lol keep working at it! If being as good as Jarrett were the requisite to be a jazz musician than there would be very few!

@levimust4479

Are you busy? My faucet is leaking. I called Keith but he is booked solid.

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Let it flow dude ~ Let it Flow ~~~~

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