Hit That Jive Jack
The Nat King Cole Trio Lyrics
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Put it in your pocket till I get back
Going downtown to see a man
And I ain't got time to shake your hand
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Time and time waits for no man
Standing on a corner
All full of jive
But you know that you're my boy
And I'll always give you five
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Going downtown to see a man
And I ain't got time to shake your hand
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Going downtown to see a man
And I ain't got time to shake your hand
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Time and time waits for no man
And I ain't got time to shake your hand
Standing on a corner
All full of jive
But you know that you're my boy
And I'm forced to give you five
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Going downtown to see a man
And I ain't got time to shake your hand
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket
Hit that jive Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Going downtown to see a man
And I ain't got time
I ain't got time
I ain't got time to shake your hands
Won't you put it in your pocket till I get back
Hit that jive Jack
The Nat King Cole Trio's song "Hit That Jive Jack" is an upbeat and lively tune about not having time to waste. The singer, presumably named Jack, instructs his friend to "hit that jive," or get into the groove of things, and put it in his pocket until he gets back. He then explains that he is going downtown to see a man and doesn't have time to waste on small talk or idle conversation.
The lyrics are filled with 1940s slang, making it a fun and interesting song to interpret. "Full of jive" refers to someone who is full of themselves or trying to act cool, while "give you five" is slang for giving someone a high five. The repeated refrain of "put it in your pocket till I get back" emphasizes the importance of not wasting time and staying focused on one's goals.
Overall, "Hit That Jive Jack" is a lively and entertaining song about taking charge of one's life and not letting distractions get in the way. It encourages the listener to get into the groove and stay focused on their goals, no matter what obstacles may come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Hit that jive Jack
Get your groove on, Jack
Put it in your pocket till I get back
Hold that energy and vibe until I return
Going downtown to see a man
Heading out on important business
And I ain't got time to shake your hand
Sorry, no time for pleasantries
Time and time waits for no man
Life marches on, with or without us
Standing on a corner
Hanging out, soaking in the scene
All full of jive
Feeling good, living it up
But you know that you're my boy
We've got each other's backs, bud
And I'll always give you five
We'll always have a good gesture of greeting
Hit that jive Jack
Keep that energy up, buddy
Put it in your pocket
Don't let that vibe go
I ain't got time
I'm on a tight schedule
Won't you put it in your pocket till I get back
Hold onto that good feeling until I return
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Alston, Campbell Skeets Tolbert
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