Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for sunshine pop group The Lemon Pipers, while Blauvett played with then budding pop artist Billy Joel in two bands: The Hassles and El Primo. Ram Jam were known for incorporating blues and soul influences in their sound, which set them apart from many contemporaries and brought them brief but strong chart success.
Hey Boogie Woman
Ram Jam Lyrics
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Hey boogie woman, get around, baby
Hey boogie woman, shake them down, baby
Hey boogie woman, get around, baby
Hey boogie woman, shake them down, baby
Hey boogie woman, get around, baby
Hey boogie woman, rock their souls from time to time
She's a girl with a red dress on
She could do it all night long
See a pretty girl shaking her thing
She rea-rea-really amazed me
Hey boogie woman, shake them down, baby
Hey boogie woman, get around, baby
Hey boogie woman, rock and roll from time to time
Time to time, time to time
She's a girl from Arkinsore
She's the one wanting more more more
She's a girl, only just in red
Found a lion in her bed
Hey boogie woman, shake them down, baby
Hey boogie woman, get around, baby
Hey boogie woman, rock their souls from time to time
Time to time, time to time
The song “Hey Boogie Woman” by Ram Jam is all about celebrating the power and seductiveness of a boogie woman. The term ‘boogie woman’ refers to a woman who can really move and shake on the dance floor, causing everyone around her to take notice. The repeated lyrics of the song establish this theme with the singer urging the boogie woman to ‘shake them down’ and ‘rock their souls’. The boogie woman is described as wearing a red dress and having the ability to dance all night long. Her dancing is so impressive that it amazes the singer.
The second verse of the song provides some additional information about the boogie woman. She is from Arkansas and is always looking for more excitement. Despite her innocent appearance in the red dress, she’s also capable of finding lions in her bed. The overall feel of the song is upbeat with the driving rock and roll rhythm and the call to dance and celebrate the boogie woman.
Overall, the song celebrates the power and seductiveness of a woman who can really move and shake, and encourages everyone to get up and dance along with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey boogie woman, shake them down, baby
Addressing a woman who knows how to dance and move her body seductively to captivate others.
Hey boogie woman, get around, baby
Encouraging the woman to move around and show off her moves to different people.
Hey boogie woman, rock their souls from time to time
Implying that the woman's dance moves are so captivating that they have the power to touch people's souls, albeit only occasionally.
She's a girl with a red dress on
Describing the physical appearance of the woman who is the subject of the lyrics - wearing a red dress that draws the eye.
She could do it all night long
Expressing admiration for the woman's ability to dance continuously for a long period of time.
See a pretty girl shaking her thing
Observing a beautiful woman dancing and displaying her attractive features for all to see.
She rea-rea-really amazed me
Expressing the singer's surprise and awe at the woman's beauty and dancing skills.
She's a girl from Arkinsore
Specifying where the woman is from, perhaps to add to her unique appeal.
She's the one wanting more more more
Indicating that the woman has a strong desire for attention and to keep dancing for as long as possible.
She's a girl, only just in red
Describing the woman's outfit once more, as if it is particularly striking.
Found a lion in her bed
Possibly implying that the woman is particularly successful in her seductive pursuits.
Time to time, time to time
Just repeating the phrase 'time to time', possibly indicating the cyclical nature of dancing and seduction.
Contributed by Jake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.