The Jam
The Cadillac Three Lyrics


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I said hey, what you workin' with?
Got a tall boy sweatin' in a camo coozy
Hey, who you flirtin' with?
Little brown-haired hippie girl walkin' up to me
Don't be scared if it gets a little funky
Cadillac back with some kick-ass country
Don't be shy, go and shake that monkey
On off your back

Whatever gets you up out of your sleep
Whatever gets you dancin' in the street
Whatever lifts you up, gets you wild and free
Yeah, that's the jam (shit)
Yeah, that's the jam (uh)

Oh, what you cookin' up?
Smells pretty good to me, sure 'nough
I said ooh, we done shook it up
If you don't know, yeah, you better look it up
It's a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' beat
Slidin' and stompin' your feet
Sounds pretty damn good to me
Turn that radio up
It's TC Three

Whatever gets you up out of your sleep
Whatever gets you dancin' in the street
Whatever lifts you up, gets you wild and free
Yeah, that's the jam (shit)
Yeah, that's the jam (uh)
If it gets you tightenin' up your laces
If it takes you through the higher places
If it gets you makin' dirty faces
That's the jam (shit)
Yeah, that's the jam

That's the jam
That's the jam
That's the jam
That's the jam

Whatever gets you up out of your sleep
Whatever gets you dancin' in the street
Whatever lifts you up, gets you wild and free
Yeah, that's the jam (shit)
Yeah, that's the jam (uh)
If it gets you tightenin' up your laces
If it takes you through the higher places
If it gets you makin' dirty faces
That's the jam (shit)
Yeah, that's the jam (uh)

That's the jam
That's the jam
That's the jam
That's the jam
That's the jam
That's the jam




That's the jam
That's the jam

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Cadillac Three's song The Jam express a celebration of music and the joy it brings to people’s lives. The song starts with an introduction to a party-like atmosphere where the lead singer greets people with a beer and requests them to enjoy the music. He describes how a girl with hippie looks is walking towards him, flirting as she moves, and encourages everyone to let loose and dance, even if things get a little funky. He praises the band, saying that they are back with some kick-ass country music, and urges the audience to dance without any inhibitions.


The overall message of the song is that music has the power to bring people together to celebrate life and forget their worries. The lyrics use various metaphors and imagery to describe the groove of the music, such as "toe-tappin'" and "hand-clappin'" beat, "slidin' and stompin' your feet" and "makin' dirty faces." The upbeat and energized sound of the music adds to the fun atmosphere of the song, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes the message that the music is the ultimate vibe that brings people together.


Overall, The Jam is a celebration of the power of music, how it inspires people to let loose and get lost in the moment. The joyful and fun atmosphere of the music, as well as the lyrics, encourages listeners to forget their troubles and immerse themselves in the euphoria of music.


Line by Line Meaning

I said hey, what you workin' with?
I'm asking you what you've got going on


Got a tall boy sweatin' in a camo coozy
I've got a cold beer in a camouflage can holder


Hey, who you flirtin' with?
I'm asking who you're showing off for


Little brown-haired hippie girl walkin' up to me
A girl with brown hair and a bohemian style is approaching me


Don't be scared if it gets a little funky
Don't be afraid to let loose and dance to the music


Cadillac back with some kick-ass country
The Cadillac Three is back with their awesome country music


Don't be shy, go and shake that monkey
Don't be shy, dance and have fun


On off your back
Let go of your worries


Whatever gets you up out of your sleep
Whatever motivates you to get up and start your day


Whatever gets you dancin' in the street
Whatever makes you want to dance in public


Whatever lifts you up, gets you wild and free
Whatever makes you feel happy and carefree


Yeah, that's the jam (shit)
That's the type of music that really gets you going


Oh, what you cookin' up?
What have you got going on?


Smells pretty good to me, sure 'nough
That sounds interesting to me


I said ooh, we done shook it up
We've mixed things up and created something new


If you don't know, yeah, you better look it up
You should do some research and find out more about it


It's a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' beat
It's a catchy melody that makes you want to tap your toes and clap your hands


Slidin' and stompin' your feet
Dance moves involving sliding and stomping


Sounds pretty damn good to me
I think it sounds great


Turn that radio up
Increase the volume on the radio


It's TC Three
It's The Cadillac Three


If it gets you tightenin' up your laces
If it makes you feel ready to take on a challenge


If it takes you through the higher places
If it makes you feel uplifted and inspired


If it gets you makin' dirty faces
If it makes you feel excited and intense


That's the jam (shit)
That's the type of music that really gets you going


Yeah, that's the jam (uh)
That's the type of music that really gets you going


That's the jam
That's the type of music that really gets you going


That's the jam
That's the type of music that really gets you going


That's the jam
That's the type of music that really gets you going


That's the jam
That's the type of music that really gets you going


That's the jam
That's the type of music that really gets you going


That's the jam
That's the type of music that really gets you going




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brian Kelley, Corey Crowder, James McNair, Jaren Johnston

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Comments from YouTube:

Edward Thompson

Pure awesomeness great album!

Chris Butler Smith

Just discovered this band and love there music .😁

laney denysov

Класс!!! Люблю "The Cadillac Three". Синглов накидали кучу, пора студийник выпускать. Жду.

Carol Hughes

Love this band

Chris Gaunt

🤘🎸🤠Another one my neighbours are gunna get to enjoy 🤘🎸🤠 and that’s my jam !!!!!!!!!

Keith Hensley

Another great song from this band

steven Fox

The definition of frustration is discovering this band for the first time --- Living on the West Coast and seeing the closest they play to me is in Wichita, Kanas.

AndyAZ Fishing

I saw em in a tiny venue in Arizona for like $12 a few years back. Headed to Georgia this fall to see em again.

Jrod Aichon

LOVE THIS BOIZ :!) :!) .. KEEP THIS COMING...

Bianca Gerade

LOVE YOU 💞 CADILLAC THREE 💖💖💖🤗 🤗🤗

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