Manteca
Marty Wilson And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Crab in my shoe-mouth
Crab in my shoe-mouth
Crab in my, crab in my, crab in my shoe-mouth
Crab in my shoe-mouth
Crab in my shoe-mouth
Crab in my shoe-mouth
These lyrics are repeated throughout the song Manteca by Marty Wilson and his Orchestra. The phrase "Crab in my shoe-mouth" is quite peculiar and nonsensical on its own, however, it is believed to represent the sound of a trumpet solo. This phrase may be referring to the idea of putting a live crab in your shoe and feeling it move around as you walk - this is somewhat equivalent to the feeling of a fast trumpet solo, where notes are played so quickly that they sound like they are bouncing around inside the listener's skull. This interpretation makes the lyrics more abstract and fitting in with the jazz genre, which often features intricate and challenging musical performances.
The repetition of "Crab in my shoe-mouth" can also be seen as an example of the use of scat singing in jazz music, which makes heavy use of nonsense syllables and phrases to convey emotion and rhythm rather than direct meaning. The vocalizations in this song could be seen as a way of the instrumental sections being reflected by the vocal parts, creating a cohesive sound throughout the piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Crab in my shoe-mouth
I have encountered an unexpected and unwanted situation
Crab in my shoe-mouth
This situation is causing me inconvenience or discomfort
Crab in my shoe-mouth
I am experiencing this situation repeatedly and it is starting to become frustrating
Crab in my, crab in my, crab in my shoe-mouth
I am emphasizing the persistence and annoyance of this situation
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