We Are Having A Hootenanny
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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We are havin' a hootenanny now
We are havin' a hootenanny now
Do-si-do down
To our hoedown
Our rootin'-tootin' hootenanny
Havin' a hootenanny now

Come and take our personality quiz
Come and take our personality quiz
Get the lowdown
On our hoedown
We'll tell you where it is,
If'n you take our personality quiz

There'll be somebody there who understands
There'll be somebody there who understands
They won't eat you
They will greet you
And gaze into your eyes and
There'll be somebody there who understands





We are havin' a hootenanny now

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Fields's song We Are Having A Hootenanny is a catchy tune that celebrates the spirit of camaraderie and fellowship. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase "We are having a hootenanny now," which sets the mood for the festivities to come. The lyrics then suggest that everyone should participate in the hoedown, with lines like "Do-si-do down to our hoedown" and "Our rootin'-tootin' hootenanny." The song's lively and upbeat tempo complements the enthusiastic attitude of the lyrics, and listeners can easily imagine themselves dancing and singing along with the crowd.


The second verse of the song encourages people to take a personality quiz to join the hootenanny. This verse may refer to the idea of finding common interests and connecting with like-minded individuals. The lyrics suggest that if you take their quiz, they'll give you the lowdown on the hoedown and where to find it, making it easier for you to join in on the festivities. Finally, the last verse implies that there will be welcoming and understanding people at the hootenanny who will greet newcomers and make them feel comfortable. The line "And gaze into your eyes" may suggest a sense of intimacy and connection, as if the people at the hootenanny are all part of a larger community.


Line by Line Meaning

We are havin' a hootenanny now
We are currently in the middle of a fun social gathering


We are havin' a hootenanny now
We are currently in the middle of a fun social gathering


Do-si-do down
Perform a square dance maneuver of passing one another by the right shoulder


To our hoedown
To our country-themed dance party


Our rootin'-tootin' hootenanny
Our lively and energetic social gathering with a country-western flavor


Havin' a hootenanny now
Currently enjoying and participating in the fun social gathering


Come and take our personality quiz
Take our test which will provide insights into your character


Get the lowdown
Receive the details and information


On our hoedown
Regarding our country-themed dance party


We'll tell you where it is,
We will disclose the location of the event


If'n you take our personality quiz
As long as you complete our character assessment


There'll be somebody there who understands
There will be a sympathetic individual present


They won't eat you
They will not come after you


They will greet you
They will welcome you


And gaze into your eyes and
They will make eye contact


There'll be somebody there who understands
There will be a sympathetic individual present




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEPHIN RAYMOND MERRITT

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