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Stompin' at the Savoy
his Orchestra Lyrics
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Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance, to dance.
Your form, just like a clinging vine
Your lips, so warm and sweet as wine
Your cheek, so soft and close to mine, devine
How my heart is singin'
While the band is swingin'
And stompin' with you, at the Savoy,
What joy, a perfect holiday
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy, There let me stomp away with you.
The song Stompin' at the Savoy by His Orchestra is an upbeat and lively tune that speaks about the joys of dancing with someone special at the Savoy ballroom. The lyrics exude a feeling of happiness and romance, as the singer expresses their admiration and affection for their partner. The first verse sets the tone with a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the Savoy ballroom, which is known for sweet romance and an opportunity to dance with happy feet. The second verse speaks to the physical attributes of the singer's partner, highlighting their form, lips, and cheeks, which they find divine. The chorus conveys the singer's elation as they dance with their partner, with their heart singing along to the band's swinging music, never getting tired of romping and stomping with their partner at the Savoy.
The theme of the song revolves around finding joy in the little pleasures of life and the importance of being connected with someone special. The Savoy ballroom acts as a metaphor for a perfect holiday, where one can find true love, happiness, and the freedom to dance without any care. The song encapsulates a time of hope and love, which was much needed when it was released in 1934, during the Great Depression. It has become a quintessential song of the swing era, hailed by many as a classic that defines the genre's exuberance and buoyancy.
Line by Line Meaning
Savoy, the home of sweet romance
Savoy, a place where love blossoms
Savoy, it wins you at a glance
Savoy, a place that captivates you immediately
Savoy, gives happy feet a chance, to dance.
Savoy, a place to dance and feel joyous
Your form, just like a clinging vine
Your figure is delicate and graceful, like a vine wrapped around a trellis
Your lips, so warm and sweet as wine
Your lips are inviting, tasting like sweet wine
Your cheek, so soft and close to mine, divine
Your cheek feels supple against mine and fills me with happiness
How my heart is singin'
My heart feels happy and elated
While the band is swingin'
As the music plays with a swinging rhythm
Never tired of rompin'
I am always happy to have fun
And stompin' with you, at the Savoy,
I love to dance energetically with you at the Savoy
What joy, a perfect holiday
What happiness, a holiday that is flawless
Savoy, where we can glide and sway
Savoy is where we can move gracefully and dance to our heart's content
Savoy, There let me stomp away with you.
Savoy, where I want to dance with you energetically
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Benny Goodman, Edgar Sampson, Chick Webb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Tucher
Me: Say Janie, I’m having a great time dancing with you tonight. You’re lighting up like I haven’t seen before.
Janie: I’ll say handsome! I’m having the best night of my life! I don’t know how it could get any better.
Me: Have you ever been to the hot springs?
Janie: Why no! Are they really hot?
Me: Of course! And afterward, since were by it, I’ll drive you up the mountain in my Cadillac so you can see every light in town!
Janie: What a swell idea! I’ve never been on a mountain either. Will we be safe?
Me: Baby as long as you’re with me, you don’t have to worry bout nothin! One more dance and we’ll split this joint.
Janie: Oh how much I love you! You know how to have a good time.
We stare into each other’s sapphire eyes and share a kiss on the dance floor of the casa cabana.
jr 55
I'm a 65 yr old man who's listened to rock and metal for most of his life. This song and a few others of similar quality just put me in a nostalgic trance for something I never actually experienced. Great music is transcendent.
loril diamond
I know, this is just so classic. Everyone can enjoy it. Truly timeless.
loril diamond
So true, I can come back to this time and time again. I wasn't born when "swing" was prevalent. Was lucky enough to catch this in an old movie. They need to bring it back for the new generations!
Karen O'Shaughnessy
This would have been my parents’ and grandparents’ time, and I love this music!
littlezig59
You remind me of my grandpa. He liked that tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Dan Lunham
I'm with you. My dad, a jazz bassist who played his first gigs in the mid-30s as Goodman, et al were elevating culture, was convinced that, had not World War II stolen the zeitgeist, jazz was so powerful a democratizing influence social and political change would have come along for the ride, the same aesthetically elevating ride.
marilyn baumann
When I listen to these great big bands I think of my mom and dads era. There will never be great music like this ever so I treasure it.
kiki taube-hansen
My father loved this song. It was played at his funeral. It´s also one of my favourite songs :)
Kriger270
May he rest in peace
Rachel Bradley
I'm 53 and love it. And I know 30-somethings who like this music, too. Good music never goes out of style, yo.