Bridges began performing in and around Fort Worth, Texas and stirred up music industry interest with analog recordings, produced by Justin Block and Austin Jenkins of White Denim, which were uploaded to his SoundCloud page. Signed to major-label Columbia, his first singles -- including a rich ballad written about his mother -- appeared in February 2015 with a sound that evoked mid-to-late '60s soul. The following month, Bridges caught more attention with performances at SXSW, roughly 200 miles south of his home base. His debut album, Coming Home, was released in June 2015.
Twistin' & Groovin'
Leon Bridges Lyrics
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Said she's found another lover, in another city
Said she's doing fine in New Orleans
Now she got me pacing, huh, wondering where'd I go wrong
Got me going in circles like the merry-go-round
Gonna take the west train to Louisiana in the morning
The way she dancing, you could see her from Tennessee
Up under that red dress, are legs long as the bayou trees
She got a golden smile, I know she's the one for me in the room
She's a-twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
Baby, would you be my queen
All right now
Her name was Eartha, was her name I could never forget
Just like the way she dipped on the bronze-tiled floor
Honey was movin' with ease, each and every step
So good that baby had my eyes at her glow
No shiny jewelry, still the brightest thing illuminatin' the room
That girl is twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
Baby, would you be my queen
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Oh that baby got a golden smile
I know she's the one for me in that room
That girl is a-twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
Baby, would you be my queen
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Mm, that baby got a golden smile
I know she's the one for me in that room
Leon Bridges’s song “Twistin and Groovin” tells a story about a relationship gone wrong. The singer is informed that his lover has left him for someone else in New Orleans. He is hurt and confused about what went wrong, and he decides to take the west train to Louisiana to find his love. While he is there, he meets a sweet little girl named Eartha, who he describes as having the most beautiful smile. She is dancing and moving so gracefully that she captures his attention, and he asks her to be his queen. The song is all about love, missed opportunities, and the joy of dancing.
The lyrics of “Twistin and Groovin” are pretty straightforward, and the simple structure of the song is quite appealing. It is mainly constructed of verses that describe specific moments and emotions in the singer’s journey. The chorus is repetitive and catchy, highlighting the beauty of the girl's dance moves and the singer's love for her. The instrumentation is another standout aspect of the song, with a prominent saxophone riff that infuses the whole track with a jazzy, vintage sound.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a call from my baby, said she fed up with me
My girlfriend called and told me that she's tired of our relationship
Said she's found another lover, in another city
She told me that she found someone else in a different city
Said she's doing fine in New Orleans
She said she's happy and doing well in New Orleans
Now she got me pacing, huh, wondering where'd I go wrong
Her news has got me restless and wondering what went wrong
Got me going in circles like the merry-go-round
I feel like I'm going in circles and can't get off this emotional ride
Gonna take the west train to Louisiana in the morning
I'm going to take a train to Louisiana in the morning
Sweet little girl from the ninth ward in New Orleans
I met a lovely young lady from the Ninth Ward in New Orleans
The way she dancing, you could see her from Tennessee
Her moves are so captivating that you could see her dance all the way from Tennessee
Up under that red dress, are legs long as the bayou trees
She has long legs that remind me of the tall bayou trees
She got a golden smile, I know she's the one for me in the room
Her beautiful smile made me realize that she's the one for me
She's a-twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She's dancing with lots of twists, grooves, shakes, and moves
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
She doesn't realize the effect she's having on me
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
I love your dance moves and want to ask you something
Baby, would you be my queen
Will you be my partner and the queen of my world?
Her name was Eartha, was her name I could never forget
Her name was Eartha, a name that I'll always remember
Just like the way she dipped on the bronze-tiled floor
I loved the way she dipped on the bronze-tiled floor while dancing
Honey was movin' with ease, each and every step
She was moving with so much ease and grace with every step she took
So good that baby had my eyes at her glow
She was so good that I couldn't take my eyes off of her
No shiny jewelry, still the brightest thing illuminatin' the room
She didn't wear any shiny jewelry but was the brightest thing in the room
Mm, that baby got a golden smile
She had a beautiful smile that shone like gold
I know she's the one for me in that room
I know she's the one for me in that room full of people
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: AUSTIN JENKINS, CHRIS VIVION, JOSHUA BLOCK, TODD MICHAEL BRIDGES
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Sonia A
I got a call from my baby, said she fed up with me
Said she's found another lover, in another city
Said she's doing fine in New Orleans
Now she got me pacing, huh, wondering where'd I go wrong
Got me going in circles like the merry-go-round
Gonna take the west train to Louisiana in the morning
Sweet little girl from the ninth ward in New Orleans
The way she dancing, you could see her from Tennessee
Up under that red dress, are legs long as the bayou trees
She got a golden smile, I know she's the one for me in the room
She's a-twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
Baby, would you be my queen
All right now
Her name was Eartha, was her name I could never forget
Just like the way she dipped on the bronze-tiled floor
Honey was movin' with ease, each and every step
So good that baby had my eyes at her glow
No shiny jewelry, still the brightest thing illuminatin' the room
That girl is twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
Baby, would you be my queen
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Oh that baby got a golden smile
I know she's the one for me in that room
That girl is a-twistin' and a-groovin', shakin' and a-movin'
She don't know what she doin' to me, I
Love the way that you dance, and honey, I've got a question
Baby, would you be my queen
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Oh, oh, baby
Mm, that baby got a golden smile
I know she's the one for me in that room
Meriem Bensaid
One of my favorite Leon songs. He's a real gem.
Jon Ryan
Can’t wait to tell my future kids “it’s an oldie but a goodie”.
mayfair w1 London life
Such a nostalgic voice 🤗 I don't know who to remember while listening to your songs 😌❤
Afrik I
I'm a big fan of your music Leon, bless up from Jamaica 🇯🇲❤🙌🔥
Georgia M.
So good. Reminds you of old times.
Patricia Ann jones
This sounds So good I just love Leon Bridges So Much He is A Wonderful Singer
Kurran1998
love this one. ❤️
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Sensacional Leon!
DontBrickDex
Always nice to listen to Leon 🎧💫
Susan Jones
Muddy vibes in the beginning, love this song😍😁🤗