The Honeydripper
Swing and Sway: Unveiling the Jazzy Tale of The Honeydripper
Lyrics
Boy, the honeydripper
Referring to the person as the "honeydripper," suggesting a charismatic and attractive individual.
He's a killer, the honeydripper
Emphasizing the person's prowess or impact, calling them a "killer honeydripper."
Salt, sweet, hot, reet a solid old cat
Describing the person with a mix of qualities - salty, sweet, hot, and cool - portraying them as diverse and interesting.
Really, a mellow hep cat
Affirming that the person is genuinely cool and stylish, using the slang "mellow hep cat."
And he jumps and he sways
Depicting the energetic and rhythmic movements of the honeydripper.
And he rips and he rides
Highlighting the person's dynamic and lively actions, suggesting a sense of excitement.
And he ships and jumps
Describing various actions, possibly related to dancing or performing with enthusiasm.
He's high oh my
Expressing a heightened state of being, possibly due to the excitement or joy associated with the honeydripper.
To dig that cat and jump for joy
Encouraging others to appreciate and enjoy the honeydripper's style, suggesting a joyful experience.
You dig that lick you dig that beat
Encouraging appreciation for the music and rhythm, asking the listener to embrace the beat.
You get knocked out right off your feet
Suggesting that the music or performance is so captivating that it can figuratively knock someone off their feet.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, oh rip it you take it away
Counting rhythmically, indicating a musical transition or emphasis, urging someone to take it away or enjoy the performance.
He's a killer honey driller
Reiterating the honeydripper's impact, calling them a "killer honey driller."
Boy, joy, joy, hoy, boy, hoy, joy
Expressing joy and excitement through rhythmic and playful words.
He's a dipper the honeydripper
Repeating the description of the honeydripper as a "dipper," suggesting smooth and stylish movements.
Boy, hoy, joy, hoy, boy, hoy, hoy, joy
Reiterating the joyful and exciting feelings associated with the honeydripper's presence.
A-swing it up, bring it up, bring it on up
Repeatedly emphasizing the energetic and uplifting nature of the music or performance.
A-swing it up, bring it up, bring it on up
-A-swing it up, bring it up, bring it on up
-A-swing it up, bring it up, bring it on up
-Boy!
Expressing enthusiasm or admiration with the exclamation "Boy!"
Boy, the honeydripper
Repeating the initial description of the honeydripper.
He's a killer, the honeydripper
Reiterating the impactful and dynamic nature of the honeydripper.
He's salt, sweet, hot, reet a solid old cat
Repeating the diverse and interesting qualities of the honeydripper.
He's really, a mellow hep cat
Reaffirming that the honeydripper is a genuinely cool and stylish individual.
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