Twist and Shout
The Chipmunks Lyrics

Saturday night and the moon is out.
On a lively weekend night, with the enchanting moon shining in the sky.

I wanna head on over to the Twist and Shout,
I desire to go to the lively dance club called Twist and Shout.

find a two-step partner and a cajun beat,
I want to find a dance partner who can follow the two-step dance moves and enjoy the captivating Cajun music.

when it lifts me up, I'm gonna find my feet
When the music fills me with energy, I will confidently find my rhythm on the dance floor.

out in the middle of a big dance floor.
In the midst of a bustling and spacious dance area.

When I hear that fiddle, wanna beg for more.
As soon as I hear the soulful sound of the fiddle, I can't help but crave for more musical delight.

Wanna dance to a band from a Lousian' tonight.
I desire to dance to the melodious tunes performed by a Louisiana-based band tonight.

And I never have wandered down to New Orleans,
I have never had the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of New Orleans.

never have drifted down a bayou stream.
I have never had the chance to leisurely float along a bayou river.

But I heard that music on the radio,
However, I have heard the lively music of Louisiana on the radio.

and I swore someday I was gonna go:
And I promised myself that one day I would definitely visit those places.

down a highway 10 past Lafayett;
Traveling along Highway 10, passing by Lafayette.

there's a Baton Rouge.
There is a city called Baton Rouge.

and I won't forget to send you a card with my regrets
I make sure to send you a card expressing my apologies for not being able to return home.

'cause I'm never gonna come back home.
Because I have decided that I will never return home.

They gotta alligator stew and a crawfish pie,
They serve delicious dishes like alligator stew and crawfish pie.

a gulf storm blowin' into town tonight.
Tonight, a powerful storm from the Gulf is approaching the town.

Livin' on the delta it's quite a show.
Living in the delta region is always an exciting and eventful experience.

They got hurricane parties ev'ry time it blows.
Whenever a hurricane strikes, the locals organize lively parties to make the most of the situation.

But here up north it's a cold, cold rain,
In contrast, up here in the northern region, we are experiencing a cold and continuous rainfall.

and there ain't no cure for my blues today;
Unfortunately, there is no remedy for my current state of sadness.

except when the paper says
Except for the moment when the newspaper announces that

Beousoleil is a comin' into town.
Beousoleil, a celebrated musical group, is coming to our town.

baby let's go down.
Darling, let us go and enjoy their performance.

Bring your mama, bring your papa, bring your sister too.
Invite your mother, father, and even your sister to join us.

They got lots of music and lots of room.
The venue is filled with abundant music and spacious areas to dance.

When they play you a waltz from a nineteen ten,
When they perform a waltz from 1910,

you're gonna feel a little bit young again.
You will experience a reminiscence of your younger days.

Well you learn to dance with your rock and roll,
Over time, you have learned to dance to the rhythm of rock and roll music.

you learn to swing with do-si-do.
You have acquired the skills to execute the swinging dance move called do-si-do.

But you learn to love at the fais do
However, you truly discover the essence of love at the fais do

do when you hear a little Jolie Blon.
Specifically, when you listen to the touching melody of the song 'Jolie Blon.'

Whoo!
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement with an exclamation.