Good Old Acappella
Harmony in the Streets: The Soulful Message of Good Old Acappella
Lyrics
Well there's a light coming from the window
Reference to a light coming from the window, setting the scene.
And it shines down on the street
The light shines down on the street.
There's some guys standing on the corner
Some guys are on the corner.
Singin' that good old harmony
Singing in a harmonious acappella style.
And the light coming from the window
Reiteration of the light from the window.
Shines on a streetcorner symphony
The light creates a symphony on the street corner.
Let 'em laugh, let 'em sing
Encouragement to let people laugh and sing.
Makin' that good old harmony
Continuation of making harmonious acappella music.
Soul to soul
Connection from soul to soul.
Brother to brother
Emphasis on brotherhood and unity.
Acappella
Introduction of the acappella style of singing.
Sounds good to me
Expressing approval, sounds good.
Soul to soul
Reiteration of the connection from soul to soul.
Brother to brother
Reiteration of brotherhood and unity.
Acappella
Reiteration of the acappella style of singing.
Sounds good to me
Positive affirmation, sounds good.
I just want it understood
Expressing a desire for understanding.
The boys brought boogey to the neighbourhood
Boogey (possibly a dance style) introduced to the neighborhood.
And they're standing under the light
They are standing under the light.
? of the night
Unclear phrase, possibly referring to the atmosphere of the night.
Singing that good old acappella
Repetition of singing acappella, emphasizing sweetness.
Sound that sounds so sweet
Highlighting the pleasant sound of acappella.
Light, let 'em sing
Encouragement to let them sing, continuing harmonious music.
Makin' that good old harmony
Continuation of making harmonious acappella music.
Soul to soul
Connection from soul to soul.
Brother to brother
Emphasis on brotherhood and unity.
Acappella
Reiteration of the acappella style of singing.
Sounds good to me
Positive affirmation, sounds good.
When I turn out the light
Turning out the light signifies the end of the night.
Say goodbye to another night
Saying goodbye to the night.
I'm gonna rest my weary head
Expressing a need for rest.
Put my bones away to bed
Preparing for sleep.
I'm gonna get on my knees and pray to the Lord
Turning to prayer for another day.
To give me just one more day
Requesting one more day from the Lord.
Oh Lord, hear my plea
A plea for the importance of music in the individual's life.
This music means so much to me
Expressing the significance of the music to the person.
Soul to soul
Connection from soul to soul.
Brother to brother
Emphasis on brotherhood and unity.
Acappella
Reiteration of the acappella style of singing.
Sounds good to me
Positive affirmation, sounds good.
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