Elephant Stomp of New Orleans
Rhythmic Resilience: Unveiling the Soulful Story of New Orleans Streets
Lyrics
One, One, One, One
Repetition emphasizing unity or singularity.
One and Two and Three and Four and...
Counting beats, setting a rhythmic tone.
Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
Describes the action of cleaning or renovating the streets in New Orleans.
Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
-Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
-Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
-Power Coming, Power Flowing, Power Keep us Going,
Expressing the idea of power, unity, and the collective spirit to keep going. Encouraging everyone to sing.
Look up. Step chead. Everybody Sing.
-Mmmm Hmmm...
Repetitive vocalizations, possibly indicating a musical interlude or a moment of feeling.
Mmmm Hmmm...
-Mmmm Hmmm...
-Mmmm Hmmm...
-Born in the Deep Dark Dirty Streets,
Describes a humble origin in the challenging streets.
We Rising up, Bringing it Home.
Emphasizes rising up and bringing something significant home, possibly success or change.
Out again in the morning sun.
Reference to the cycle of life, starting anew each morning.
Swinging... and Tearing it up!
Portrays energetic and lively actions, tearing up the surroundings.
Mojo's working over time again.
Refers to the magical influence or power, suggesting a positive force at work.
There's Love in the Streets,
Love is present in the streets, emphasizing the positive aspects of the environment.
Open up Your Eyes!
Encourages awareness and openness to the surroundings.
This is the Sound we make...
Describes the unique sound created in the context of the song.
When the Trumpet does it's thing...
Highlights the impact of the trumpet in the musical composition.
Mmmm Hmmm...
Repetitive vocalizations, indicating a continued musical interlude or emotional expression.
Mmmm Hmmm...
-Mmmm Hmmm...
-Mmmm Hmmm...
-Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
Reiteration of the earlier description of street scraping, reinforcing the theme.
Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
-Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
-Scraping the Streets Down in New Orleans
-One, Two. One, Two, Three, Four.
Numerical counting, maintaining the rhythmic structure.
One, Two. One, Two, Three, Four.
-One, Two. One, Two, Three, Four.
-One, Two. One, Two, Three, Four.
-Ohhh, Whoh, Ooohh, Whoh, Ohhh, Whoh.
Expressive vocalizations, possibly indicating a climax or heightened emotion.
Ohhhhhhh....... Whooooohhhhh.....
Extended vocalization, possibly concluding the musical piece with a sustained note.
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