Jambalaya
Bayou Revelry: Jerry Lee Lewis Serenades Joyful Jambalaya Nights
Lyrics
Goodbye, Joe, me gotta go, me oh my oh
Expressing farewell ("Goodbye, Joe"), indicating the need to leave ("me gotta go, me oh my oh").
Me gotta go, pole the pi rogue down the bayou
Leaving by pole, possibly on a small boat ("pole the pi rogue down the bayou").
My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh
Referring to a loved one named Yvonne, expressing affection ("My Yvonne, the sweetest one, me oh my oh").
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Anticipating a good time or celebration ("Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou").
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
Mentioning traditional Louisiana dishes, suggesting a festive atmosphere.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Excitement about reuniting with a cherished person ("'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio").
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Planning to play the guitar, enjoy drinks ("Pick guitar, fill fruit jar, and be gayo").
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Reiterating the expectation of having a great time ("Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou").
Thibaud, Fontaine aux, the place is buzzing
Naming locations and indicating a lively atmosphere ("Thibaud, Fontaine aux, the place is buzzing").
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Family members gathering to see Yvonne in large numbers ("Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen").
Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh
Describing the festive attire and lively behavior ("Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh my oh").
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Reiterating the expectation of a joyful celebration ("Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou").
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
Repeating the mention of traditional dishes, emphasizing the festive nature.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Reaffirming excitement about seeing a loved one ("'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio").
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Reiterating plans for music and enjoyment ("Pick guitar, fill fruit jar, and be gayo").
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Expressing anticipation of a joyful time ("Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou").
Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue
Desiring to settle down away from the town and engage in fishing ("Settle down far from town, get me a pirogue").
And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou
Planning to catch fish in the bayou using a small boat ("And I'll catch all the fish in the bayou").
Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o
Willing to make sacrifices for Yvonne's needs ("Swap my mon to buy Yvonne what she need-o").
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Reiterating the expectation of a joyful celebration ("Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou").
Jambalaya and a craw fish pie and filé gumbo
Repeating the mention of traditional dishes, emphasizing the festive nature.
'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Reaffirming excitement about seeing a loved one ("'Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio").
Pick guitar, fill fruit jar and be gayo
Reiterating plans for music and enjoyment ("Pick guitar, fill fruit jar, and be gayo").
Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou
Expressing anticipation of a joyful time ("Son of a gun, we'll have big fun on the bayou").
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