Mellow Down Easy
Little Walter Lyrics


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You jump, jump here
You jump, jump there
You jump, jump, jump
Everywhere

Then you mellow down easy
Mellow down easy
You mellow down easy
When you really wanna blow your top

You shake, shake here
You shake, shake there
You shake, shake, shake
Everywhere

Then you mellow down easy
Mellow down easy
You mellow down easy
When you really wanna blow your top

You wiggle, wiggle here
You wiggle, wiggle there
You wiggle, wiggle, wiggle
Everywhere

Then you mellow down easy
Mellow down easy




You mellow down easy
When you really wanna blow your top

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Mellow Down Easy" by Little Walter are a celebration of the art of self-restraint. The song opens with a description of frenetic movement - jumping, shaking, and wiggling. The energy is high, and the excitement palpable. However, what follows is a call to calm and composure. The repetition of the phrase "mellow down easy" suggests that the singer is asking us to dial down our enthusiasm and intensity. The lyrics suggest that there is a time and place for wild abandon, but it is not always appropriate. Instead, we should strive for balance and equilibrium, especially when we feel like we are about to "blow our top."


The message of this song is about exerting control over one's emotions and behavior. It is a reminder that acting impulsively can have negative consequences, both for ourselves and for those around us. By choosing to "mellow down easy," we can avoid unnecessary conflict and preserve our relationships. Little Walter's harmonica adds to the allure of this song, creating a sultry and relaxed mood, even as the lyrics urge us to rein in our impulses.


Line by Line Meaning

You jump, jump here
You are full of energy and moving quickly


You jump, jump there
You are jumping all over the place


You jump, jump, jump
You can't stop jumping and moving around


Everywhere
You are all over the place, not staying still


Then you mellow down easy
Eventually, you calm down


Mellow down easy
You become relaxed and at ease


You mellow down easy
You begin to chill out


When you really wanna blow your top
This happens when you are upset or stressed and need to calm down


You shake, shake here
Now you are shaking and moving quickly in a different way


You shake, shake there
You are shaking all over the place


You shake, shake, shake
You can't stop shaking and moving quickly


Everywhere
You are still all over the place and not staying still


You wiggle, wiggle here
Then you are wiggling and moving quickly in a different way


You wiggle, wiggle there
You are wiggling all over the place


You wiggle, wiggle, wiggle
You keep wiggling and can't stay still


Everywhere
You are still moving around all over the place


Then you mellow down easy
Finally, you become relaxed and calm


Mellow down easy
You become more relaxed and at ease


You mellow down easy
You are now completely calm and relaxed


When you really wanna blow your top
This happens when you are very stressed or angry and need to calm down




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Written by: WILLIE DIXON

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Comments from YouTube:

@joan-elthompson214

My parents used to party off this song when I was a kid. I’m 72 years old now.

@SeattleSoulFan

I'm your age, and your parents must have been hipper than mine.

@rievans57

Talented is the only word to describe this cat.

@keithrandall1492

Really? How about 'Genius'? :-)

@michaelmorphites6733

Simply one of the best records ever

@keithrandall1492

Michael Morphites : YES

@aldairmartinez5848

Yup

@ArtofDreaming1

Just Stunning!!!

@gabotdf

Come here becouse of a Danineil Lanois interview by Rick Beato. I'm glad I did it

@shawntingstad4254

Kinda hard to argue with that!

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