Lady Marmalade
The Countdown Singers Lyrics
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Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister
He met marmalade down in old new orleans
Struttin' her stuff on the street
She said "hello,
Hey joe, you wanna give it a go?" mmm, mmm
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up
The boy drank all her magnolia-wine
On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choca-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth
The colour of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried, more, more, more
Now he's back home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep, more, more, more
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole lady marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Itchi gitchi ya ya da da
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha-choco-lata ya ya
Itchi gitchi ya ya here
The lyrics of "Lady Marmalade" by The Countdown Singers tell the story of a seductive and confident woman named Marmalade from New Orleans. The song starts with the phrase "Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister," which is a call for Marmalade's sisters or female friends to support and encourage her.
Marmalade is described as someone who walks confidently, showing off her allure on the streets of New Orleans. She invites a man named Joe to join her, saying "hello, Hey Joe, you wanna give it a go?" Here, Marmalade is using her charisma and seductive power to entice Joe.
The repeated phrase "Itchi gitchi ya ya da da, Itchi gitchi ya ya here" and "Mocha-choca-lata ya ya, Creole lady marmalade" reflects Marmalade's playful and alluring nature. It's a celebration of her unique and captivating persona, with a mix of French (Creole) and English phrases highlighting her New Orleans heritage.
In the next verse, it's revealed that Joe visits Marmalade in her boudoir, a private bedroom space, while she freshens up. He drinks all her magnolia-wine, leading to an intimate encounter on the black satin sheets. The lyrics imply that Joe becomes fascinated by Marmalade's sensuality, and his desires awaken.
The chorus repeats, emphasizing Marmalade's captivating presence and sensuality. However, in the final verse, it shifts the focus to Joe's ordinary life away from Marmalade. He returns to his mundane nine-to-five routine, but memories of his time with Marmalade continue to haunt him as he falls asleep.
Overall, "Lady Marmalade" is a song that celebrates the seductive power and allure of a confident and uninhibited woman from New Orleans. It explores the temporary escape she provides to those who indulge in her charms, leaving a lasting impression on their ordinary lives.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenny Nolan, Robert Crewe
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