As Long As I'm Singin'
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics


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As long as I'm singin'
There's a bell up in my brain that's ringin'
Makin' a crazy ding dong

And if this band don't desert me
Then there's nothin' in the world can hurt me
As long as I'm singin' my song
Give me trumpets, legato
Put some saxes with 'em
Bones, pizzicato
Gimme rhythm

As long as I'm singin'
Then the world's all right
And everything's swingin'
Long as I'm singin' my song

As long as I'm singin'
Then the world's all right
And everything's swingin'
Long as I'm singin' my




Long as I'm singin' my
Long as I'm singin' my song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song As Long As I'm Singin' speak about the power of music and the joy and confidence singing can bring. The opening lines, "As long as I'm singin'/ There's a bell up in my brain that's ringin'/ Makin' a crazy ding dong," suggest that singing has a direct effect on the brain, creating a sense of excitement and happiness. The line "And if this band don't desert me/ Then there's nothin' in the world can hurt me" speaks to the power of camaraderie and collaboration in music, and the idea that as long as there is a supportive group of fellow musicians, nothing can bring one down.


The next lines, "Give me trumpets, legato/ Put some saxes with 'em/ Bones, pizzicato/ Gimme rhythm," highlight the various instruments and elements that make up a swinging jazz band, and the importance of each contributing to the overall sound. The chorus then repeats the idea that as long as one is singing, the world is alright and everything is swinging. The repetition of the line "Long as I'm singin' my song" emphasizes the personal aspect of singing, and the idea that the joy and confidence comes from within.


Overall, the song celebrates the power of music and the joy and freedom that can come from singing.


Line by Line Meaning

As long as I'm singin'
As long as I keep singing


There's a bell up in my brain that's ringin'
Singing makes me feel alive and vibrant


Makin' a crazy ding dong
It's a joyful and happy sound


And if this band don't desert me
And if the band stays with me


Then there's nothin' in the world can hurt me
Then no trouble or problems can affect me


As long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I keep singing my heart out


Give me trumpets, legato
I want to hear trumpets with smooth and flowing notes


Put some saxes with 'em
I need some saxophones to blend with them


Bones, pizzicato
And also trombones with a plucked string sound


Gimme rhythm
All I need is a strong beat to keep me going


Then the world's all right
When I'm singing, everything seems good in the world


And everything's swingin'
Everything feels lively, exciting, and in motion


Long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I keep singing my own tune


Long as I'm singin' my
As long as I'm creating music


Long as I'm singin' my
As long as I'm expressing myself through song


Long as I'm singin' my song
As long as I keep showing the world who I am through my music




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Written by: BOBBY DARIN

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