Ya Got Me
Sentimental Revelry: Chico Harpo's Ode to Loveable Chaos
Lyrics
A little bit like Chet Baker
A comparison to the style of Chet Baker, a renowned jazz trumpeter, suggesting a musical similarity.
What a loveable troublemaker
Describing the person as charming but mischievous, causing trouble in a likable way.
Ya got me singin' drinkin' n laughin' actin a fool
Expressing the influence of the person, causing the speaker to sing, drink, laugh, and act foolishly.
Doing all those things I'd never do
List of actions performed under the influence, breaking from the speaker's usual behavior.
A little bit off, not quite always on time
Acknowledging a slight deviation from punctuality or conformity but finding it acceptable.
But it still feels alright
Despite the deviations, the overall feeling is positive and acceptable.
Singin' drinkin' n laughin' actin a fool
Reiteration of the influence causing singing, drinking, laughing, and foolish actions.
Doing all those things I'd never do
Continuation of listing actions contrary to the speaker's usual behavior.
Tell me how do you get me feelin so alive
Questioning how the person makes the speaker feel so alive.
Oh yea it's true, ya got me in a sentimental mood
Acknowledging the truth of being in a sentimental mood due to the person's influence.
Singin' drinkin' n laughin' actin a fool
Reiteration of the influence causing singing, drinking, laughing, and foolish actions.
Doing all those things I'd never do
Continuation of listing actions contrary to the speaker's usual behavior.
A little bit off, not quite always in key
Admitting a slight imperfection in being not always in key while singing.
But it don't bother me
Expressing that being slightly off-key doesn't bother the speaker.
Stilly Bopa Doo Bop actin a fool
Using playful nonsensical words, possibly representing joy or carefree attitude while acting foolishly.
Doing all those things I'd never do
Continuation of listing actions contrary to the speaker's usual behavior.
Tell me how do you get me feelin so alive
Reiteration of the question about the person making the speaker feel alive.
Oh yea it's true, ya got me in a sentimental mood
Confirmation of being in a sentimental mood due to the person's influence.
In a sentimental mood
Repetition of being in a sentimental mood, emphasizing the emotional impact.
Singin' drinkin' n laughin' actin a fool
Reiteration of the influence causing singing, drinking, laughing, and foolish actions.
Doing all those things I said I'd never do
Continuation of listing actions contrary to the speaker's initial promises or plans.
A little bit like Chet Baker
Recalling the comparison to Chet Baker, emphasizing a similarity in behavior.
What a loveable troublemaker
Reiterating the person's lovable but mischievous nature.
Doing all those things I'd never do
Final acknowledgment of engaging in actions that were initially avoided or rejected.
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