In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening
Join the Evening Festivity - A Tale of Gatherings
Lyrics
Sue wants a barbecue,
Sue desires a barbecue, a social gathering involving grilled food.
Sam wants to boil a ham,
Sam intends to cook a ham by boiling it.
Grace votes for Bouillabaisse stew.
Grace prefers Bouillabaisse stew, a French seafood dish, for the meal.
Jake wants a weeny bake,
Jake wants to prepare a bake featuring small sausages (weenies).
Steak and a layer cake,
Describes the desire for steak and a layer cake, a combination for the menu.
He'll get a tummy ache too.
Indicates that eating too much of the mentioned food items might cause a stomach ache.
We'll rent a tent or tepee.
Consideration of renting either a tent or a tepee for the event.
Let the town crier cry.
Suggests letting a town crier announce the event.
And if it's R-S-V-P
Refers to an RSVP request for a response to the invitation.
This is what I'll reply
Implies the intended reply to the RSVP.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Describes the pleasant, calm time of the evening.
Tell 'em I'll be there
Expresses the commitment to attend the gathering.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Reiterates the intention to be present during the evening.
Better save a chair
Suggests reserving a seat for the speaker at the event.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
Highlights the atmosphere when the party is lively and people are singing.
And singin' fills the air
Emphasizes the vibrancy and energy of the occasion.
In the shank of the night
Refers to the middle of the night when things are going well.
When the doin's are right
Indicates a time when activities are enjoyable and appropriate.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
Reaffirms the commitment to attend during this favorable time.
"Whee" said the bumblebee,"
A cheerful exclamation by a bumblebee suggesting a joyful celebration.
"Let's have a jubilee"
Continuation of the jubilant mood expressed by the characters.
"When?" said the prairie hen, "Soon?"
Question about the timing of the celebration.
"Shore" said the dinosaur.
A playful affirmation by a dinosaur regarding the celebration location.
"Where?" said the grizzly bear,
A query about the place from a grizzly bear.
"Under the light of the moon?"
Suggests the celebration under the moonlight.
"How 'bout ya, brother jackass?"
Asking a donkey (jackass) about joining the festivity.
Ev'ryone gaily cried,
Everyone enthusiastically agreed.
"You comin' to the fracas?"
A query directed at someone wearing glasses (specs).
Over his specs he sighed
Expresses weariness or reluctance from the person wearing glasses.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Reiterates the commitment to attend the event during the cool evening.
Tell 'em I'll be there
Reaffirms the assurance of attendance in the cool evening atmosphere.
In the cool, cool, cool of the evening
Indicates using a product (slickum) on hair for the event.
Slickum on my hair.
Reinforces the description of the lively atmosphere at the gathering.
When the party's gettin' a glow on
Highlights the energized and musical environment of the party.
And singin' fills the air
Conditionally expresses availability if not confined (in jail) and beverages are present.
If I ain't in the clink,
Implies being free from being imprisoned or detained.
And there's sumpin' to drink,
Indicates the desire for something to drink at the event.
You can tell 'em I'll be there
Reiterates the commitment to attend the gathering.
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