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Neil Diamond Mr. Bojangles Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9/10 [4 votes]Album: Touching You, Touching Me / Original Release Date: 1969Genre: PopSong Duration: 4 min 53 sec
Mr. Bojangles
Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond
NEIL DIAMOND
- Mr. Bojangles LyricsI knew a man, Bojangles and he danced for you
In worn out shoes
Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants
The old soft shoe
He jumped so high
He jumped so high
Then he'd lightly touch down
I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was
Down and out
He looked to me to be the eyes of age
As he spoke right out
He talked of life
He talked of life
He laughed, clicked his heels and stepped
He said his name, Bojangles and he danced a lick
Across the cell
He grabbed his pants, a better stance
Oh, he jumped so high
Then he clicked his heels
He let go a laugh
He let go a laugh
Pushed back his clothes all around
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
He danced for those in minstral shows and county fairs
Throughout the south
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him
Traveled about
The dog up and died
He up and died
After twenty years he still grieves
He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks
For drinks and tips
But most the time I spend behind these county bars
'cause I drinks a bit
He shook his head
And as he shook his head
I heard someone ask him please
Please
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
In worn out shoes
Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants
The old soft shoe
He jumped so high
He jumped so high
Then he'd lightly touch down
I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was
Down and out
He looked to me to be the eyes of age
As he spoke right out
He talked of life
He talked of life
He laughed, clicked his heels and stepped
He said his name, Bojangles and he danced a lick
Across the cell
He grabbed his pants, a better stance
Oh, he jumped so high
Then he clicked his heels
He let go a laugh
He let go a laugh
Pushed back his clothes all around
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
He danced for those in minstral shows and county fairs
Throughout the south
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him
Traveled about
The dog up and died
He up and died
After twenty years he still grieves
He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks
For drinks and tips
But most the time I spend behind these county bars
'cause I drinks a bit
He shook his head
And as he shook his head
I heard someone ask him please
Please
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
Facts about Mr. Bojangles
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Mr. Bojangles is written by Jerry Jeff Walker.
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It is first released in 1969 as part of Neil Diamond's album "Touching You, Touching Me" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the ballad 'Mr. Bojangles' rendered by Neil Diamond narrates the tale of a performer who in spite of loss and hardships finds dancing his way to joy and comfort. The personage of Mr. Bojangles epitomizes the triumph of spirit, the capacity to discover tiny bits of happiness even when surrounded by hardships, and the therapeutic power of art as a means of self-expression. Mr. Bojangles lyrics reflect mainly on the themes of nostalgia, heartbreak, despair, joy and contemplation. At the same time, they draw attention to the interplay of nostalgia and memory, struggle and resilience, the power of dance and expression. The lyrics encompass the themes of hard times and loss, with the mentions of alcohol and grief which might not be suitable for the youngest kids unless with parental supervision. Nonetheless, since there are no explicit words, violence or sexual content, the song can be considered suitable for older kids with some parental oversight.
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Mr. Bojangles falls under the genre Pop.
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Mr. Bojangles song length is 4 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote Mr. Bojangles lyrics?
Mr. Bojangles is written by Jerry Jeff Walker.
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When was Mr. Bojangles released?
It is first released in 1969 as part of Neil Diamond's album "Touching You, Touching Me" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Mr. Bojangles lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, the ballad 'Mr. Bojangles' rendered by Neil Diamond narrates the tale of a performer who in spite of loss and hardships finds dancing his way to joy and comfort. The personage of Mr. Bojangles epitomizes the triumph of spirit, the capacity to discover tiny bits of happiness even when surrounded by hardships, and the therapeutic power of art as a means of self-expression. Mr. Bojangles lyrics reflect mainly on the themes of nostalgia, heartbreak, despair, joy and contemplation. At the same time, they draw attention to the interplay of nostalgia and memory, struggle and resilience, the power of dance and expression. The lyrics encompass the themes of hard times and loss, with the mentions of alcohol and grief which might not be suitable for the youngest kids unless with parental supervision. Nonetheless, since there are no explicit words, violence or sexual content, the song can be considered suitable for older kids with some parental oversight.
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Which genre is Mr. Bojangles?
Mr. Bojangles falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Mr. Bojangles?
Mr. Bojangles song length is 4 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jerry Jeff Walker
Record Label(s): 2007 Geffen Records
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