The group had three hits: the first and biggest was the nostalgic tune "Those Oldies but Goodies (Remind Me of You)", a #9 Pop and #28 R&B hit in 1961. The follow-up, "Hully Gully Again", hit #54, and subsequent release "Memories of those Oldies but Goodies" Bubbled Under at #101. They also released a full-length album on Del-Fi Records.
The group's live act sometimes included wearing togas on stage. They broke up in 1962, at least partly due to an argument between lead singer Carl Barnett and member David Johnson (who performed the spoken-word portion of "Those Oldies but Goodies") as to which of them was Little Caesar.
Yoyo Yo Yoyo
Little Caesar & The Romans Lyrics
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En mi interior todo es incongruente
Y mientras estoy aquí presente doy lo mejor de mi
Aunque me sienta insuficiente
Te digo que lo voy a encabullar pa' volver a tirar
Voy improvisando por la vida
Voy a dejarme llevar por aquellos acordes que me llevan a otro estado
Muy lejos, muy lejos, muy lejos
No pretendo que otros vean lo que yo
Para sentirme arriba
Y aunque se muestre indiferente, doy lo mejor de mi
Porque no vivo con la gente
Te digo que lo voy a encabullar pa' volver a tirar
Voy improvisando por la vida
Voy a dejarme llevar por aquellos acordes que me llevan a otro estado
Muy lejos, muy lejos, muy lejos
Te digo que lo voy a encabullar pa' volver a tirar
Voy improvisando por la vida
Voy a dejarme llevar por aquellos acordes que me llevan a otro estado
Muy lejos, muy lejos, muy lejos
The lyrics to "Yoyo Yo Yoyo" by Little Caesar & The Romans convey a theme of inconsistency and fluctuation in one's emotions and experiences. The singer compares their state of being to that of a yo-yo, constantly going up and down. They acknowledge that internally everything feels incongruent, but despite feeling inadequate, they give their best in the present moment. The singer expresses their intention to deceive or trick others in order to regain control and continue with their improvisational approach to life.
The lyrics then mention being carried away by certain chords that take them to another state, far away. The singer emphasizes that even in the midst of their journey, they don't expect others to see what they see in order to feel elevated. They continue to give their best despite perceived indifference because they don't rely on others for validation. The lyrics repeat the intention to deceive and regain control, highlighting the improvisational nature of their life and their willingness to be carried away by the chords that transport them to another state.
Overall, the lyrics reflect the singer's acceptance of constant fluctuations in their emotions and experiences, their determination to give their best despite feeling inadequate, and their inclination to go with the flow and be carried away by the harmonious moments in life.
Line by Line Meaning
No siempre estoy arriba, subo y bajo como un yo-yo
I am not always on top, I go up and down like a yo-yo
En mi interior todo es incongruente
Inside of me, everything is incongruous
Y mientras estoy aquí presente doy lo mejor de mi
And while I am here, I give my best
Aunque me sienta insuficiente
Even though I feel inadequate
Te digo que lo voy a encabullar pa' volver a tirar
I tell you that I will deceive it to throw it again
Voy improvisando por la vida
I am improvising through life
Voy a dejarme llevar por aquellos acordes que me llevan a otro estado
I am going to let myself be carried away by those chords that take me to another state
Muy lejos, muy lejos, muy lejos
Very far, very far, very far
Y aun en la movida
And even in the hustle and bustle
No pretendo que otros vean lo que yo
I don't expect others to see what I see
Para sentirme arriba
To feel on top
Y aunque se muestre indiferente, doy lo mejor de mi
And even if I appear indifferent, I give my best
Porque no vivo con la gente
Because I don't live for others
Voy improvisando por la vida
I am improvising through life
Voy a dejarme llevar por aquellos acordes que me llevan a otro estado
I am going to let myself be carried away by those chords that take me to another state
Muy lejos, muy lejos, muy lejos
Very far, very far, very far
Te digo que lo voy a encabullar pa' volver a tirar
I tell you that I will deceive it to throw it again
Voy improvisando por la vida
I am improvising through life
Voy a dejarme llevar por aquellos acordes que me llevan a otro estado
I am going to let myself be carried away by those chords that take me to another state
Muy lejos, muy lejos, muy lejos
Very far, very far, very far
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Written by: DANOVAN RUIZ, JOSE R TEJERA
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