In the Cool, Cool, Cool of the Evening
Evening's Joyful Harmony: A Culinary Rendezvous
Lyrics
Sue wants a barbecue,
Sue desires a barbecue.
Sam wants to boil a ham,
Sam wants to prepare a boiled ham.
Grace votes for Bouillabaisse stew.
Grace prefers Bouillabaisse stew.
Jake wants a weeny bake,
Jake is interested in a weeny bake (likely referring to hot dogs).
Steak and a layer cake,
Steak and a layer cake are desired.
He'll get a tummy ache too.
Cautionary note that indulging in too much food may lead to a tummy ache.
We'll rent a tent or tepee.
Planning to rent a tent or tepee for an event.
Let the town crier cry.
Suggesting a festive atmosphere with a town crier making announcements.
And if it's RSVP
Referring to RSVP, indicating a response to an invitation.
This is what I'll reply
Expression of the intended response to the invitation.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Setting the scene for a pleasant evening.
Tell 'em I'll be there
Commitment to attend the event in the cool of the evening.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Reiteration of the commitment to be present.
Better save a chair
Advising to save a chair, implying a desire to stay for a while.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
Describing the atmosphere when the party is lively and enjoyable.
And singin' fills the air
Highlighting the presence of singing in the air.
In the shank of the night
Referring to the late part of the night.
When the doin's are right
Emphasizing the right time for festivities.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
Reaffirming the commitment to attend the event.
"Whee" said the bumblebee,"
Quoting the excitement of a bumblebee.
"Let's have a jubilee"
Suggesting a jubilee, a festive celebration.
"When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
Querying the timing of the jubilee by the prairie hen.
"Shore" said the dinosaur.
Confirmation from the dinosaur that it will happen soon.
"Where?" said the grizzly bear,
Asking about the location of the celebration by the grizzly bear.
"Under the light of the moon?"
Suggesting the celebration will be under the light of the moon.
"How `bout ya, brother jackass?"
A humorous inclusion of a brother jackass in the conversation.
Ev'ryone gaily cried,
A joyful response from everyone.
"You comin' to the fracas?"
Inquiring about the participation of brother jackass in the celebration.
Over his specs he sighed
Brother jackass expresses reluctance or weariness.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Repetition of the commitment to attend the evening event.
Tell 'em I'll be there
Reiteration of the commitment with a playful reference to appearance (slickum on my hair).
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Emphasizing the enjoyment of the party atmosphere.
Slickum on my hair.
Humorous reference to personal grooming in preparation for the event.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
Repeating the lively atmosphere of the party.
And singin' fills the air
Reiterating the presence of singing in the air.
If I ain't in the clink,
Conditional statement about being in jail (in the clink).
And there's sumpin' to drink,
Expressing the desire for something to drink at the event.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
Final assurance of attendance at the event.
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