The band then began to take on a life beyond the confines of the television screen, releasing an album, Briefcase Full of Blues, in 1978, and then having a Hollywood film, The Blues Brothers, created around its characters in 1980.
After the death of Belushi in 1982, the Blues Brothers have continued to perform with a rotation of guest singers and other band members. Aykroyd reunited the original band in 1988 for a world tour and again in 1998 for a sequel to the film, Blues Brothers 2000. Aykroyd and the band, occasionally joined by Belushi's brother Jim, make regular appearances at musical festivals worldwide.
Boom Boom
The Blues Brothers Lyrics
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I'm gonna shoot you right down
Right off your feet
Take you home with me
Put you in my house
Boom, boom, boom, boom
I love to see you strut
Up and down the floor
I like it like that
Oh, when you talk like that
You knock me out
Right off of my feet
Hoo, hoo, hoo, whoa, yeah
When she walk that walk,
and talk that talk,
and whisper in my ear,
tell me that she loves me
I love that talk
that baby talk
You knock out
Right off of my feet
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The Blues Brothers’ “Boom Boom” is a classic blues track layered with sexual undertones. The repetitive lyrics “Boom, boom, boom, boom, I'm gonna shoot you right down, right off your feet” contain images of violence, however, it is also a way for the singer to express his lustful intentions. When he mentions taking the subject home and putting them in his house, it further emphasizes his intentions.
The chorus of the song is structured with a call-and-response format, which is a common feature in blues music. The singer praises the subject’s confidence and the way they move, particularly their “strut up and down the floor”. The sexual energy is further intensified through the use of “baby talk” and whispers that “tell me that she loves me”. The song ultimately ends with the singer being knocked off his feet by the subject’s seductive ways.
Overall, “Boom Boom” is a song about lust with the use of violent imagery and seductive talk. The song’s call-and-response structure and repetitive lyrics make it a classic blues number.
Line by Line Meaning
Boom, boom, boom, boom
The rhythm of my heart beats fast and I'm channeling that energy to express my feelings towards you
I'm gonna shoot you right down
I'm going to knock you off your guard with my charm and make you fall for me
Right off your feet
You'll be taken by surprise and swept away by my passion and intensity
Take you home with me
I want to be close to you and make you mine, to see what this relationship can potentially be
Put you in my house
Invite you into my life, make you a part of my world
I love to see you strut
It's amazing to witness your confidence and your ability to command attention
Up and down the floor
Watching you move around makes my heart skip a beat and leaves me in awe
And when you talking to me that baby talk
I'm smitten with the way you communicate with me, and I can't get enough of it
I like it like that
I appreciate your unique flair and individuality, and it draws me closer to you
Oh, when you talk like that
You have a special talent for captivating me with your conversational style and tone of voice
You knock me out
I'm completely overwhelmed with my feelings for you and I can't help but want more
Right off of my feet
You cause an emotional reaction in me that's so strong it literally takes my breath away
When she walk that walk, and talk that talk, and whisper in my ear, tell me that she loves me
There's a certain magic about you that leaves me powerless and in awe, and hearing you express your love for me brings utter joy
I love that talk that baby talk
Your way of communicating with me is so endearing and charming, it's impossible not to fall deeper in love with you
You knock out, Right off of my feet Hoo, hoo, hoo, whoa, yeah
Your effect on me is so strong that it stops me dead in my tracks and leaves me reeling with emotion
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@meangene98
Aside from The Blues Brothers and being funny as hell, what really makes this movie an absolute classic is that it preserved incredible performances from legends like Hooker, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, James Brown, and Chaka Kahn.
@kc8tby
That is absolutely correct!!
@donnaidontwanna
& they were going to cut this performance because they were afraid white people wouldn't watch the movie..this is MY personal fave in the movie though it's difficult for me to pick a favorite
@meangene98
@Michelle DeGuilio I thought Aretha’s rendition of “Think” was the best performance in the movie.
@TheMrDan-ys4to
You couldn’t have said it better. Such amazing talents from real musicians
@tomtiernan8134
Bulushi and Ackroyd were big blues fans and gave credit to the musicians who brought us much of what we know as American music, rock and roll being at the forefront.
@primtones
What a great presentation of the real Maxwell Street Market. The cuts between people, the knick-knack on display and the brothers Blues are perfectly executed. I feel like there's more culture in these 3 minutes than most full movies made today.
@WillieDuitt1
You may appreciate the Scorcese classic Mean Streets. There are many scenes that show case small Italian-Amer. bands playing traditional music.
@alessandrosouzzasouzza7881
Oi ALESSANDRO DE SOUZA AXÉ AXÉ PRIMTONES BELO NOME BONITO
@jamesmcnally886
Being from that " part of the World ...Oh Yeah..Maxwell Street alright