Lyrics
Down in New Orleans
Refers to the city of New Orleans.
They got a place I like
There's a specific place in New Orleans that the singer enjoys.
It's called the Mystic Queen
The place is called the Mystic Queen.
And they'll treat you right
Implies that people are treated well at the Mystic Queen.
Got a gold-toothed woman
Describes a woman with a gold tooth at the establishment.
Takin' money by the door
She takes money from patrons entering the place.
Got a sign at the bar
There's a sign at the bar indicating to quench one's thirst.
Says "Thirst No More!"
Encouragement to drink and enjoy oneself at the Mystic Queen.
Gotta get back to my
Expresses a desire to return to the Mystic Queen.
Mystic Queen
Reiterates the desire to return to the Mystic Queen.
You know that girl
Indicates familiarity with a girl at the Mystic Queen.
Put a spell on me
Suggests that the girl has captivated the singer in some way.
When the joint gets jumpin'
When the place becomes lively.
She sways from side to side
The girl moves rhythmically from side to side.
You can feel her rockin'
Her movement matches the rhythm of the music.
To the rhythm of the tide
Her movements synchronize with the flow of the tide.
Some say she used to be a boat
There's a story suggesting she was once a boat along the Mississippi shore.
On the Mississippi shore
Her origin story is connected to the Mississippi.
'Til she was carried by a storm
She was carried to the Seventh Ward by a storm.
Over to the Seventh Ward
Describes her relocation due to the storm.
Gotta get back to my
Reiteration of the desire to return to the Mystic Queen.
Mystic Queen
Reiterates the connection with the girl at the Mystic Queen.
You know that girl
Re-emphasizes the captivating effect the girl has on the singer.
put a spell on me
Restates the captivating effect the girl has on the singer.
You know they got that Jambalaya
Lists popular New Orleans dishes, emphasizing the atmosphere of the place.
And that Crawfish Etouffee
Continues listing New Orleans food specialties.
And don't you dare forget
Highlights the importance of the catch of the day.
The catch of the day
Underlines the significance of fresh seafood.
There's a party going down
There's a lively event happening.
Up on Frenchman street
Specific location where a party is occurring.
Have you doin' the soft shoe
Describes the enthusiastic dance style happening at the party.
Jumpin' out of your seat
The energy is so contagious it makes people want to dance.
Gotta get back to my
Repeated desire to return to the Mystic Queen.
Mystic Queen
Reiterates the connection with the captivating girl.
You know that girl
Emphasizes the captivating influence the girl has on the singer.
Put a spell on me
Restates the compelling effect the girl has on the singer.
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