Juke Joint Johnny
Embracing the Juke Joint Lifestyle: A Musical Journey
Lyrics
Well, I called my baby and I told her to be
Calling the speaker's romantic partner, instructing them to be at the juke joint.
Down at the juke joint a-waitin' for me
Asking the partner to wait for the speaker at the juke joint.
'Cause I'm a juke joint Johnny
Identifying as "Juke Joint Johnny," someone familiar with all the local joints.
I know every joint in town
Expressing knowledge of every entertainment venue in town.
I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reiterating the identity as "Juke Joint Johnny" and being always active in the social scene.
And I'm always jukin' around
Emphasizing a lively and social lifestyle, always engaged in social activities.
Now, I work all weekend and I draw my pay
Working during the weekend, receiving pay, and spending it all at the juke joint.
I hit a juke joint and I throw it all away
Indicating a pattern of spending all earnings at the juke joint after working.
'Cause I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reiterating the identity as "Juke Joint Johnny" and foreseeing a continued lifestyle.
I guess I'll always be
Acknowledging a persistent identity as "Juke Joint Johnny."
I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reaffirming the speaker's attachment to the juke joint as a home.
And a juke joint is home to me
Emphasizing the significance of the juke joint as a comfortable and familiar place.
Now I can dance all night to a juke joint song
Expressing the ability to dance all night to music commonly played at juke joints.
When the sun comes up I'm still goin' strong
Highlighting endurance and energy to continue socializing until sunrise.
'Cause I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reiterating the identity as "Juke Joint Johnny" and showcasing dancing prowess.
Yeah, now watch me go
Confidently stating the speaker's readiness to continue socializing.
I'm a juke joint Johnny
Repeating the identity and playfully commenting on the partner's pace.
And baby, you're steppin' slow
Teasing the partner for dancing slowly compared to the energetic speaker.
These lonesome blues don't bother me none
Claiming indifference to loneliness and asserting knowledge of fun-seeking individuals.
'Cause I know every gal that wants to have fun
Expressing familiarity with women who enjoy having a good time.
'Cause I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reaffirming the speaker's identity and claiming to be carefree.
There ain't no flies on me
Asserting a carefree and confident attitude, suggesting no flaws.
I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reiterating the speaker's identity and reaffirming the importance of juke joints.
And a juke joint is where I'll be
Stating the preference for spending time at the juke joint.
Well, I told my gal I just couldn't stay
Telling the romantic partner about the inability to stay due to a desire for continued enjoyment.
She wants to marry, but I wants to play
Highlighting a conflict between the partner's desire for marriage and the speaker's preference for fun.
'Cause I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reiterating the speaker's identity and expressing a continuous desire for socializing.
I like to go all the time
Expressing a consistent preference for a social lifestyle and continued activity.
I'm a juke joint Johnny
Reaffirming the identity as "Juke Joint Johnny" and a commitment to socializing.
And I juke on down the line
Concluding with the speaker continuing to enjoy life and socializing.
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