Jambalaya
Bayou Revelry: Johnny Horton's Musical Tale of Love and Cajun Delight
Lyrics
Thank you very much Norm Bale and good evening everybody
Introduction and greeting to the audience and the show.
This is our third in a new series, Saturday series of programmes
Announcement about the series of programs and its frequency.
And we haven't even begun to tap the tremendous source of talent
Recognition of untapped talent available on the Louisiana Hayride show.
On the Louisiana Hayride
Reference to the abundance of talent from Louisiana Hayride.
Now you take Johnny Horton, the singing fisherman
Introducing Johnny Horton, known as a talented singer.
Here's a guy that's just loaded with talent
Highlighting Horton's talent.
But we just can't get him away from the ol' fishin' hole
Expressing difficulty in getting Horton away from his fishing activities.
He just barely makes it in every Saturday night
Noting Horton's struggle to make it to the show on time due to fishing.
Here he is, right now!
Announcing Horton's immediate appearance.
Goodbye Joe me gotta go me oh my oh
Informal farewell, expressing the need to leave.
Me gotta go pole the pirogue down the bayou
Expressing the intention to row a small boat down the bayou.
My Yvonne the sweetest one me oh my oh
Referring to Yvonne, expressing affection.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Anticipating enjoyment and good times at the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Listing traditional Louisiana foods, anticipating enjoyment.
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Excitement about meeting a beloved person.
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Planning to play music and celebrate.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Anticipating joyous moments at the bayou.
Thibodaux Fontaineaux the place is buzzin'
Describing a buzzing and lively atmosphere in Thibodaux Fontaineaux.
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Expecting many relatives to visit Yvonne.
Dress in style and go hog wild me oh my oh
Planning to enjoy extravagantly and stylishly.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Expecting lively and fun times at the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Reiteration of traditional Louisiana foods, indicating anticipation.
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Excitement about meeting a beloved person.
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Planning to play music and celebrate.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Anticipating joyous moments at the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and filé gumbo
Repetition of anticipation for traditional Louisiana foods and enjoyment.
Cause tonight I'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Excitement about meeting a beloved person.
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Planning to play music and celebrate.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Anticipating joyous moments at the bayou.
Well, you see what I mean haha
Commentary, emphasizing the fisherman's attachment to fishing.
You can get the fisherman away from the lake
Noting the difficulty in diverting the fisherman's thoughts from fishing.
But you can't keep him from thinkin' about it, can you huh
Reflecting on the fisherman's persistent thoughts about fishing.
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