Basin Street Blues
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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Won't you come along with me
To the Mississippi?
We'll take a boat to the land of dreams
Steam down the river, down to New Orleans

The band's there to meet us
Old friends, there to greet us
Where all the proud and elite folks meet
Heaven on earth, they call it Basin Street

Basin Street is the street
Where the best folks always meet
In New Orleans, land of dreams
You'll never know how nice it seems
Or just how much it really means

Glad to be, oh yes-siree
Where welcome's free and dear to me
Where I can lose, lose my Basin Street blues

Basin Street, oh, Basin Street





Is the street, mama
New Orleans, land of dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peggy Lee's song Basin Street Blues depict the journey to New Orleans, which is often referred to as the land of dreams. The verses describe the beauty and allure of the city, with lines like "Heaven on earth, they call it Basin Street" and "Where the best folks always meet." The chorus invites the listener to come and experience the city's charm for themselves, emphasizing the warmth of the welcome and the freedom from worries that can be found there.


The song's lyrics capture the essence of New Orleans as a place where people can come to forget their troubles and immerse themselves in a world of music, culture, and community. Basin Street itself was historically a hub of nightlife in the city, with jazz clubs and other entertainment venues drawing local residents and visitors alike. Peggy Lee's rendition of the song adds her own unique style to the now-iconic tune, blending her smooth vocals with brass instruments and a lively rhythm that captures the spirit of New Orleans.


Line by Line Meaning

Won't you come along with me
Would you like to come with me?


To the Mississippi?
We'll go to the Mississippi river.


We'll take a boat to the land of dreams
We will travel on a boat to a paradise-like place.


Steam down the river, down to New Orleans
We will cruise to New Orleans down the river.


The band's there to meet us
A band will welcome us.


Old friends, there to greet us
We will be greeted by old friends.


Where all the proud and elite folks meet
This is where the most posh people come to socialize.


Heaven on earth, they call it Basin Street
Basin Street is seen as paradise.


Basin Street is the street
Basin Street is the name of the street.


Where the best folks always meet
This is where the greatest people get together.


In New Orleans, land of dreams
This is all in the wonderful city of New Orleans.


You'll never know how nice it seems
Words can't express how great it is to be there.


Or just how much it really means
The significance of it is tremendous.


Glad to be, oh yes-siree
It's an honor to be there.


Where welcome's free and dear to me
The hospitality is both kind and treasured.


Where I can lose, lose my Basin Street blues
This is a place where I can forget all my worries.


Basin Street, oh, Basin Street
We're talking about Basin Street here.


Is the street, mama
This is the name of the street, my dear.


New Orleans, land of dreams
Once again, we're talking about New Orleans.




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You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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