Wedding Day
Norrie Paramor and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Folks, here's a story about Minnie the Moocher
She was a real live hoochie-koocher
She was the roughest, toughest frail
But Minnie had a heart as big as a wha-a-le

Hidee-hidee-hidee-hi()
Hodee-hodee-hodee-ho()
Heedey-hee-dee-hee-dee hee ()
Hidee-hidee-hidee-ho()

She hung around with a bloke named Smoky
She loved him though he was cokey
He took her down to Chinatown
Where he showed her how to kick the gong around ()

Hidee-hidee-hidee-hi()
Wooooooh()
Heedey-hee-dee-hee-dee hee ()
Hidee-hidee-hidee-ho()

She had a dream about the King of Sweden
He gave her things that she was needin'
A palace home built of gold and steel
A diamond car with platinum wheels

Hidee-hidee-hidee-hidee-hidee-hidee-hi()
Hodee-hodee-hodee-hodee-hodee-hodee-ho()
Scoodley-woo-scoodley-woo-scoodley-woodley-woodley-woo()
Zit-dit-dit-dit-dittle-but-dut-duttleoo-skit-dit-skittle-but-dit-zoy()

He gave her his townhouse and his racing horses
Each meal she ate was a dozen courses
She had a million dollars worth of nickels and dimes
She sat around and counted them a million times

Hidee-hidee-hidee-hi()
Hodee-hodee-hodee-ho()
Heedey-hee-dee-hee-dee hee ()
Hidee-hidee-hidee-ho()





Poor Min, poor Min, poor Min

Overall Meaning

I must clarify that the lyrics above are not of Norrie Paramor and His Orchestra's song "Wedding Day." Instead, they are the lyrics of the famous jazz song "Minnie the Moocher" by Cab Calloway. Nonetheless, I will provide an interpretation of the lyrics for "Wedding Day."


Norrie Paramor and His Orchestra's "Wedding Day" is an instrumental composition that allows listeners to create their own narrative and interpretation of the music. However, the title itself suggests that the song is meant to embody the emotions and atmosphere of a romantic wedding day. The gentle melody and harmonious instrumentation produce a dreamy and nostalgic effect, which may symbolize the sentimental and affectionate moments of a couple's special day. It may be interpreted as a musical portrayal of the beautiful and unforgettable memories that weddings leave behind. The absence of lyrics leaves room for listeners to project their own personal experiences and emotions onto the piece, making it a universal and versatile composition that can resonate with a vast range of individuals.


Overall, "Wedding Day" is a sentimental and romantic piece of music that captures the essence of a joyous and unforgettable occasion.


Line by Line Meaning

Folks, here's a story about Minnie the Moocher
Let me tell you a story about a woman named Minnie the Moocher


She was a real live hoochie-koocher
She was a wild, promiscuous woman


She was the roughest, toughest frail
Despite her appearance, she was strong and resilient


But Minnie had a heart as big as a wha-a-le
Despite her tough exterior, Minnie was a kind and compassionate person


Hidee-hidee-hidee-hi()
Refrain, no specific meaning


Hodee-hodee-hodee-ho()
Refrain, no specific meaning


Heedey-hee-dee-hee-dee hee ()
Refrain, no specific meaning


Hidee-hidee-hidee-ho()
Refrain, no specific meaning


She hung around with a bloke named Smoky
Minnie was in a relationship with a man named Smoky


She loved him though he was cokey
Despite his drug addiction, she still loved him


He took her down to Chinatown
He took her to a part of town known for its nightlife and illicit activities


Where he showed her how to kick the gong around ()
He taught her how to smoke opium


She had a dream about the King of Sweden
Minnie had a dream where she met the King of Sweden


He gave her things that she was needin'
In her dream, the King gave Minnie everything she wanted


A palace home built of gold and steel
In her dream, the King gave her a luxurious home


A diamond car with platinum wheels
In her dream, the King gave her a fancy car


Hidee-hidee-hidee-hidee-hidee-hidee-hi()
Refrain, no specific meaning


Hodee-hodee-hodee-hodee-hodee-hodee-ho()
Refrain, no specific meaning


Scoodley-woo-scoodley-woo-scoodley-woodley-woodley-woo()
Refrain, no specific meaning


Zit-dit-dit-dit-dittle-but-dut-duttleoo-skit-dit-skittle-but-dit-zoy()
Refrain, no specific meaning


He gave her his townhouse and his racing horses
In her dream, the King also gave her a luxurious house and horses


Each meal she ate was a dozen courses
In her dream, Minnie ate extravagantly


She had a million dollars worth of nickels and dimes
In her dream, Minnie was wealthy beyond measure


She sat around and counted them a million times
In her dream, Minnie was obsessed with her wealth


Poor Min, poor Min, poor Min
The refrain at the end of the song expresses a sense of pity for Minnie and her situation




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Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER

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