Ice Cream Man
Screamin' Jay Hawkins Lyrics


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Clickin' by your house about two forty-five
Sidewalk sundae strawberry surprise,
I got a cherry popsicle right on time
I got a big stick, mamma, that'll blow your mind

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,
I'm yourt one-man band (yeah)
I'm your ice cream man, baby,
I'll be good to you.

if you missed me in the alley, baby, don't you fret
Come back around and don't forget,
When you're tired and you're hungry
and you want something cool,
Got something better than a swimming pool

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,
I'm your one-man band
I'm your ice cream man, honey,
I'll be good to you.

See me coming, you ain't got no change
Don't worry baby, it can be arranged:
Show me you can smile, baby just for me
Fix you with a drumstick, I'll do it for free

I'm your ice cram man
chocolate and vanilla
I'm your ice cram man
strawberry filler

I'm your ice cram man
I'm your chocolate man
I'm your black walnuts hanging from a can
I got cream
sweet dreams
butterscotch
pecan cherry
blackberries




yeah i'm full of them blackberries
i'm your ice cream man

Overall Meaning

The song "Ice Cream Man" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins is a fun, flirty tune about the singer being an ice cream man, who offers more than just cool treats to his customers. He mentions driving by the listener's house around 2:45 in the afternoon with a strawberry sundae surprise on the menu, and even has a cherry popsicle ready for the listener - with a promise of blowing their mind. Hawkins' playful tone and suggestive lyrics imply that he can satisfy the listener's needs beyond just cravings for cold sweetness, hinting at a potentially extracurricular interaction.


The chorus is where the song's title is mentioned, as Hawkins sings "I'm your ice cream man, I'm your one-man band" with pride, highlighting how he not only sells ice cream but also provides musical entertainment. He encourages the listener to come back for more, promising something "better than a swimming pool" when they're tired and hungry, and then goes on to suggest that even if they don't have any money, he can satisfy them in other ways - with a drumstick.


Overall, the lyrics of "Ice Cream Man" are playful and suggestive, fitting well with Hawkins' dynamic voice and performance style. While the song itself is light-hearted and fun, it also offers a glimpse into the cultural and societal changes taking place during the time it was written, with its emphasis on sexual liberation and free-spiritedness.


Line by Line Meaning

Clickin' by your house about two forty-five
I'm passing by your home around 2:45PM.


Sidewalk sundae strawberry surprise,
I bring an unusual strawberry sundae dessert that you can't resist.


I got a cherry popsicle right on time
I provide the ultimate cherry popsicle experience.


I got a big stick, mamma, that'll blow your mind
I have a unique and special ice cream treat you will never forget.


'Cause I'm your ice cream man, I'm your one-man band (yeah) I'm your ice cream man, baby, I'll be good to you.
I am the only person you need to fulfill your ice cream needs, and I promise to take good care of you.


if you missed me in the alley, baby, don't you fret Come back around and don't forget,
If you can't find me, don't worry, I will return and you can always count on me.


When you're tired and you're hungry and you want something cool, Got something better than a swimming pool
If you feel tired and hungry, I have something better than swimming in a pool to make you feel refreshed.


'Cause I'm your ice cream man, I'm your one-man band I'm your ice cream man, honey, I'll be good to you.
I will always be there for you and fulfill your ice cream needs.


See me coming, you ain't got no change Don't worry baby, it can be arranged: Show me you can smile, baby just for me Fix you with a drumstick, I'll do it for free
If you don't have any money, don't worry, I can make it work for you. Smile and I'll give you a free drumstick ice cream.


I'm your ice cram man chocolate and vanilla I'm your ice cram man strawberry filler I'm your ice cram man I'm your chocolate man I'm your black walnuts hanging from a can I got cream sweet dreams butterscotch pecan cherry blackberries yeah i'm full of them blackberries i'm your ice cream man
I am the master of all ice cream, providing a wide variety of flavors and unique combinations to satisfy your cravings. I am your ice cream man and can fulfill all your ice cream dreams and desires.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, JALMA MUSIC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Thomas Alan Waits

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Arjun Upadhya

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Clickin' by your house about two forty-five
Sidewalk sundae strawberry surprise,
I got a cherry popsicle right on time
I got a big stick, mamma, that'll blow your mind

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,
I'm yourt one-man band (yeah)
I'm your ice cream man, baby,
I'll be good to you.

if you missed me in the alley, baby, don't you fret
Come back around and don't forget, 
When you're tired and you're hungry
and you want something cool,
Got something better than a swimming pool

'Cause I'm your ice cream man,
I'm your one-man band
I'm your ice cream man, honey,
I'll be good to you.

See me coming, you ain't got no change
Don't worry baby, it can be arranged:
Show me you can smile, baby just for me
Fix you with a drumstick, I'll do it for free

I'm your ice cram man
chocolate and vanilla
I'm your ice cram man
strawberry filler

I'm your ice cram man
I'm your chocolate man
I'm your black walnuts hanging from a can
I got cream
sweet dreams
butterscotch
pecan cherry
blackberries
yeah i'm full of them blackberries
i'm your ice cream man

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All comments from YouTube:

S Duncan

A treasure! Screamin J is a classic American talent. Transcends bullshit race and economic speed bumps placed by bullshit controllers. This is silky smooth!

ALAIN DEWAELE

love this track thank for the sharing

Walter Severino do Nascimento

Demais!!!!

sparkicus

Screamin' Jay is hilariously WEIRD as a Memphis hotel manager opposite a bellhop played by Spike Lee's brother Cinque in the movie Mystrery Train by Jim Jarmusch. The movie features the voice of Tom Waits as the disc jockey on the radio, plus Steve Buscemi as a befuddled barber, Joe Strummer as his distraught friend and Jarmusch veteran Nicoletta Braschi (wife of Roberto Benigni, also a Jarmusch vet) as a woman trying to get her dead husband back to Italy.

fernando ontiveros

muy buen tema

Snowhite Necro

there is only two people that can make me so happy 1 rory galagher 2 jay hawkins

Topanovich

it's obvious Rachida.

Stuie Munro

yes Van Halen did this with a twist!....but its cool...both versions are awesome!

ringringbananarchy

Actually those are NOT the same songs. This is a cover of the 1973 Tom Waits song. Van Halen covered the John Brim song, which was written in the 50's but recorded in 1969. While they both have the same song title and subject matter, they are completely different songs. Totally different lyrics and musical arrangement.

laladieladada

i scream you scream we all scream for ice-cream

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