F.D.R. Jones
Meet Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones: A Joyful Arrival
Lyrics
I hear, tell, there's a stranger in the Jones household
There's gossip or rumor about a stranger in the Jones household.
(Yes, siree, yes, siree)
Confirmation or emphasis on the previous statement.
That's what I'm told
Reiteration of the gossip or rumor being heard.
I hear, tell, there's a new arrival six days old
Word of a new baby being born recently, just six days ago.
(Yes, siree, yes, siree)
Confirmation or emphasis on the birth of the new baby.
Worth his weight in gold
The baby is seen as extremely valuable or precious.
Come right in
Invitation to enter.
And meet the son
Invitation to meet the newborn son.
Christening's done
Reference to the completion of the baby's christening ceremony.
Time to have some fun
Now it's time to enjoy and have some fun.
(Yes, siree, yes, siree, yes, siree)
Reiteration of affirmation or agreement.
Yes, siree, yes, siree
Reaffirmation or confirmation of the situation being a big occasion.
It's a big holiday everywhere
It's a significant celebration occurring universally.
For the Jones family has a brand new heir
The Jones family has a new heir, bringing joy.
He's the joy heaven sent
The newborn is seen as a special gift from heaven.
And they proudly present
Proud introduction or announcement of the baby.
Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
The baby is named Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones.
When he grows up he never will stray
It's suggested that when grown, he'll remain true to his roots.
With a name like the one that he's got today
The significance and weightiness of the name he carries.
As he walks down the street folks will say
Expectation that people will greet him respectfully due to his name.
"Pleased to meet Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones"
Anticipated introductions with his distinguished name.
What a smile and how he shows it
Commentary on the baby's cheerful demeanor and how he expresses it.
He'll keep happy all day long
The suggestion that he'll maintain happiness consistently.
What a name; I bet he knows it
Observation of his awareness of his notable name.
With that handle how can he go wrong?
Confidence that his distinguished name will serve him well in life.
And the folks in the town all agree
Consensus in the town about his future fame.
He'll be famous, as famous as he can be
Expectation of widespread recognition and popularity.
How can he be a dud or a stick in the mud
Doubt about his potential to fail or be unremarkable.
When he's Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones?
How could someone with such a name be ordinary?
(Yes, siree, yes, siree, yes, siree)
Reiteration of agreement or confirmation about his potential.
'Cause he's Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
Reaffirmation of the significance of being Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones.
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