New Orleans
Neil Sedaka Lyrics

I said "hey hey hey hey yeah" (I said "hey hey hey hey yeah")
The singer is urging the listeners to pay attention and follow him on his journey.

Oh c'mon everybody, take a trip with me
The singer is inviting everyone to join him on a journey to a vibrant and exciting place.

Well, down the Mississippi down in New Orleans
The destination of the trip is the city of New Orleans, which is located along the Mississippi River.

They got honeysuckle growing on the honeysuckle vine
Honeysuckle is a type of flower that grows abundantly in New Orleans, making the city even more beautiful and charming.

And love is a-blooming there all the time
The atmosphere of New Orleans is very romantic and love appears to be frequently occurring.

Well, every southern belle is a Mississippi Queen
The women in New Orleans are very beautiful and charming.

I said "hey hey hey yeah" (I said "hey hey hey yeah")
The singer is reminding the listeners to keep following him on this journey.

C'mon, take a stroll down to Basin Street
Basin Street is a famous street in New Orleans that is known for its vibrant music scene, and the singer is urging the listeners to join him in exploring it.

Listen to the music with the Dixieland beat
The music in Basin Street is Jazz music, which has a distinctive Dixieland beat, and the singer is urging the listeners to listen and enjoy it.

Well the magnolia blossoms fill the air
Magnolia blossoms are another type of flower that grows abundantly in New Orleans, making the city even more appealing and attractive.

Well, well, you ain't been to heaven till you been down there
The singer believes that New Orleans is a sublime and unparalleled place, and that the listeners have not experienced true beauty and wonder until they've been there.

They got ? hanging from the big oak trees
It is unclear what the singer is referring to in this line, but it likely refers to some type of decoration that hangs from the oak trees in New Orleans.

Get outta here, tell me 'bout it, I tell ya
The singer is excitedly telling the listeners to come and see for themselves the amazing sights and experiences that New Orleans can offer.

C'mon everybody, take a trip with me, oooh
The singer is still inviting people to join him on his journey, emphasizing that the experience will be thrilling and enjoyable.

Down the Mississippi down to New Orleans, yeah yeah
The journey involves traveling down the Mississippi River, culminating in reaching the city of New Orleans.

Yeah, yeah yeah (yeah, yeah yeah)
The singer is urging listeners to be excited and enthusiastic about their upcoming journey.

C'mon, take a stroll down to Basin Street
The singer is once again encouraging listeners to explore and experience the sights and sounds of Basin Street.

Oh, listen to the music with the Dixieland beat, yeah
The singer emphasizes the importance of listening to the unique and compelling Dixieland music that characterizes Basin Street.

I said the magnolia blossoms fill the air
The singer repeats an earlier line, emphasizing the beauty and captivating atmosphere of New Orleans.

Well, you ain't been to heaven if you ain't been there
The singer doubles down on his belief that New Orleans is a remarkable and incomparable place that everyone should experience, emphasizing that it is like paradise or heaven.

Honeysuckle hanging from a live-oak tree
The singer references yet another beautiful sight in New Orleans of honeysuckle flowers hanging from live-oak trees.

Down the Mississippi, down to New Orleans
The singer repeats the central idea of the song, emphasizing the journey down the Mississippi River to the city of New Orleans.

I said "hey hey hey yeah" (I said "hey hey hey yeah")
The singer continues to remind the listeners to stay with him on his journey.

I said "look out, y'all, yeah" (I said "look out, y'all, yeah")
The singer concludes the song with an exclamation, urging the listeners to be aware and alert as they continue their journey with him.