Jambalaya
Bayou Revelry: Yulie Ruth's Jambalaya Joy
Lyrics
Goodbye Joe me gotta go, me oh, my oh
Expressing farewell, indicating the speaker's intention to leave.
Me gotta go pull the pirogue down the bayou
Planning to move a pirogue (a small boat) down the bayou (a body of water).
My Yvonne the sweetest one, me oh, my oh
Referring to Yvonne, expressing affection for her as the sweetest one.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Anticipating a great time or celebration on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and a filet gumbo
Mentioning various Louisiana dishes (Jambalaya, crawfish pie, filet gumbo) that contribute to the festive atmosphere.
Cause tonight i'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Looking forward to meeting the speaker's beloved "ma cher amio" (my dear friend).
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Describing activities like playing the guitar, filling the fruit jar, and enjoying oneself.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Reiterating the expectation of having a great time on the bayou.
Thibodaux Fontaineaux the place is buzzin'
Naming a location (Thibodaux Fontaineaux) that is lively or busy.
Kinfolk come to see Yvonne by the dozen
Highlighting the arrival of many relatives (kinfolk) to see Yvonne.
Dress in style and go hog wild me oh, my oh
Encouraging dressing in style and celebrating enthusiastically.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Repeating the anticipation of having a great time on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and a filet gumbo
Reaffirming the mention of Louisiana dishes and the excitement for the evening.
Cause tonight i'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Reiterating the excitement of meeting the dear friend.
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Repeating the activities of playing the guitar and enjoying oneself.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Emphasizing the anticipation of a joyous time on the bayou.
Jambalaya and a crawfish pie and a filet gumbo
Repeating the mention of Louisiana dishes and the excitement for the evening.
Cause tonight i'm gonna see my ma cher amio
Reiterating the excitement of meeting the dear friend.
Pick guitar fill fruit jar and be gay-o
Repeating the activities of playing the guitar and enjoying oneself.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Emphasizing the anticipation of a joyous time on the bayou.
On the bayou, me oh
Highlighting the setting on the bayou as the place for festivities.
Son of a gun we'll have big fun on the bayou
Reiterating the expectation of having a great time on the bayou.
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