Do It Again
Saisse Philippe Lyrics
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For the man who stole your water
Then you fire till he's done in
But they catch you at the border
And the mourners are all singin'
As they drag you by your feet
But the hangman isn't hangin'
You go back, Jack, do it again
Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round
You go back, Jack, do it again
When you know you're no high climber
Then you find out your only friend
In a room with a two timer
And you're sure you're near the end
Then you love a little wild one
You bring to a smile [unverified]
All the time that you know you're smilin'
You'll be on your knees tomorrow cryin'
Now you swear and kick and beg us
That you're not a gamblin' man
Then you find you're back in Vegas
With a handle in your hand
You go back, Jack, do it again
Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round
You go back, Jack, do it again
Your black cards can make you money
So you hide them when you're able
In the land of milk and honey
You must put them on the table, yeah
You go back, Jack, do it again
Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round
You go back, Jack, do it again
The lyrics to "Do It Again" by Saisse Philippe tell the story of a man who keeps making the same mistakes and ends up in difficult situations. The first verse describes the man seeking revenge against someone who stole his water, but he ultimately gets caught at the border as he tries to escape. Despite the mourners singing and dragging him by his feet, he is not hung and is instead let go on the street.
The second verse illustrates how the man is not successful in life and ends up in a room with a two-timer. He falls in love with someone else in the same situation, but ultimately ends up crying on his knees. The last verse shows how the man denies being a gambling man, but finds himself back in Vegas with a handle in his hand. The repetition of the line "you go back, Jack, do it again" throughout the song shows how the man is trapped in a cycle of making the same mistakes repeatedly.
Overall, the lyrics to "Do It Again" convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness in the face of a cycle of bad decisions. It highlights how difficult it can be to break free from destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
In the mornin' you go gunnin'
You wake up early and set out to find the person who has stolen your water
For the man who stole your water
You are seeking revenge against the person who has stolen your water
Then you fire till he's done in
You shoot at the person until they are injured or dead
But they catch you at the border
You are caught by the authorities while attempting to flee the area
And the mourners are all singin'
People are singing at your funeral
As they drag you by your feet
Your body is being dragged along the ground
But the hangman isn't hangin'
You are not sentenced to death by hanging
And they put you on the street
Your body is left lying on the street
You go back, Jack, do it again
You repeat the same actions that got you into trouble before
Wheel turnin' 'round and 'round
Life seems to be repeating itself, with the same problems and outcomes
When you know you're no high climber
You realize that you do not have the skills or abilities to succeed in certain situations
Then you find out your only friend
You discover that the only person you can rely on is a two-timing individual
In a room with a two timer
You are in a room with someone who has a secret relationship with another person
And you're sure you're near the end
You feel like you are close to the end of your life or a significant chapter of it
Then you love a little wild one
You fall in love with someone who is unpredictable or reckless
You bring to a smile [unverified]
You make this person happy or put a smile on their face
All the time that you know you're smilin'
You are aware that you are happy but you also know that it will not last forever
You'll be on your knees tomorrow cryin'
You will be upset or regretful about your actions in the near future
Now you swear and kick and beg us
You plead and try to convince others that you are not a gambler
That you're not a gamblin' man
You insist that you do not engage in risky behaviors like gambling
Then you find you're back in Vegas
You find yourself back in a place of temptation and potential danger
With a handle in your hand
You have a gambling machine handle in your hand, indicating that you have succumbed to temptation
Your black cards can make you money
Your credit cards can help you earn money or acquire wealth
So you hide them when you're able
You keep your credit cards hidden or out of sight to avoid temptation or suspicion
In the land of milk and honey
In a place where success and wealth are abundant
You must put them on the table, yeah
You are expected to use your credit cards and wealth in this place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker, Donald Fagen
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rem8303
This is by far the most beautiful version of the song. The tune is so joyful. The rhythm is so uplifting, while Steely Dan's rhythm is more hypnotic. Bravo.
Philippe Saisse
You are too kind...thank you so much. Best. Philippe
Fern Zepeda
I can never get enough of this fantastic cover. Bravo!
Paulo Peixoto
Great playing, a Jazz trio playing today´s music. Great music and playing.
James Carlburg
Phillippe has definitely influenced me as a pianist, organist and synth player since 2007. This was the album that I had in my car's CD player in 2007+ to listen over and over and over, and I have this album today in 2023 on my car's SD card. After a couple of years I got to understand every note and chord movement on the whole album. I really enjoy the set list on this album and the emotional depths it explores.
Rafael S
I just found this , amazing I can't stop listening and I have great Bose headphones. Its like in in the studio. Great work!!!!
Keyboardman88
Fantastic version of this SD hit. It's now my favorite jazz version.
ericdawnb
What a tremendous talent! When I first heard this chart, I had to learn it immediately! Thank you for this wonderful recording. I look forward to hearing more, and more, and more.....
obergsson
Great playing ... Great audio and visual production .. Just great all around. I'm absolutely in love with the bass players sound ... The best combination of upright and electric I've ever heard ...
Tim Mills
Phillippe, you truly are an unbelieveable master keyboardist...we are lucky you abandoned the vibes for the beloved black and white:)