Boogie Chillen'
Midnight Revelry: Embracing the Boogie Chillen' Vibe
Lyrics
Well, my mama 'low me just to stay out all night long
His mother allows him to stay out all night.
Oh, Lord
Expressing a sense of awe or acknowledgment of a higher power ("Oh, Lord").
Well, my mama 'low me just to stay out all night long
Repetition of the idea that his mother permits him to stay out all night.
I didn't care she 'low, I would boogie anyhow
Indifference to his mother's permission, he will boogie (dance) regardless.
When I first came to town, people, I was walkin' down Hastings Street
Describing his arrival in town, specifically on Hastings Street.
Everybody was talkin' about the Henry Swing Club
People discussing the Henry Swing Club, suggesting a vibrant social scene.
I decided I drop in there that night
Decision to visit the Henry Swing Club.
When I got there, I say, "Yes, people"
Upon arrival, expressing excitement and acknowledgement of the lively atmosphere.
They was really havin' a ball
Confirmation that the people at the club were truly enjoying themselves.
Yes, I know
Reiteration of awareness of the vibrant atmosphere.
Boogie Chillen'
Introduction to the title, "Boogie Chillen'".
One night I was layin' down
Narration of a moment when he was lying down.
I heard mama and papa talkin'
Overhearing a conversation between his parents.
I heard papa tell mama let that boy boogie-woogie
Father encouraging his mother to let the boy express himself through boogie-woogie music.
It's in him and it got to come out
Emphasis on the inherent nature of the boy to express himself through music.
And I felt so good
A sense of joy and fulfillment after expressing himself through boogie-woogie.
Went on boogin' just the same
Continuation of his boogie-woogie, unaffected by the conversation he overheard.
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