Sea Cruise
West Five / Cavaliers Lyrics
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No use t'sittin' and a'singin' the blues
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please
I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee
I got to get t'rockin get my hat off the rack
I got to boogie woogie like a knife in the back
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
I got to get t'movin' baby I ain't lyin'
My heart is beatin' rhythm and it's right on time
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please
I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Oo-ee, oo-ee baby
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
The lyrics to West Five / Cavaliers's song “Sea Cruise" begins with the singer saying that he feels the rhythm in his shoes and that there is no need to sit around and be sad. He then invites the listener to let him take them on a sea cruise, promising that they have nothing to lose. The chorus features the repeated use of the phrase “Oo-ee, oo-ee baby,” which serves as a visceral way to showcase the excitement and energy of the singer's invitation.
The second verse has the singer asking the listener to join him and jump around, without having to beg on his knees. He then talks about the need to get moving and dance to the beat of his heart, again inviting the listener to take part in the excitement of the sea cruise. The use of repetition in the chorus and the cadence of the verses encourage listeners to move to the beat and join in the fun of the party atmosphere.
Overall, the lyrics depict a carefree, joyful atmosphere that encourages listeners to join in and dance. The invitation to go on a sea cruise can be seen as a metaphor for an adventure where anything is possible, and the sense of freedom and abandon is fully embraced.
Line by Line Meaning
Old man rhythm is in my shoes
I feel the rhythm of the music in my feet
No use t'sittin' and a'singin' the blues
There's no point in being sad and dwelling on negative feelings
So be my guest, you got nothin' to lose
Come join me, you have nothing to lose
Won't ya let me take you on a sea cruise?
Would you allow me to take you on a fun adventure on the sea?
Feel like jumpin' baby won't ya join me please
I feel like dancing and having fun, would you please join me?
I don't like beggin' but I'm on bended knee
I don't like to beg, but I'm asking you earnestly
I got to get t'rockin get my hat off the rack
I need to start rocking out and take my hat off the rack to get in the mood
I got to boogie woogie like a knife in the back
I need to dance lively and energetically like there's no tomorrow
I got to get t'movin' baby I ain't lyin'
I really have to start moving and dancing, I'm not lying
My heart is beatin' rhythm and it's right on time
My heart is beating in the rhythm of the music and it's perfect timing
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Written by: HUEY SMITH
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