The four-time Grammy winner has acted in a number of films and been a guest-star on television. Lovett was married to actress Julia Roberts for a short time in the mid-1990s. In 2002, he was gored by a bull while working on his uncle's farm in Texas, but soon recovered and resumed touring.
Keep It Clean
Lyle Lovett Lyrics
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Don't wanna pay the price
Fill it up with whiskey
And pack it down with ice
[Chorus]
Ah, roll her over
Give her Coca-Cola
Lemon soda
Well, it takes soap and water,
Baby for to keep you clean.
My little baby,
She's nice and round
She can look up
Long as I can look down
Well the funniest gal
I've ever seen
You know, her top was purple
And her bottom was green
Well, my sugar baby,
She's the best ball in town
You just grab her by the shoulders
And you rock her up and down
Ah, now follow me, baby,
Turn your money green
I'll show you somethin'
Mr. Rockefeller never seen.
Ah, you wanna get frisky,
Don't wanna pay the price
Fill it up with whiskey
And pack it down with ice
Lyle Lovett's "Keep it Clean" is a rollicking blues tune that boasts playful and suggestive lyrics. The opening lines, "Ah, you wanna get frisky, don't wanna pay the price, fill it up with whiskey, and pack it down with ice," set the tone for the remainder of the song. The chorus, "Ah, roll her over, give her Coca-Cola, yes, a dish of ice cream, lemon soda, well, it takes soap and water, baby, for to keep you clean," further exemplifies the playful and suggestive nature of the song. It is clear that the singer is using double entendres to describe his desires both for sexual intimacy and sweet indulgences.
The next verses detail the singer's admiration for his "little baby," who he describes as "nice and round." He further describes her in a way that highlights his physical prowess, noting that "she can look up long as I can look down." The description of the "top" and "bottom" colors of another woman he's seen adds to the double entendres in the lyrics. The final verses of "Keep it Clean" speak to the singer's abilities in bed and his willingness to show a woman something she's never seen before.
Overall, "Keep it Clean" is a cheeky and lighthearted tune that showcases Lyle Lovett's skill as a storyteller and musician. While the lyrics are suggestive, they never become overly explicit or inappropriate. The song stands as an ode to playful desire and indulgence, both in the bedroom and beyond.
Interesting facts about the song:
- "Keep it Clean" was released on Lyle Lovett's 1996 album, "The Road to Ensenada."
- Lovett wrote the song himself, along with the rest of the tracks on the album.
- The album was produced by Lovett's longtime collaborator Billy Williams.
- Lovett won a Grammy for Best Country Album for "The Road to Ensenada."
- The album features a range of guest musicians, including Rickie Lee Jones, Randy Newman, and Mark Isham.
- "Keep it Clean" was not released as a single, but has become a fan favorite and remains a staple of Lovett's live shows.
- The album as a whole fuses country, blues, and jazz influences, showcasing Lovett's versatility as a performer.
- Lovett has released 14 studio albums over the course of his career, and has won four Grammys in total.
- Lovett is also an accomplished actor, having appeared in several films and TV shows.
- Lovett is known for his distinctive hairstyle, which includes a large of mass of curly hair on top and a closely shaved beard and sides.
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Line by Line Meaning
Ah, you wanna get frisky,
You're feeling in the mood for some fun and games,
Don't wanna pay the price
You don't want to face any negative consequences of your actions,
Fill it up with whiskey
Drink up and let loose with some liquid courage,
And pack it down with ice
Cool off and enhance the drinks' taste with some ice cubes,
Well it takes soap and water,
Stating a fact that cleanliness is required to stay healthy,
Baby for to keep you clean.
Adding a bit of playfulness with the nickname 'baby', thus promoting the importance of cleanliness and hygiene,
My little baby,
Affectionate term used to describe his significant other,
She's nice and round
Complimenting her curvy figure,
She can look up
She is positive and optimistic,
Long as I can look down
As long as he can remain positive too,
Well the funniest gal
Describing how humorous and quirky his girlfriend is,
I've ever seen
She truly amazes him,
You know, her top was purple
Pointing out the colorful and interesting clothing she wears,
And her bottom was green
The uniqueness of her complete outfit,
Well, my sugar baby,
A term of endearment used to express his love and affection for her,
She's the best ball in town
Praising how great and fun his girlfriend is to be around,
You just grab her by the shoulders
When dancing or having fun together, he wants to feel close and connected to her,
And you rock her up and down
He enjoys feeling the rhythm and beat of the music with her,
Ah, now follow me, baby,
Asking his partner to keep up with him during a night out, possibly wanting to show off on the dance floor or at the bar,
Turn your money green
To entice her to continue to have fun and 'let loose' by purchasing drinks or items without worrying about the cost,
I'll show you somethin'
Promising to show her something exciting or exhilarating,
Mr. Rockefeller never seen.
Implying that he has access to adventures and experiences unavailable to someone as wealthy as Rockefeller,
Ah, you wanna get frisky,
Repeating the same line from the beginning of the song as a reminder of the fun they are having,
Don't wanna pay the price
Reiterating his desire to avoid any negative consequences,
Fill it up with whiskey
Repeating the suggestion to drink and let loose,
And pack it down with ice
Repeating the suggestion to cool off and enjoy the taste of the drink,
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLEY JORDAN
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