Strike Up the Band
Ella Fitzgerald's Call to Action: Strike Up the Band for a Cause
Lyrics
Let the drums roll out
Expressing the anticipation for a lively and energetic performance.
Let the trumpet call
Calling for the trumpet to sound, adding to the excitement of the upcoming musical event.
While the people shout
Describing the enthusiastic reaction of the crowd as they prepare for the performance.
"strike up the band"
Encouraging the band to start playing energetically and engage the audience.
Hear the cymbals ring
Highlighting the sound of cymbals, adding to the overall musical atmosphere.
Callin' one and all
Inviting everyone to join in and participate in the musical celebration.
To the martial swing,
Referring to a lively and rhythmic style, urging the band to play with a martial swing.
Strike up the band
Reiterating the call for the band to start playing energetically.
There is work to be done, to be done
Emphasizing the importance of tasks to be accomplished.
There's a war to be won, to be won
Acknowledging the existence of a significant challenge or conflict that needs resolution.
Come, you son of a son of a gun,
Calling out to individuals to take action and make a difference, likely in a bold or courageous manner.
Take your stand
Encouraging individuals to stand up and face challenges bravely.
Fall in line, yea a bow
Instructing people to align and follow a specific formation or order.
Come along, let's go
Urging people to join together and move forward.
Hey, leader, strike up the band!
Directing the leader to start the band and initiate the musical performance.
There is work to be done, to be done
Reiterating the importance of tasks that need attention.
There's a war to be won, to be won
Reaffirming the existence of a significant challenge that requires resolution.
Come, you son of a son of a gun,
Echoing the call for individuals to take action in a bold and courageous manner.
Take your stand
Encouraging individuals to stand up and face challenges bravely, repeating the sentiment.
Fall in line, yea a bow
Reiterating the instruction to align and follow a specific formation or order.
Come on, let's go
Encouraging people to move forward together, reiterating the call.
Hey, leader, strike up
Directing the leader to start the band, concluding the call to action.
Hey, leader, strike up
Repeating the directive to the leader to start the band, emphasizing the urgency.
Hey, leader, strike up the band
Concluding the repeated call for the leader to initiate the musical performance.
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