The Sea
SWV-Sisters Lyrics
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Don't get icky with the one two three
Life is just so fine on the solid side of the line, rip
Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight, hold tight
Fododo-de-yacka saki
Want some sea food, Mama
Shrimps and rice they're very nice
Fododo-de-yacka saki
Want some sea food, Mama
Shrimps and rice they're very nice
I like oysters, lobsters too
I like my tasty butter fish, foo
When I come home late at night
I get my favorite dish, fish
Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight, hold tight
Fododo-de-yacka saki
Want some seafood, Mama
Shrimps and rice they're very nice
Bad da do da,a, da de do da do da, ba da da da do da
Fododododo Yacka sacki
Want some seafood, Mama
Shrimps and rice they're always very nice
Fododo dya, Fododo dya Fododo-de-yacka saki
Want some seafood Mama
Oh, won't you give it to me
'Cause I'm as happy as can be
When the seafood comes to me
La-da-da, la-da-da, la-da-da
I like oysters, lobsters, too
Ba-da-da-dat-dat-da-dada-data
When I get home late at night
I get my favorite dish, fish
Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight, hold tight
Fododo-de-yacka saki
Want some sea food, Mama
Shrimps and rice are very nice
Hold tight, won't cha hold tight
Hold tight, fododododo yacka sacki
Want some seafood, Mama
Shrimpers a-hand ri-hice a-hare very nice
I like oysters, lobsters, too
I like my tasty butter fish, Joe
When I come home late at night
Drip drip dripin' on the window pane
Wash it
Hold tight do-dat-do-day
Hold tight she wants some seafood, Mama
Shrimpers and rice they're very nice
I like oysters, lobsters too,
I like my tasty butter fish, foo
When I come home late at night
I get my favorite dish, fish
Hold tight, hold tight
Hold tight, hold tight
Want some seafood, oh Mama
Shrimpers and rice, oh hold tight
In these lyrics, SWV's song "The Sea" seems to be a playful and upbeat homage to seafood. The verses are filled with nonsensical phrases and wordplay, focusing on the enjoyment of various types of seafood. The chorus repeats the line "Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight, hold tight" followed by "Fododo-de-yacka saki, want some seafood, Mama, shrimps and rice, they're very nice."
The lyrics express a love for seafood, with mentions of oysters, lobsters, butter fish, and fish dishes. There is a sense of anticipation and joy in coming home and indulging in one's favorite seafood dish. The chorus reinforces this excitement and desire for seafood, with the repeated calls to "hold tight" and the whimsical phrase "Fododo-de-yacka saki," which could be interpreted as a representation of the excitement and anticipation associated with eating seafood.
Overall, "The Sea" is a fun and lighthearted song that celebrates the pleasures of seafood and the happiness it brings. The lyrics incorporate catchy and repetitive phrases that create a joyful and rhythmic experience for the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Choo choo to Broadway foo Cincinnati
Let's head from Broadway to Cincinnati
Don't get icky with the one two three
Don't get bothered by the small details
Life is just so fine on the solid side of the line, rip
Life is great when you stay on the right path
Hold tight, hold tight, hold tight, hold tight
Stay firm and don't let go
Fododo-de-yacka saki
Expressing excitement
Want some seafood, Mama
Craving for delicious seafood
Shrimps and rice they're very nice
Shrimp and rice make a delightful meal
I like oysters, lobsters too
I enjoy eating oysters and lobsters
I like my tasty butter fish, foo
I also relish a delicious butter fish dish
When I come home late at night
After a late night, when I return home
I get my favorite dish, fish
I indulge in my preferred dish - fish
Bad da do da,a, da de do da do da, ba da da da do da
Expressing musical sounds and rhythms
Fododododo Yacka sacki
Continuing the excited expression
Fododo dya, Fododo dya Fododo-de-yacka saki
Repeating the joyful expression
Oh, won't you give it to me
Asking for the seafood delight
'Cause I'm as happy as can be
Because I am extremely joyful
When the seafood comes to me
When I receive the seafood meal
La-da-da, la-da-da, la-da-da
Continuing musical sounds and rhythms
Hold tight, won't cha hold tight
Hold on tightly, won't you?
Shrimpers a-hand ri-hice a-hare very nice
The shrimp and rice dish is indeed very delightful
Ba-da-da-dat-dat-da-dada-data
Expressing playful rhythmic sounds
Drip drip dripin' on the window pane
Water dripping down the window
Wash it
Clean or remove the water droplets
Hold tight do-dat-do-day
Keep holding on, stay strong
Shrimpers and rice they're very nice
The combination of shrimp and rice is a delightful meal
Hold tight she wants some seafood, Mama
Stay firm, she desires seafood, Mama
Hold tight, hold tight
Stay strong, don't let go
Want some seafood, oh Mama
Craving for seafood, oh Mama
Shrimpers and rice, oh hold tight
Shrimp and rice, hold on firmly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DICK BRANDOW, LEONARD KENT, JOSEPH MILLER, GEORGE ROBINSON, WILLIE SPOTTSWOOD, LEON WARE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheLeah2344
The best MJ sample of all time. SWV killed it. 🔥
@cfoster6804
The sample he did for Rockwell was pretty dope too.
@michaelwilken9712
Love this song!
@tonypowell5336
Yes they did kill this song big up
@carlafrederick6612
I am a 51 year old white women that needs a ‘music intervention’ when hearing this song. I admit Incant shut it off. 🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😎
@wynditurner2826
@@carlafrederick6612 Same here Except I'm 54🙂😎✌
@Jaybee-vc3gl
They don’t make groups like this anymore! Glad I got to experience SWV, definitely added some joy to my life’s journey.
@taesteed9603
You don’t realize how much time has passed by until, you hear songs from the late 80’s or 90’s. And Micheal voice brings this song together. Almost brought tears to my eyes.
@user-qs2ew3zv3y
Disregard my comment :):)
@taesteed9603
I haven’t heard it before. But, I’ll have to check it out. Thanks.