Lulu's Back in Town
Lulu's Return: Jazzed-Up Excitement and Stylish Swagger
Lyrics
Where's that careless chambermaid?
The singer is looking for a chambermaid.
Where'd she put my razor blade?
Searching for a razor blade that the chambermaid misplaced.
She mislaid it, I'm afraid,
Expressing concern about the lost razor blade.
It's gotta be foun'!
Confident it will be found eventually.
Ask her when she cleaned my room
Asking about the whereabouts of the singer's perfume.
What she did with my perfume;
Expressing the importance of not losing the perfume.
I just can't lose it,
The singer needs the perfume and can't afford to lose it.
I've gotta use it,
Explaining the necessity of using the perfume because someone named Lulu is back in town.
'Cause Lulu's back in town.
Lulu's return is the reason for the urgency of using the perfume.
Gotta get my old tuxedo pressed,
Repeats lines 1-9.
Gotta sew a button on my vest,
-'Cause tonight I've gotta look my best,
-Lulu's back in town.
-Gotta get a half a buck somewhere,
-Gotta shine my shoes and slick my hair,
-Gotta get myself a boutonniere,
-Lulu's back in town.
-You can tell all my pets,
-All my Harlem coquettes;
-Mister Otis regrets
-That he won't be aroun'.
-You can tell the mailman not to call,
-I ain't comin' home until the fall,
-And I might not get back home at all,
-Lulu's back in town.
-You can bet I've got it bad,
The singer is deeply affected by Lulu's presence.
Best complaint I've ever had;
Considering the strong emotions experienced due to Lulu's return.
We'll be stepping out tonight,
Preparing for a night out with Lulu.
An' struttin', an' how.
Ready to showcase themselves proudly with Lulu.
We're in for the swellest time,
Anticipating a great time despite potential financial limitations.
Finish up without a dime;
Willing to have fun even without much money.
Look here, you fellers,
Addressing others, possibly friends, about Lulu's impressive qualities.
I'll make you jealous,
Expressing how amazing Lulu is to make others envious.
My Lulu, she's a wow.
Praising Lulu's remarkable personality.
Gotta get my old tuxedo pressed,
Repeats lines 27-53.
Gotta sew a button on my vest,
-'Cause tonight I've gotta look my best,
-Lulu's back in town.
-Gotta get a half a buck somewhere,
-Gotta shine my shoes and slick my hair,
-Gotta get myself a boutonniere,
-Lulu's back in town.
-You can tell all my pets,
-All my blondes and brunettes;
-Mister Otis regrets
-That he won't be aroun'.
-You can tell the mailman not to call,
-I ain't comin' home until the fall,
-And I might not get back home at all,
-Lulu's back in town.
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