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Pablo Francisco Lyrics


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Berry Chuck
Miscellaneous
San Francisco Dues
Well, I'm goin' out to San Francisco
They tell me ev'rything out there is really all right
All the boys are coolin' on the corner
The little girls out there are really out of sight
You know I'm gonna dig all the latest hap'nin's
And keep my dues paid ev'ry night

Went on a little trip last night
And the boys was playin' some of them old Fillmore Blues
And ev'ry head was right on in there diggin'
Beautiful vibrations, had some heavy grooves
My chick was right on in there with me in heaven
Yes, we were payin' our San Francisco dues

Come on over to me, baby
I want you to satisfy my blues
I want you to let me know how much you really love me
You can tell me any old way you choose




While we lay back and dig the music
And pay our San Francisco dues

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "San Francisco Dues" by Chuck Berry exude a sense of wanderlust and adventure. The opening lines describe a journey to San Francisco, a city that is portrayed as a place of freedom, excitement and coolness. The lyrics reveal the singer's anticipation to discover all the latest happenings in the city, highlighting the importance of keeping up with the times and paying dues.


The second verse takes us on a journey where the singer attends a gig where old Fillmore Blues songs are played. He describes the atmosphere as being perfect with beautiful vibrations and heavy grooves. The singer's partner is right there with him 'in heaven' as they pay their San Francisco dues together. The lyrics depict the love story of two people who connect through music in a city that accepts them for who they are.


The song evokes a sense of nostalgia towards a time and place that is seen as the epitome of cool. It echoes the ideals of the Hippie counterculture movement that rejected conventional society and instead found refuge in music, freedom and love. The lyrics to San Francisco Dues show how music provides the space for the singer to express his sense of identity and connection to a community.


Line by Line Meaning

Berry Chuck
This is likely a reference to the musician Chuck Berry, who is known for being a pioneer of rock and roll music.


Miscellaneous
This is a word used to describe things that are varied or miscellaneous - possibly as a way to convey the variety of experiences that Pablo Francisco is going to have in San Francisco.


San Francisco Dues
This phrase is repeated throughout the song, and seems to refer to the cost of living in San Francisco - Pablo Francisco will have to keep his dues paid in order to keep up with the latest trends.


Well, I'm goin' out to San Francisco
Pablo Francisco is telling us that he is going to San Francisco.


They tell me ev'rything out there is really all right
Pablo Francisco has heard good things about San Francisco and is excited to see them for himself.


All the boys are coolin' on the corner
This could be a reference to the beatnik culture that was popular in San Francisco in the 1950s and 60s, where young people would hang out on the street and talk about art and philosophy.


The little girls out there are really out of sight
Pablo Francisco is saying that the girls in San Francisco are very attractive.


You know I'm gonna dig all the latest hap'nin's
Pablo Francisco is excited to experience all of the up-to-date, trendy things going on in San Francisco.


Went on a little trip last night
Pablo Francisco is describing a trip he went on recently.


And the boys was playin' some of them old Fillmore Blues
Fillmore is a neighborhood in San Francisco that was known for its blues music scene in the 1960s - Pablo Francisco heard some of this music during his trip.


And ev'ry head was right on in there diggin'
Everyone in the audience was really getting into the music.


Beautiful vibrations, had some heavy grooves
The music was really powerful and moving.


My chick was right on in there with me in heaven
Pablo Francisco's girlfriend was enjoying the music with him and they felt like they were in heaven.


Yes, we were payin' our San Francisco dues
By enjoying the local music scene, Pablo Francisco felt like he was contributing to the vibrant culture of San Francisco and keeping his 'dues' paid.


Come on over to me, baby
Pablo Francisco is inviting his girlfriend to come closer to him.


I want you to satisfy my blues
He is asking her to help him feel better when he is feeling down.


I want you to let me know how much you really love me
He wants reassurance that his girlfriend loves him.


You can tell me any old way you choose
He doesn't care how she expresses her love, as long as he knows she loves him.


While we lay back and dig the music
He is suggesting they relax and enjoy the music together.


And pay our San Francisco dues
By continuing to enjoy the local music scene, Pablo Francisco sees himself as contributing to the vibrant culture of San Francisco and keeping his 'dues' paid.




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