Boogie Chillun
The Gories Lyrics
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Just to stay out all night long, oh Lord
Well my mama didn't 'low me
Just to stay out all night long
I didn't care what she didn't 'low
I would boogie-woogie anyhow
When I first came to town people
Everybody was talkin' about the
Henry Swing Club
I decided I drop in there that night
When I got there, I say, "Yes, people"
They was really havin' a ball! Yes, I know
Boogie Chillin one night I was layin' down
I heard mama 'n papa talkin'
I heard papa tell mama
"Let that boy boogie-woogie
It's in him, and it got to come out"
And I felt so good i boogied in my bed
I boogied on thе floor i boogied on the door
I boogied in thе street
I boogied in the club
Boogie-woogie, Children
Boogie-woogie, Children
The lyrics to "Boogie Chillun" by The Gories tell a story of rebellion and the power of music to transcend societal restrictions. The singer's mama has set rules and doesn't allow him to stay out all night long, but he doesn't care about her disapproval. He declares that he will continue to boogie-woogie regardless of her rules. The song reflects a sense of youthful exuberance and the desire to break free from the constraints of authority.
The second part of the song takes us to a different setting, Hastings Street, where the Henry Swing Club is the talk of the town. The singer decides to pay a visit to the club and finds everyone enjoying themselves and having a great time. This scene highlights the joy and excitement that music brings, as well as the communal experience of dancing and letting loose.
The final lines of the song, "Boogie-woogie, Children," serve as a call to action, inviting everyone, especially the younger generation, to embrace the boogie-woogie spirit and experience the freedom and joy that music can bring.
Overall, "Boogie Chillun" can be seen as a celebration of individuality, defiance, and the transformative power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my mama she didn't 'low me
Despite my mother's disapproval, I disregarded her rules
Just to stay out all night long, oh Lord
She specifically forbade me from being out late at night
I didn't care what she didn't 'low
I was not concerned with her restrictions
I would boogie-woogie anyhow
I was determined to engage in lively, energetic dancing regardless
When I first came to town people
Upon my arrival in this new place, individuals
I was walkin' down Hastings Street
I strolled along Hastings Street
Everybody was talkin' about the
Everyone was discussing the
Henry Swing Club
Henry Swing Club
I decided I drop in there that night
I made the decision to visit the establishment that evening
When I got there, I say, "Yes, people"
Upon arrival, I exclaimed, 'Yes, people'
They was really havin' a ball! Yes, I know
They were indeed thoroughly enjoying themselves! I am aware
Boogie Chillin one night I was layin' down
One night while I was lying down, relaxing
I heard mama 'n papa talkin'
I overheard my mother and father conversing
I heard papa tell mama
I heard my father say to my mother
"Let that boy boogie-woogie
"Allow that boy to engage in boogie-woogie dancing
It's in him, and it got to come out"
It is a natural part of him, and it needs to be expressed
And I felt so good I boogied in my bed
I felt such joy that I danced energetically while in bed
I boogied on thе floor i boogied on the door
I danced on the floor, and I even danced on the door
I boogied in thе street
I danced in the street
I boogied in the club
I danced in the club
Boogie-woogie, Children
Engage in boogie-woogie dancing, Children
Boogie-woogie, Children
Engage in boogie-woogie dancing, Children
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