A Shot of Rhythm and Blues
Groove to the Beat: Unveiling the Soulful Rhythm and Blues Narrative
Lyrics
lets have a little bit of rhythm
Expressing a desire for some rhythmic music.
and a little bit of blues now
Desiring a bit of blues music as well.
and now the swinging bass guitar one time
Highlighting the introduction of a swinging bass guitar.
and now you got cold ryhthm and blues
Describing the resulting music as a combination of cold rhythm and blues.
Well, if your hands start a-clapping and your fingers start a-popping
Describing the physical response to the music—clapping, popping fingers, and moving feet.
And your feet start a-moving around
Emphasizing the energetic movement of the body.
And if you start to swing and sway when the band start to play
Describing a lively reaction to the band playing.
A real cool and way-out sound
Expressing appreciation for a cool and unique sound.
And if you get the Can't Help It, when you can't sit down
Referring to a feeling of being unable to resist dancing.
You feel like you gotta move around
Suggesting a strong urge to move around when the music is playing.
You get a shot of rhythm and blues
Introducing the idea of getting a "shot" of rhythm and blues.
With just a little rock and roll on the side
Adding rock and roll as an additional musical element.
Just for good measure
Stressing the inclusion of rock and roll for good measure.
You get a pair of dancing shoes
Mentioning the acquisition of dancing shoes.
Well, with your lover by your side
Highlighting the enjoyment of dancing with a partner.
Don't you know you're gonna have a lot of pleasure?
Anticipating a pleasurable experience.
Don't you worry 'bout a thing, when you start to dance and sing
Encouraging not to worry while dancing and singing.
Until bumps come up on you
Warning about potential challenges like bumps during dancing.
And if the rhythm finally gets you and the beat gets her, too
Addressing what to do if the rhythm catches you.
Well, here's the thing for you to do
Get a shot of rhythm and blues
Repeating the combination of rhythm and blues with a side of rock and roll.
With just a little rock and roll on the side
Reiterating the inclusion of rock and roll for good measure.
Just for good measure
Repeating the acquisition of dancing shoes.
Get a pair of dancing shoes
Reiterating the enjoyment of dancing with a partner.
Well, with your lover by your side
Reiterating the anticipation of a pleasurable experience.
Don't you know you're gonna have a lot of pleasure?
Don't you worry 'bout a thing, when you start to dance and sing
Warning about potential challenges like bumps during dancing.
Until bumps come up on you
Addressing what to do if the rhythm catches you.
And if the rhythm finally gets you and the beat gets her, too
Well, here's the thing for you to do
Reiterating the suggestion to get a "shot" of rhythm and blues.
Get a shot of rhythm and blues
Reiterating the inclusion of rock and roll for good measure.
Get a pair of dancing shoes
Repeating the acquisition of dancing shoes.
Get a shot of rhythm and blues
Well, with your lover by your side
Reiterating the enjoyment of dancing with a partner.
Don't you know you're gonna have a lot of pleasure?
Reiterating the anticipation of a pleasurable experience.
Don't you worry 'bout a thing, when you start to dance and sing
Encouraging not to worry while dancing and singing.
Until bumps come up on you
Warning about potential challenges like bumps during dancing.
And if the rhythm finally gets you and the beat gets her, too
Addressing what to do if the rhythm catches you.
Well, here's the thing for you to do
Well, here's the thing for you to do
Emphasizing the suggested action in response to the rhythm.
Well, here's the thing for you to do
Repeating the emphasized action in response to the rhythm.
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