F.D.R. Jones
Joyful Arrival: Unveiling the Meaning of F.D.R. Jones' Lyrics
Lyrics
I hear tell there's a stranger in the Jones household
There's a rumor of a stranger in the Jones household
(Yes siree, yes siree)
Confirmation or emphasis of the previous line
That's what I'm told
Reiterating the information heard about the stranger
I hear tell there's a new arrival six days old
Indicating the arrival of a new baby, six days old
(Yes siree, yes siree)
Confirmation or emphasis of the new arrival
Worth his weight in gold
The baby is highly valued, described as "worth his weight in gold"
Come right in and meet the son
Invitation to meet the newborn son after the christening
Christening's done, time to have some fun
Suggesting that the formalities are over, and it's time for enjoyment
(Yes siree, yes siree, yes siree)
Repetition emphasizing the joyous occasion
Yes siree, yes siree, it's a big holiday everywhere
Highlighting the widespread celebration of the big holiday
For the Jones family has a brand new heir
Announcing the Jones family's new heir, a cause for celebration
He's the joy heaven sent and they proudly present
Describing the baby as a joyful blessing from heaven
Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
Introducing the baby with the full name "Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones"
When he grows up he never will stray
Expressing the hope that the child will stay true to his roots
With a name like the one that he's got today
Noting the significance of the prestigious name he has been given
As he walks down the street folks will say
Anticipating positive reactions from people when they meet him
"Pleased to meet, Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones"
Enthusiastically introducing "Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones"
What a smile and how he shows it
Commenting on the baby's smile and how he expresses happiness
He'll keep happy all day long
Expecting the baby to be happy throughout the day
What a name, I bet he knows it
Highlighting the significance of the name and its recognition
With that handle how can he go wrong?
Expressing confidence in the baby's success with such a name
And the folks in the town all agree
Stating the town's consensus that the baby will become famous
He'll be famous, as famous as he can be
Emphasizing the expected fame of "Mister Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones"
How can he be a dud or a stick in the mud
Rejecting the possibility of the baby being dull or unremarkable
When he's Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones?
Reiterating the confidence in the success of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
(Yes siree, yes siree, yes siree)
Repetition of the celebratory affirmation
'Cause he's Franklin D. Roosevelt Jones
Final confirmation of the baby's name and its significance
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