Sophisticated Swing
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We're gonna step into highbrow society
Doin' the platinum plated sophisticated swing
There'll be an orchestra playin' the latest hits
While we are swingin' and swayin' down at the Ritz
Doin' a perfectly mated sophisticated swing
Still if you're inclined to go to town, we'll go dear
Honey, we're gonna got to it in style deluxe
And we can just about do it on seven bucks
Doin' a newly created sophisticated swing
Honey mascara your eyebrow and come with me
We're gonna step into highbrow society
Doin' the platinum plated sophisticated swing
There'll be an orchestra playin' the latest hits
While we are swingin' and swayin' down at the Ritz
Doin' a perfectly mated sophisticated swing
My, we must dance refined
Still if you're inclined to go to town, we'll go dear
Honey, we're gonna got to it in style deluxe
And we can just about do it on seven bucks
Doin' a newly created sophisticated
Doubly delighted and magically mated
Relievingly related and sweetly united
With passion ignited and joy unabated, we sing
Doin' the new renovated sophisticated swing
In Michael Feinstein's song Sophisticated Swing, the singer invites their partner to join them in high society by doing the "platinum plated sophisticated swing." They promise a refined evening with an orchestra playing the latest hits while they dance down at the Ritz. Even if their partner is not comfortable in such a setting, they offer to go to town together. The singer assures their partner that they can enjoy this new style of dancing on a budget of seven bucks. They describe their dance as "doubly delighted and magically mated," "relievingly related and sweetly united," with "passion ignited and joy unabated."
The lyrics of Sophisticated Swing seem to reflect social climbing in 1930s New York City, where the Ritz was a popular destination for the wealthy. The song's title suggests that this dance is a more sophisticated version of the popular swing of that time. The singer's invitation to their partner to join them in high society could be interpreted as a commentary on the desire to climb the social ladder, even if it means changing one's behavior and appearance. The promise of a refined and budget-friendly evening could also reflect the desire to appear wealthy and fashionable without actually having the means to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, mascara your eyebrow and come with me
My dear companion, enhance the allure of your eyes with mascara and join me.
We're gonna step into highbrow society
Together we shall enter the world of intellectual and cultured people.
Doin' the platinum plated sophisticated swing
We shall perform the elegant and lavish dance move known as the sophisticated swing.
There'll be an orchestra playin' the latest hits
There will be a musical ensemble performing the most recent and popular songs.
While we are swingin' and swayin' down at the Ritz
As we elegantly move our bodies to the rhythm of the music at the renowned hotel, The Ritz.
Doin' a perfectly mated sophisticated swing
We shall execute the dance move with flawless coordination and finesse.
My, we must dance refined
How magnificent it is to dance with such poise and grace.
Still if you're inclined to go to town, we'll go dear
Although we are enjoying ourselves here, we can also explore the city if you wish.
Honey, we're gonna got to it in style deluxe
My dear companion, we shall indulge in a luxurious and stylish manner.
And we can just about do it on seven bucks
Surprisingly, we are able to afford this extravagant experience with only seven dollars.
Doin' a newly created sophisticated swing
We shall execute a recently invented version of the sophisticated swing.
Doubly delighted and magically mated
We are both ecstatic and feel as if we are meant to be together like magic.
Relievingly related and sweetly united
We feel a sense of relief and comfort being in each other's company, and exist in a harmonious union.
With passion ignited and joy unabated, we sing
Our spirits are aflame with excitement and pleasure, and we humbly perform the sophisticated swing.
Doin' the new renovated sophisticated swing
We shall execute the recently improved and refined version of the sophisticated swing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MITCHELL PARISH, WILL HUDSON, WILLIAM HUDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind