Lady Marmalade
Santamaria Mongo Lyrics
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Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
The lyrics to "Lady Marmalade" by Santamaria Mongo tell the story of a man who meets a woman named Marmalade in New Orleans. She's confident and dancing on the street, and he's immediately drawn to her. She invites him to her boudoir, where he drinks all her magnolia-wine and has an intimate experience with her. The chorus is a mix of French and English, asking if the person wants to sleep with Marmalade. The verses talk about the man going back to his regular life, but still thinking about Marmalade.
The lyrics are both sensual and playful. The chorus is catchy and memorable, and the mix of French and English adds an exotic element to the song. The verses set the scene with vivid imagery, and the use of Marmalade's name gives the song a fun and memorable hook.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
An enthusiastic call to a fellow woman to embody and express her soul and femininity.
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
He encountered Marmalade, a bold and confident woman in New Orleans, who invited him to give in to temptation and indulge in pleasure.
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
A seductive, rhythmic chant in both English and French symbolizing the allure and exoticism of Marmalade.
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
He waited in her private chamber while she prepared herself, consuming her luxurious wine and experiencing intense sexual arousal.
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
The sensation of touching Marmalade's smooth, coffee-colored skin ignited animalistic desire in him, driving him to crave more intimacy and pleasure.
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
Though he has returned to a mundane life, the memory of his passionate encounter with Marmalade continues to haunt and excite him.
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
The rhythmic chant returns, reiterating the sexual allure of Marmalade and the desire to indulge in pleasure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenny Nolan, Robert Crewe
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