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🎵 Lady Marmalade by Labelle
🎶 Lyrics
[Intro]
Hey sister, go sister
Soul sister, go sister
Hey sister, go sister
Soul sister, go sister
[Verse 1]
He met Marmalade down in old New Orleans
Strutting her stuff on the street
She said, "Hello, hey Joe
You wanna give it a go?" hmm hmm
[Chorus]
Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da
Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha chocolata, ya ya
Creole Lady Marmalade
[Post-Chorus]
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
[Verse 2]
He stayed in her boudoir (Hey sister, go sister)
While she freshened up (Soul sister, go sister)
That boy drank all that magnolia wine
(Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister)
On her black satin sheets
Where he started to freak
[Chorus]
Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da
Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha chocolata, ya ya
Creole Lady Marmalade
[Post-Chorus]
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
[Instrumental Bridge]
[Verse 3]
Hey, hey, hey
Touching her skin, feeling silky smooth (Ah!)
Color of cafe au lait
Made the savage beast inside
Roar until it cried
"More, more, more!"
Now he's at home doing nine to five
Living his grey flannel life
But when he turns off to sleep
Old memories creep
More, more, more!
[Chorus]
Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da da
Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha chocolata, ya ya
Creole Lady Marmalade
[Post-Chorus]
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Creole Lady Marmalade
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?
Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?
[Outro]
Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da
Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
Mocha chocolata, ya ya
Gitchi gitchi ya ya here (Ya ya ya ya)
Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
🗒️ Breakdown Type of This Song
Here's a breakdown of the musical genres and styles that influence "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle:
Core Genre:
Funk: This is the primary foundation of the song. It's apparent in the following:
Driving rhythmic bassline
Prominent horns (especially in the intro)
Syncopated rhythm guitar
Call and response-style vocals
Additional Influences:
Soul: Labelle's roots are in soul music, and this is strongly reflected in:
Patti LaBelle's powerful, emotionally charged lead vocals
Harmonies from Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash that add depth and feeling
Disco: While disco reached mainstream popularity slightly later than the song's release, "Lady Marmalade" has elements that fit into this genre:
A steady, danceable beat throughout
Polished production with a sense of sheen
A repetitive chorus that's easy to sing along to
Touches of Other Styles
New Orleans R&B: The lyrical setting and the Creole references suggest a nod to the rich musical traditions of New Orleans.
Glam Rock: Labelle's image at the time was bold and glitzy, slightly mirroring the glam rock aesthetic popular in the '70s.
Overall, "Lady Marmalade" is a fantastic example of how genres blend and evolve. It's a funk song at its core, infused with soul, disco, and hints of other vibrant influences!
00:00 Introduction
00:18 Intro
00:28 Verse 1
00:39 Chorus
00:57 Post-Chorus
01:08 Verse 2
01:19 Chorus
01:37 Post-Chorus
01:48 Instrumental Bridge
02:00 Verse 3
02:38 Chorus
Hey sister, go sister
Soul sister, go sister Hey sister, go sister
Soul sister, go sister He met Marmalade down in old New Orleans Strutting her stuff on the street She said,
"Hello, hey Joe You
wanna give it a go?" hmm hmm Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da Gitchi gitchi ya ya here Mocha chocolata, ya ya Creole Lady Marmalade Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? He stayed in her boudoir
(Hey sister, go sister) While she freshened up
(Soul sister, go sister) That boy drank
all that magnolia wine (Hey sister, go sister, soul sister, go sister) On her black satin sheets Where he started to freak Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da Gitchi gitchi ya ya here Mocha chocolata, ya ya Creole Lady Marmalade Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Hey, hey, hey Touching her skin, feeling silky smooth
(Ah!) Color of cafe au lait Made the savage beast inside Roar until
it cried "More, more,
more!" Now he's at home doing nine to five Living his grey flannel li
fe But when he turns off to sleep Old memories creep More, more, more! Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da da Gitchi gitchi ya ya here Mocha chocolata, ya ya Creole Lady Marmalade Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Voulez-vous couchez avec moi ce soir? Creole Lady Marmalade Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi
? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi? Gitchi gitchi ya ya da da Gitchi gitchi ya ya here Mocha chocolata, ya ya Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
(Ya ya
ya ya) Gitchi gitchi ya ya here
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