Jambalaya
Olivia Douglas Lyrics
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Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh, my oh
Son of a gun, we′ll have big fun on the bayou
Thibodeaux, Fontainbleau, the place is buzzin'
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Dress in style, go hog wild, me oh, my oh
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file' gumbo
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we′ll have big fun on the bayou
Settle down far from town, get him a pirogue
And he′ll catch all the fish in the bayou
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-oh
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file′ gumbo
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
Son of a gun, we′ll have big fun on the bayou
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
The song "Jambalaya" by Olivia Douglas is a cheerful tune that celebrates life in the Louisiana Bayou. The lyrics tell the story of the singer, who is saying goodbye to his friend Joe and heading down the bayou with his love, Yvonne. They are going to have a great time with their friends and family, eating delicious Bayou favorites like crawfish pie and file gumbo, and listening to music.
The first verse sets the scene for the adventure down the bayou. The singer and Yvonne take off for a journey together, leaving behind their regular lives for a day of fun. The second verse talks about the location they are heading to, Thibodeaux, Fontainbleau, where Yvonne's family is from. The area is bustling with activity, as people come from all over to see Yvonne. The third verse mentions the famous Bayou dishes, crawfish pie and file gumbo, which they will enjoy while listening to music and having a great time. The fourth and final verse speaks of settling down in the Bayou and catching fish, and ends with a repetition of the chorus.
Overall, the song is an enthusiastic celebration of Bayou life, focusing on the joys of friends, family, food, and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye Joe, me gotta go, me oh, my oh
I have to leave, Joe. It's time for me to go.
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
I have to paddle the boat down the bayou.
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh, my oh
My Yvonne is the sweetest girl I know.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We'll have a great time on the bayou.
Thibodeaux, Fontainbleau, the place is buzzin'
Thibodeaux and Fontainbleau are both busy places.
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Yvonne's relatives come to see her in large numbers.
Dress in style, go hog wild, me oh, my oh
We'll dress nice and have a great time.
Jambalaya, a-crawfish pie and-a file' gumbo
We'll eat jambalaya, crawfish pie, and file gumbo.
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
I'm excited to see my dear friend tonight.
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gay-oh
We'll play music, drink, and have a good time.
Settle down far from town, get him a pirogue
He wants to live far away from the town and have a boat for fishing.
And he'll catch all the fish in the bayou
He plans on catching all the fish he can in the bayou.
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-oh
He'll exchange his money to buy Yvonne what she needs.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We'll have a great time on the bayou.
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
We'll have a great time on the bayou.
Writer(s): Joper, Hank Williams Sr.
Contributed by Annabelle S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.