Everybody Step
Syncopated Rhythms: Elevate Your Spirits with Ella Fitzgerald's Musical Journey
Lyrics
Soon you'll hear a tune
Anticipation of a forthcoming musical piece.
That's gonna lift you out of your seat
Expectation that the music will be uplifting and energetic.
It could be sweeter, but then the meter
Acknowledging the potential for improvement in sweetness, focusing on the rhythm.
Was written especially for your feet
The rhythm was crafted specifically for dancing.
Fly away up high
Encouragement to soar high on the lively rhythm.
Upon a syncopated balloon
Imagery of floating on a rhythmically patterned balloon.
A little ginger will never injure
A suggestion that a bit of excitement won't harm.
Hear them tuning up; they'll be playing soon
Preparation for the musical performance about to begin.
Everybody step to the syncopated rhythm
Encouragement for everyone to dance to the syncopated rhythm.
Let's be goin' with 'em when they begin
Joining in when the music starts.
You'll be sayin', "Yes, sir, the band is grand
Expressing admiration for the band and its leader.
He's the best professor in all the land"
Praising the band leader as the best professor in the land.
Listen to the pep that emerges from the middle
Highlighting the energetic and lively sound from the fiddle.
Of the jazzy fiddle under his chin
Emphasizing the jazzy nature of the music.
Oh, what music
An appreciation of the wonderful music being played.
The clarineter could not be better
Praising the excellence of the clarinet performance.
Hear that strain
Acknowledging a particular musical passage.
I don't know just what it is, but it's great
Expressing admiration for a musical element, though not precisely defined.
They simply ruin it
Criticism of a potential negative impact on the music.
Look at 'em doin' it
Observation of people dancing and enjoying the music.
Come, come, don't hesitate
Encouragement to join in without hesitation.
Everybody step if you want to see a glutton
Encouraging everyone to dance and enjoy the rhythm.
When it comes to struttin' over the ground
Highlighting the joy of strutting to the music.
Wait'll you see my little sweetie and me
Awaiting the sight of the speaker and their partner dancing.
Step, step, stepping around
Reiteration of the joy of dancing and moving to the music.
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