Mama Don't Get Dressed Up for Nothing
Mama's Wild Night Out: A Rendezvous with Brooks & Dunn's Spirited Anthem
Lyrics
She said hey cowboy get off of that couch
Encouragement to a man (cowboy) to stop being idle.
Yeah, the party's on and we're goin' out
Confirmation that the party is happening and they are going out.
I got my low cut dress and my knee highboots
Description of the woman's attire - a low-cut dress and knee-high boots.
I'm like money to burn and nothing to lose
Expressing confidence and readiness for a good time.
You're the man of the house you better think of somethin'
Reminding the man of his responsibility as the head of the house.
'Cause Mama don't get dressed up for nothing
Emphasizing that the woman is dressing up for a purpose, not in vain.
She said I been cooped up in this house all week
Expressing a desire to break free from routine and go out to party.
It's time to pick it up and move it down to party street
Encouragement to liven things up and head to a lively place (party street).
She said saddle up hoss it's your lucky day
Encouraging the man to be ready for a fortunate or enjoyable experience.
And I'm a she cat tiger comin' out of the cage
Comparing the woman to a she-cat tiger ready to unleash her energy.
Yeah, we can go high rollin' or beer joint jumpin'
Options for a high-class outing or a more casual one.
Mama don't get dressed up for nothing
Reiterating that the woman dresses up with a purpose.
She's hard to handle, a little high strung
Describing the woman as challenging and somewhat intense.
I'll see her bet and I'll raise her one
Engaging in a playful bet, portraying a spirited relationship.
Oh, I love when she gets wound up
Expressing admiration for the woman's energetic and excited state.
I'm Jack of Hearts, she's my Lady Luck
Symbolic references - man as Jack of Hearts, woman as Lady Luck.
We gonna find a little place where we can rip and roar
Planning to find a place to have a lively and enjoyable time.
We gonna cut a deep groove in that hardwood floor
Intending to dance energetically and leave a mark on the dance floor.
Set up the shooters and break out the green
Preparing for a fun time with drinks (shooters) and gambling (green).
Throw a whole row of quarters in the boogie machine
Setting the mood with a coin-operated music player.
We gonna turn up the heat and keep the jukebox humpin'
Planning to intensify the atmosphere with music and dancing.
'Cause mama don't get dressed up for nothing
Reiterating that the woman dresses up with a purpose.
Go high rollin' or beer joint jumpin'
Reiterating options for a high-class outing or a more casual one.
Mama don't get dressed up for nothing
Emphasizing that the woman dresses up with a purpose.
Yeah babe, you better think of somethin'
Hinting that the man should come up with something special.
'Cause mama don't get dressed up for nothing
Reiterating that the woman dresses up with a purpose.
Hey, uh huh
Expressing agreement or affirmation.
Mmhmm
A vocal expression indicating satisfaction or approval.
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