Git You a Job
From Trash Bins to Broadway Dreams: A Tale of Ambition and Destiny
Lyrics
Early every morning on Tin Pan Alley, you could hear 'em rattlin' round
Describes the morning activity on Tin Pan Alley with people moving around.
Old Jefferson the trash man and his little boy, Junior Brown.
Introduces Old Jefferson, the trash man, and his son Junior Brown.
Man, he was a real big talker, talkin' to that kid
Highlights Old Jefferson's talkative nature, especially with his son.
We'd listen out the window, you could hear every word he said.
People eavesdrop on Old Jefferson's conversations with his son from nearby.
He said, "Son, ya got them baggy pants, your shoes are full of holes."
Old Jefferson criticizes Junior Brown's appearance, mentioning baggy pants and worn-out shoes.
The little boy belongs to the trash man's, got a long way to go.
Junior Brown, the trash man's son, is suggested to have a challenging journey ahead.
Gonna' git you a job as a water boy in the cafe down the street.
Suggests a plan to get Junior Brown a job as a water boy at a nearby cafe.
People gonna' come and drink that water just to hear you sing.
Foresees people coming to the cafe to hear Junior Brown sing while serving water.
Rich lady tip you a quarter from the mansion on the hill
Predicts tips from a rich lady and a song man, indicating potential success.
Song man come, pick you up, probably tip you a dollar bill.
Anticipates a song man picking up Junior Brown and tipping him well.
Say, tell you what I'm gonna' do, I'm gonna' get you a job at the Can Can Show.
Expands the plan, suggesting a job at the Can Can Show for Junior Brown.
The little boy belongs to the trash man's got a long way to go.
Reiterates that Junior Brown has a long journey ahead despite potential opportunities.
Gonna' work a little while for the Can Can, sing and dance for the folks.
Envisions Junior Brown working for the Can Can Show, singing and dancing.
Git you a job on Broadway, playin' in a big time show.
Sets a higher goal for Junior Brown, imagining him working on Broadway.
Little boy says, "Hey, Daddy, hey, Daddy, tell me more."
Junior Brown expresses curiosity, asking his father for more information.
Daddy says, "You're nearly eight years old, we better git you something goin'.
Old Jefferson acknowledges Junior Brown's age and suggests finding him a path forward.
People gonna' call you Mister, hang a big star on the door."
Foretells success for Junior Brown, with people calling him "Mister" and achieving recognition.
Little boy belongs to the trash man's got a long way to go.
Reiterates that despite potential success, Junior Brown has a long way to go.
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