Boogie Woogie Blues
Roy Brown/Various Lyrics
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I'm gonna do you a little boogie on this here piano
Doing mighty fine, I'm gonna make you shake it
I'll make you do it, and make you do it, until you break it
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
Well, down in New Orleans, the land of dreams
The cats go wild, do a boogie that's hot
My boogie woogie makes you want to stop and do the bop
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
Well, now let's cruise on down to old Memphis town
That's where that Presley boy said you ain't nothing but a hound
But now you take my boogie, it keeps you in the groove
Then your sacroiliac begins to shiver and a move
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
Oh, boogie woogie
When your hips start rockin'
And your knees start knockin'
Lewis boogie, Lewis way
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
The lyrics to "Boogie Woogie Blues" by Roy Brown/Various describe the essence and impact of boogie woogie music, particularly focusing on the style and influence of Jerry Lee Lewis. The song pays homage to the energetic and infectious nature of boogie woogie, a genre characterized by rhythmic piano playing and blues-based lyrics.
The first verse introduces Jerry Lee Lewis as the performer, hailing from Louisiana. He confidently announces his intention to play a boogie woogie on the piano that will make the listeners shake and break it. The chorus emphasizes that this particular style of boogie is called the Lewis boogie, indicating Lewis's unique approach to the genre.
The second verse shifts the scene to New Orleans, renowned as the land of dreams and a hotbed of musical talent. Here, the cats go wild with a hot boogie woogie that makes people want to stop and do the bop dance. Once again, the emphasis is on Lewis's boogie woogie being a standout among the rest.
Finally, the lyrics mention old Memphis town, referencing Elvis Presley's remark about being nothing but a hound. In contrast, Lewis's boogie keeps people in the groove and causes their bodies to move and shake, even affecting their sacroiliac joint. The song concludes with an enthusiastic affirmation of the boogie woogie and its ability to ignite a joyful dance experience.
Overall, "Boogie Woogie Blues" celebrates the invigorating and contagious nature of boogie woogie music, while highlighting Jerry Lee Lewis's prowess and contribution to the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Jerry Lee Lewis, come from Louisiana
I am Jerry Lee Lewis and I hail from Louisiana
I'm gonna do you a little boogie on this here piano
I will play a lively boogie on this piano
Doing mighty fine, I'm gonna make you shake it
Playing exceptionally well, I will make you dance vigorously
I'll make you do it, and make you do it, until you break it
I will make you dance relentlessly until you exhaust yourself
It's called the Lewis boogie, in the Lewis way
This style of boogie is known as the Lewis boogie, following my own approach
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
I consistently play my unique style of boogie woogie every single day
Well, down in New Orleans, the land of dreams
In the enchanting city of New Orleans, known for its dreams and aspirations
The best doggone place, son, you have ever seen
It is truly the most impressive place you could ever witness, my friend
The cats go wild, do a boogie that's hot
The musicians go crazy, performing a thrilling and intense boogie
My boogie woogie makes you want to stop and do the bop
My boogie woogie compels you to pause and engage in the lively dance called the bop
Well, now let's cruise on down to old Memphis town
Now, let's travel to the historic city of Memphis
That's where that Presley boy said you ain't nothing but a hound
That's where Elvis Presley claimed you are insignificant, like a mere hound
But now you take my boogie, it keeps you in the groove
However, when you experience my boogie, it keeps you in the rhythm
Then your sacroiliac begins to shiver and a move
At that moment, your sacroiliac joint starts to tremble and sway
Oh, boogie woogie
Oh, the joyous and infectious boogie woogie
When your hips start rockin'
When your hips start swaying and moving to the beat
And your knees start knockin'
And your knees begin to tremble and rhythmically collide
Lewis boogie, Lewis way
This is the Lewis boogie, embodying my unique style
Lord, I do my little boogie woogie every day
Oh, I persistently perform my delightful boogie woogie each and every day
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