House of Bamboo
Swing and Shake in the House of Bamboo Bliss
Lyrics
Number fifty-four,
Refers to a specific house numbered fifty-four.
The house with the bamboo door,
Describes the distinctive feature of the house being identified with a bamboo door.
Bamboo roof and bamboo walls,
Highlights the material used for the roof and walls of the house, made entirely of bamboo.
They've even got a bamboo floor!
Emphasizes that even the flooring inside the house is made of bamboo.
You must get to know Soho Joe,
Introduces 'Soho Joe,' the proprietor of an establishment called the House of Bamboo.
He runs an Expresso,
Specifies that Soho Joe manages an espresso bar within the House of Bamboo.
Called the House of Bamboo.
Confirms that 'House of Bamboo' is the name of the establishment.
It's a made of sticks.
Describes the house metaphorically as being constructed from sticks.
Sticks and bricks,
Compares the construction materials of the house, sticks, and bricks.
But you can get your kicks
Suggests that despite its humble construction, one can have an enjoyable time there.
In the house of bamboo.
Reiterates the idea that despite its modest construction, the House of Bamboo offers entertainment and enjoyment.
Well in this casino, you can drink a chino,
Implies that the establishment has a casino where one can drink 'chino' (possibly coffee) and enjoy oneself.
And it's gotcha swingin' to the cha cha
Suggests that the music played at the casino can make people dance to the cha cha.
Dance the bolero in a sombrero.
Describes the diverse activities one can engage in, like dancing the bolero while wearing a sombrero.
Shake like a snake!
Encourages energetic movement, possibly dancing, resembling the actions of a snake.
You wanna stop in when the cats are hoppin'.
Encourages visiting when the place is lively and active with people.
Let your two feet move-a to the big beat;
Encourages dancing to the music, implying an energetic and rhythmic movement.
Pick yourself a kitten and listen to a platter
Suggests choosing a partner and enjoying music that excites the jukebox.
That rocks the juke-box!
Describes the exciting music that the jukebox plays.
I'm-a telling you, when you're blue,
States that when feeling down or sad, there are plenty of activities to engage in at the House of Bamboo.
Well there's a lot to do
Reaffirms that there's a lot of entertainment and enjoyment available at the House of Bamboo.
In the House Of Bamboo.
Summarizes the diverse entertainment and activities available at the House of Bamboo.
Comment