The Story of Bo Diddley
Rhythmic Odyssey: Bo Diddley's Musical Journey Unveiled
Lyrics
I was born one night about twelve o'clock
I was born at midnight.
(Ha-ha-ha)
(Expression of laughter)
I come in this world playin' a gold guitar
I entered the world playing a golden guitar.
My father was around stickin' out his chest
My father was proud and confident.
(Hee-hee)
(Expression of laughter)
A-now, mama this boy he gon fee' you a mess (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
My mother, this boy is going to cause you trouble.
Yeah, yea-ha, ooh, uh-huh
(Expression of excitement)
Now, people came from miles around
People came from far away to listen to my guitar.
Yeah, just to hear my little guitar sound
They came just to hear the sound of my guitar.
Now, some of 'em said I had what it takes
Some believed I had talent.
If I keep on practice I'd be famous one day (Ha-ha)
With practice, I could become famous.
Woo, I'm a mess!
Expressing a sense of chaos or disorder.
I'm a killer-diller
Describing oneself as impressive or outstanding.
Uh-huh, yea-hey, a-uh, uh-huh
(Expressions of agreement and excitement)
Early in the middle of the night
During the night, a car with four headlights arrived.
A car drove up with four headlights (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
(Expression of laughter)
Now, a man stepped out wit' a long cigar
A man with a long cigar approached, offering fame.
He said, 'Sign this line and I can make you a star' (Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha)
He proposed a deal – sign and become a star.
I said, 'Now, what's in it man, what's in it for me? '
Questioning the benefits of the deal.
He says, play yo' guitar son and wait an see'
Being told to play the guitar and wait for the outcome.
Here I am! (heh-heh-heh, heeee)
Expressing arrival or presence.
The girls liked me, they say, 'It's crazy, it sound nice, uh-huh
Girls liked the performance; it sounded nice.
My first engagement was in Chicago
First performance was in Chicago.
I played fo' some people I'd never seen before
Played for unfamiliar people.
It was good too (ha-ha-ha-ha)
The performance was good, well-received.
They like it
Acknowledgment of positive feedback.
Sound nice
(Expression of satisfaction)
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