Swing Don't Cost A Thing
Unlocking Swagger: Embrace the Cost-Free Joy of Swing with Ben Sharkey
Lyrics
Get up, get out, get off your seat
Encouragement to get active and engaged.
cause I'm about to say something sweet.
Implying a forthcoming positive message.
Yes, I'm talking to you. Get out of your chair
Direct address to the listener to join in.
After this, you're gonna feel much better.
Promise of feeling better after participation.
Don't run, don't jump. Just take your time
Advising to take things slowly and steadily.
Forth, back and forth make your footsteps rhyme
Suggesting a rhythmic movement to follow.
Lead with your left, now we're going to get right
Instructional guidance on movement.
down to business, we're in this. together
Emphasizing collaboration and unity.
So if you want to have some swagger
Referencing a desire for confidence and style.
Steal looks like Jimmy Dean
Referencing an iconic figure known for style.
If you want to climb the ladder
Linking success with a particular attitude.
You've got to have some swing.
Highlighting the importance of 'swing' or style.
But don't you worry about making that cheddar.
Reassurance about financial concerns.
It's a different kind of bling
Describing a different, preferable form of wealth.
If you ask me, it's much better -
Personal opinion on the value of 'swing'.
because swing don't cost a thing.
Reiteration that 'swing' has no financial cost.
No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
Repeating the assertion that 'swing' is free.
Swing don't cost a thing
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
-Swing don't cost a thing
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
-Swing don't cost a thing
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
-Swing don't cost a thing
-If you're stuck, keep your head up
Advice to stay optimistic despite challenges.
If your glass is half empty, refill your cup
Metaphorically encouraging a positive outlook.
break all your rules, if you can spare the change
Encouraging breaking conventions if affordable.
Let me show you a few things....
Introduction to teaching 'swing'.
it's in your shoulders and it's in your waist
Detailing physical aspects of 'swing'.
it's the way you walk, but don't change your pace
-Straighten up, and you'll fly like Fred Astaire
-There you go! Now you know how to swing!
-So if you want to have some swagger
Reiteration of the value of 'swing'.
Steal looks like Jimmy Dean
-If you want to climb the ladder
-You've got to have some swing.
-But don't you worry about making that cheddar.
-It's a different kind of bling
-If you ask me, it's much better -
-because swing don't cost a thing.
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
Reaffirmation that 'swing' is free of cost.
Swing don't cost a thing
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
-Swing don't cost a thing
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
-Swing don't cost a thing
-No swing don't cost, swing don't cost
-Swing don't cost a thing
-It's deep inside your bones, (mmm, hmm)
Expressing the deep internal nature of 'swing'.
deep as the marrow
-feel it in your soul (mmm, hmm)
-song of the sparrow
-It's deep inside your bones, (mmm, hmm)
-deep as the marrow
-feel it in your soul (mmm, hmm)
-song of the sparrow
-So if you want to have some swagger
-Steal looks like Jimmy Dean
-If you want to climb the ladder
-You've got to have some swing.
-But don't you worry about making that cheddar.
-It's a different kind of bling
-If you ask me, it's much better -
-because swing don't cost a thing.
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