Back To Basics
The Barden Bellas Lyrics
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He had a boogie style that no one else could play
He was the top man at his craft
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft
He's in the army now. He's blowin' reveille
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
Oh, you can't hurry love
She said, love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya dada (Hey hey hey)
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya here
Mocha Chocalata ya ya
Creole lady Marmalade
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And now it's time for a breakdown
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Oh
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never gonna get it
Never get it
The Barden Bellas's song "Back To Basics" is a medley of various songs that starts with the lyrics of "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" by The Andrews Sisters. The first four lines of the song describe a famous trumpet player from Chicago who had a unique boogie style, but his career was cut short when he went to serve in the army during the draft. He is now blowing reveille and is known as the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B. The song then transitions to the classic hit "You Can't Hurry Love" by The Supremes, with the line "Love don't come easy, it's a game of give and take".
The next part of the song is a snippet of "Lady Marmalade" by Patti LaBelle, with the lyrics "Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister" and "Mocha Chocalata ya ya". This is followed by an original breakdown section and a chorus that repeats "Never gonna get it" to end the song.
The medley mix of "Back to Basics" showcases the Barden Bellas's impressive versatility in blending different genres and styles. With powerful harmonies and energetic vocals, they create a seamless transition between the various songs and add their unique touch to the classics.
Line by Line Meaning
He was a famous trumpet man from out Chicago way
He was a renowned musician who played the trumpet and hailed from Chicago
He had a boogie style that no one else could play
His unique playing style and technique set him apart from other musicians
He was the top man at his craft
He was the best at what he did
But then his number came up and he was gone with the draft
When he was drafted, he had to leave his career and join the military
He's in the army now. He's blowin' reveille
Now, he is serving in the army and playing the trumpet to wake up soldiers
He's the boogie woogie bugle boy of Company B
He is known as the talented trumpeter in his company
Oh, you can't hurry love
Love takes time and cannot be rushed
No, you just have to wait
Patience is necessary in the pursuit of love
She said, love don't come easy
Love is not a simple or straightforward thing
It's a game of give and take
Love requires both partners to make sacrifices and compromises
Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
Encouragement to a female to be confident and powerful (sisters representing collective power)
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya dada (Hey hey hey)
Nonsensical phrase that sounds good and is fun to sing
Giuchie, Giuchie, ya ya here
Continuation of the nonsensical phrase
Mocha Chocalata ya ya
Another nonsense phrase
Creole lady Marmalade
Referring to a French Quarter woman selling jam or jelly (marmalade)
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Another nonsensical phrase that sounds good and is fun to sing
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Repetition of the nonsensical phrase
Never gonna get it
The person singing is determined not to let someone else get what they want
Never gonna get it
Continued determination to fight off other person's wishes
Never gonna get it
Repeated third time to reinforce the point
Never gonna get it
Fourth repetition
Never gonna get it
Fifth repetition
Never gonna get it
Sixth repetition
Never gonna get it
Seventh repetition
Oh
Intonation of the singer, expressing emphasis or emotion
Never gonna get it
Repetition of the phrase one last time
Never gonna get it
Final emphasis of the singer's determination to resist other person's wishes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DON RAYE, HUGHIE PRINCE
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