The frim fram sauce
Louis & Ella Lyrics
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I'm never satisfied
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha-fafa on the side
I don't want pork chops and bacon
That won't awaken my appetite inside
I want the frim fram sauce
Well, you know a girl
She really got to eat
And a girl she should eat right
Five will get you ten
I'm going to feed myself right tonight
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
"The Frim Fram Sauce" is a playful and lighthearted song performed by Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. The lyrics express the singer's particular cravings and dissatisfaction with traditional food options. The mention of "french fried potatoes, red ripe tomatoes" and "pork chops and bacon" implies that these common choices fail to satisfy their appetite. Instead, they desire the unique and flavorful "frim fram sauce" accompanied by "oss-en-fay" (a French term for bone marrow) and "sha-fafa" (an invented term, possibly meant to emphasize the improvisational nature of the song).
The song humorously highlights the singer's determination to enjoy a satisfying meal. They suggest that they have the right to eat and should do so properly, as anyone, especially a girl, deserves to eat well. The lyrics convey a sense of indulgence and the joy of fulfilling one's cravings.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want french fried potatoes, red ripe tomatoes
I am not interested in simple, common dishes like fries or tomatoes
I'm never satisfied
I have high culinary expectations and I am always looking for something more
I want the frim fram sauce
I desire a specific sauce called the 'frim fram sauce'
With oss-en-fay with sha-fafa on the side
Additionally, I want specific accompaniments like 'oss-en-fay' and 'sha-fafa'
I don't want pork chops and bacon
Traditional meat dishes like pork chops and bacon do not excite me
That won't awaken my appetite inside
They don't stimulate my taste buds and make me truly hungry
Well, you know a girl
As you may understand, a woman
She really got to eat
She has a genuine need to satisfy her hunger
And a girl she should eat right
Furthermore, she should choose her food wisely and opt for quality
Five will get you ten
I am confident and certain
I'm going to feed myself right tonight
Tonight, I will indulge in a satisfying meal
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread
Similar to the previous lines, I do not desire common and ordinary dishes such as fish cakes or rye bread
You heard what I said
Pay attention to my words
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
Waiter, kindly prepare my dish by frying it
I want the frim fram sauce
To reiterate, I specifically want the 'frim fram sauce'
With oss-en-fay with sha-fafa on the side
And I reemphasize my request for 'oss-en-fay' and 'sha-fafa' as additional accompaniments
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, THE RAY CHARLES FOUNDATION DBA TANGERINE MUSIC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PERCY MAYFIELD, RAY CHARLES
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@jmarianosilva
I don't want french fried potatoes, red ripe tomatoes
I'm never satisfied
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
I don't want pork chops and bacon
That won't awaken, my appetite inside
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
Well you know a girl
She really got to eat
And a girl she should eat right
Five will get you ten
I'm going to feed myself right tonight
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter please, I want mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce
With oss-en-fay with sha fafa on the side
@taminabetesda9333
don't want French fried potatoes,
Red ripe tomatoes,
I'm never satisfied.
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
I don't want pork chops and bacon,
That won't awaken
My appetite inside.
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
Now a persons really got to eat
And a person should eat right.
Five will get you ten
I'm gonna feed myself right tonight.
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread,
You heard what I said.
Waiter, please serve mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
Interlude Now a persons really got to eat
And a person should eat right.
Five will get you ten
I'm gonna feed myself right tonight.
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread,
You heard what I said.
Waiter, please serve mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce with the Ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With cha fafa, cha fafa, cha fafa, on the side
P-LEAZZZE!
@electrowavez1680
I don't want french fried potatoes,
Red ripe tomatoes,
I'm never satisfied.
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
I don't want pork chops and bacon,
That won't awaken
My appetite inside.
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With chafafa on the side.
Now a fella really got to eat
And a fella should eat right.
Five will get you ten
I'm gonna feed myself right tonight.
I don't want fish cakes and rye bread,
You heard what I said.
Waiter, please serve mine fried
I want the frim fram sauce with the ausen fay
With chafafa on the side
@veronikaviol4656
I' m never satisfied
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
I don' t want pork chops and bacon
That won' t awaken
My appetite IS HIGH. ***********
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Now you know
Girls. we really got to eat
And you know we should eat right
Five will get you ten
I' m gonna feed myself right tonight
I don' t want fish-cakes and Rye bread
You heard what I said
Waiter, please, I want mine fried
I want the Frim Fram Sauce
With the oss and fay
With shifafa on the side
Ooh, with shifafa, uh, on the side
@execelsior999
I only knew the Nat King Cole version and always liked it. Have just found this wonderful version - you really can not beat the GREAT Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong especially when they are together. Fantastic musicality!
@malvavisco10
Wow, I love this song, can’t believe I’d never heard this version. Just gorgeous! Can’t beat Ella & Louis
@tpledger100
You're listening to the Gold Standard of Jazz Duo's! WOW!
@haneefbowens87
Today is the day that I found out they made a song together! And I've never been more happier! The GOATS of jazz!
@carlrosenzweig1867
They have entire albums together, there's a lot more for you to enjoy.
@saskiavisser1279
Beautiful ❤❤
@michelberdah757
Your voice is so young Ella and Louis the appetite to sing so bright, thanks so much. It brings me light and joy in my heart
@djandersonny
I searched all over the Internets for a recipe for a nice Frim Fram Sauce. This is maybe the most delicious one I could find. Nat King Cole’s might be a tiny bit more authentic, simply because it’s earlier, but it lacks that certain “je ne sais quoi”, that nicely funky aroma, that Pops & Ella work into the mix.
@jtdavis62
Louis's recipe always starts with a little holy trinity (onions, celery, bell pepper).
@thesariahandjamyahchannel518
djandersonny you know it’s not REAL