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Sea Cruise
Papa Grows Funk Lyrics
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No use t'sittin' and a'singin' the blues
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please
I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee
I got to get t'rockin get my hat off the rack
I got to boogie woogie like a knife in the back
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
I got to get t'movin' baby I ain't lyin'
My heart is beatin' rhythm and it's right on time
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please
I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
The song "Sea Cruise" by Papa Grows Funk is an invitation to join the singer on a fun-filled journey. The lyrics talk about old man rhythm being in the singer's shoes, urging the listener to ditch their blues and join him on a sea cruise. The singer tries to convince the listener by saying, "So be my guest, you got nothing to lose, won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?" He feels like jumping and wants the listener to join him. Although he doesn't like begging, he's come down on bended knee to ask the listener to join him.
The lyrics are catchy and upbeat, depicting the singer's enthusiasm for the journey. He is determined to get his hat off the rack and boogie woogie like a knife in the back. He wants the listener to know that his heart is beating rhythmically and is right on time. The repeated refrain "Oo-ee, oo-ee baby" underscores the excitement of the singer, accentuating his eagerness to get going on the sea cruise. Overall, the lyrics depict the singer's passion for music and his desire to share it with others, inviting them along for a fun ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Old man rhythm is in my shoes
I feel the rhythm in my whole being and I'm ready to move.
No use t'sittin' and a'singin' the blues
No need to sit around feeling sorry for ourselves when we could be having fun on a sea cruise.
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Come join me on this adventure because you have nothing to lose.
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Let's go on a sea cruise together and have a good time!
Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please
I'm ready to jump and dance, would you like to come dance with me?
I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee
I'm not begging, but I'm asking you to join me with humility.
I got to get t'rockin get my hat off the rack
I need to start dancing and having fun, so I'm grabbing my hat from the rack.
I got to boogie woogie like a knife in the back
I need to dance with energy and passion, like a knife piercing through the air.
I got to get t'movin' baby I ain't lyin'
I'm not lying, I really need to get moving and dancing.
My heart is beatin' rhythm and it's right on time
My heart is in sync with the rhythm and I'm ready to dance.
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Expressing joy and excitement through a catchy phrase.
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Asking again to come on a sea cruise together and have fun.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUEY SMITH
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