Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
New Orleans Dreams: A Musical Oasis of Love and Beauty
Lyrics
Way down yonder, in New Orleans
Referring to New Orleans, a location far away
In the land of the dreamy scenes
Describing a place with dream-like, picturesque settings
It's a garden of Eden, you know what I mean
Portraying New Orleans as a beautiful, idyllic place, akin to the Garden of Eden
Creole babies with lovin' eyes
Highlighting the affectionate nature of Creole babies
Softly whisper their tender sighs
Describing the tender expressions of Creole babies
Stop, ya bet your life you'll linger there, a little while
Encouraging the listener to stay in New Orleans for a while
Stop, won't you give your lady fair, a little smile?
Requesting the listener to smile at their lady
It's the heaven right here on earth
Emphasizing that New Orleans is like heaven on earth
All the beautiful queens
Mentioning beautiful queens, likely referring to women in New Orleans
Way down yonder, in New Orleans
Reiterating the charm and allure of New Orleans
Stop, won't you give your lady fair, a little smile?
Repeating the request for a smile from the lady
Stop, give lady fair, a little smile
Reiterating the importance of giving the lady a smile
Oh!
An exclamation, possibly indicating excitement or emphasis
It's the heaven right here on earth
Reiterating that New Orleans is like heaven on earth
All the beautiful queens
Reaffirming the presence of beautiful queens in New Orleans
Look out!
A warning or attention grabber
Way down yonder, in New Orleans
Repeating the idea that the setting is New Orleans
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