Jump Jive An' Wail
Prima Louis Lyrics
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Baby, baby it looks like it's gonna hail
You better come inside
Let me teach you how to jive and wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale
Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale
Mama's in the backyard
Learning how to jive and wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotto jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
A women is a women and a man ain't nothin' but a male
A women is a women and a man ain't nothin' but a male
One good thing about him
He knows how to jive and wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
You gotto jump, jive and then you wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
Jack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail
Jack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail
Jill stayed up
She wants to learn how to jive and wail
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
The song "Jump, Jive An' Wail" by Prima Louis is a catchy and upbeat tune that encourages listeners to let loose and dance. In the first verse, the singer addresses his love interest, telling her that it looks like it's going to hail and inviting her inside to learn how to "jump, jive, and wail." The phrase "jump, jive, and wail" is repeated several times throughout the song and serves as a call to action for listeners to dance.
In the second verse, the singer references his parents, with his mother learning how to dance in the backyard and his father searching for a beer in the fridge. The third verse is a lighthearted riff on gender roles, with the singer acknowledging that women and men are different but praising men for their ability to dance.
Overall, the song is a celebration of music, dance, and living in the moment. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, making it easy for listeners to sing along and get caught up in the energy of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby it looks like it's gonna hail
The weather is turning bad and we need to go inside.
You better come inside
We need to seek shelter from the upcoming storm.
Let me teach you how to jive and wail
I want to show you how to dance and have fun.
You gotta jump, jive and then you wail
To dance properly, you need to jump, move your hips, and shout with joy.
Papa's in the icebox lookin' for a can of ale
Dad is searching for a cold beer to enjoy.
Mama's in the backyard, learning how to jive and wail
Mom is following my lead and dancing in the yard.
A women is a women and a man ain't nothin' but a male
Regardless of gender, we can all enjoy music and dance.
One good thing about him, he knows how to jive and wail
Even if a man has no other redeeming qualities, at least he can dance well.
Jack and Jill went up the hill to get a pail
The nursery rhyme characters are on a mission.
Jill stayed up, she wants to learn how to jive and wail
Jill is interested in learning how to dance and having fun.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOUIS PRIMA
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