Lindy Hop Blues
Lindy Hop Ball: Dance, Desire, and Unexpected Tragedy
Lyrics
Mary was a dancing at the lindy hop ball
Mary was dancing at the lindy hop ball.
Boy she danced amazin', blazin' star of the hall
She danced amazingly, a blazing star of the hall.
Boogie and a swinging, saw 'r pretty long legs
Boogieing and swinging, showcasing her pretty long legs.
And I was thinking 'bout-a steaming hot steps
The narrator was thinking about her impressive dance steps.
At the lindy hop blues
Reflecting on the lindy hop blues.
(Lindy hop lindy hop lindy hop blues)
Repetition of "Lindy hop blues."
Lindy hop blues
More emphasis on the blues associated with lindy hop.
(Lindy hop)
Repetition of "Lindy hop."
At the lindy hop
Expressing the experience of being at the lindy hop.
Oh man
An exclamation emphasizing the impact of the experience.
My mind went pop
The narrator's mind was overwhelmed or surprised.
Courting dancing Mary at the lindy hop ball
Courting or pursuing Mary while dancing at the lindy hop ball.
In Spring and summer up until a sunny blue fall
Describing the seasons during which the narrator courted Mary.
Silky white dress 'round 'r pretty long legs
Mary wore a silky white dress, highlighting her long legs.
And I carried 'r up the lindy church steps
The narrator carried Mary up the lindy church steps, suggesting a romantic involvement.
At the lindy hop blues
Reflecting on the lindy hop blues again.
(Lindy hop lindy hop lindy hop blues)
Repetition of "Lindy hop blues."
Lindy hop blues
More emphasis on the blues associated with lindy hop.
(Lindy hop)
Repetition of "Lindy hop."
At the lindy hop
Expressing the experience of being at the lindy hop.
Oh man
An exclamation emphasizing the impact of the experience.
My mind went pop
The narrator's mind was overwhelmed or surprised.
Mary kept on dancing at the lindy hop ball
Mary continued dancing at the lindy hop ball.
Eyed by ev'ry hopper and she saw them all
She was observed by every hopper, and she noticed them all.
Rumors were a spreading 'bout 'r pretty long legs
Rumors circulated about Mary's pretty long legs.
And I dreamed of dancers and steaming hot steps
The narrator dreamed of dancers and steamy dance steps.
At the lindy hop blues
Reflecting on the lindy hop blues once more.
(Lindy hop lindy hop lindy hop blues)
Repetition of "Lindy hop blues."
Lindy hop blues
More emphasis on the blues associated with lindy hop.
(Lindy hop)
Repetition of "Lindy hop."
At the lindy hop
Expressing the experience of being at the lindy hop.
Oh man
An exclamation emphasizing the impact of the experience.
My mind went pop
The narrator's mind was overwhelmed or surprised.
Mary was the dance star of the lindy hop ball
Mary was the dance star of the lindy hop ball.
Kelly, Fred Astair; yet I'm better then all
Comparing Mary to dance legends Kelly and Fred Astaire, claiming superiority.
Hit her on the head, flipped 'r pretty long legs
Using violence metaphorically, suggesting a negative turn in the relationship.
And I buried Mary near the lindy church steps
The narrator buried Mary near the lindy church steps, indicating a tragic end.
At the lindy hop blues
Reflecting on the lindy hop blues for the last time.
(Lindy hop lindy hop lindy hop blues)
Repetition of "Lindy hop blues."
Lindy hop blues
More emphasis on the blues associated with lindy hop.
(Lindy hop)
Repetition of "Lindy hop."
At the lindy hop
Expressing the experience of being at the lindy hop for the last time.
Oh man
An exclamation emphasizing the final impact of the experience.
My mind went pop
The narrator's mind was overwhelmed or surprised for the last time.
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