FOLK CONCERT
AFRO-CARIBBEAN
NEW ORLEANS
BEN E. HUNTER
Duration
1.5 hours
Group Size
Up to 10 people
Includes
Food, Drinks, Equipment
Hosted in
English
What You'll Do
Your experience will take place in a beautiful courtyard tucked away in one of the most iconic 7th Ward homes formerly owned by a very prominent African-American Creole family.
You’ll get settled into this uniquely New Orleans’ atmosphere with a delicious bowl of local gumbo (or red beans & rice for vegetarian groups) to savor during the show. Then, Ben E. Hunter will take you along a musical storytelling journey and exploration of New Orleans’ folklore through his all original music. Each song stitches together a rich tapestry of the unique experiences and perspectives of an artist living in the New Orleans of yesterday and today.
Through these soul-stirring songs, and the stories shared throughout, you’ll journey through time and space, touching upon many aspects of the city’s cultural richness, and the deeply varied impacts that Ben and many others like him have experienced in their lives as New Orleanians. From growing up in the historic Treme, to living through the days of Katrina, and then witnessing the remarkable evolution of the city beyond the storm, Ben’s songs and stories impart a first-hand account that will take you deep into the heart of real-life New Orleans.
Your Host
Ben & Aminata
Ben E. Hunter was born & raised in New Orleans' richest musical communities, eventually becoming a trend-setting performer at the famous Cafe Brasil on Frenchmen St. for over a decade prior to Katrina. Ben went on to perform nationally and locally for the past 20+ years, with 7 studio albums recorded in New Orleans, Jamaica, and L.A., winning several esteemed awards and honors as a modern New Orleans' legend. Ben has headlined at Tipatinas, The House of Blues (as one of the first local acts to ever headline HOB), Essence Music Fest, and numerous times at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest.
What's Included
Food
Gumbo (with rice) or Red Beans & Rice (if vegetarians in your group, please let us know)
Drinks
Bottled water is provided
Equipment
Umbrellas to block sun (or rain).
Where You'll Be
Private courtyard living is a keystone of old-world New Orleans’ lifestyle and a defining feature of the city’s greatest historic residential architecture. You will be welcomed into this lovely oasis located right in the heart of the 7th Ward, less than one mile from the French Quarter. We are honored to call this beautiful house our home and to host guests here, from all over the world, for uniquely authentic New Orleans’ experiences.
Availability
Things To Keep In Mind
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
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Woke up in this dream
Grinding an oar
Goin down rivers and streams
Once familiar
And I heard a cry out from the wilderness
Someone needed love like they never had yet
And as far as I could see
Abandoned souls
And all signs were written
No love for the poor (No love for the poor )
At the cross roads we pray (oh)
Were at cross roads everyday (oh)
I was taken by the wind and placed on solid ground
In a familiar place that's now a ghost town
I heard a voice say that love is on the way
As sure as the sun comes for the new day (a new day)
And as far as i could see
Abandoned souls (abandoned souls)
And all signs were written
No love for the poor (No love for the poor )
At the cross roads we pray (oh)
We're at cross roads everyday (oh)
At the cross roads were we pray (oh)
And all sign were written (oh)
At the cross roads there we pray (oh)
And all sign were written (oh)
(oh)
Gypsy Woman got my
Mind in a wonder
Heart pound like thunder
I can hardly breath
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
Down by the river
Down in New Orleans
I call her out
She said don't make a scene
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
And she said
(Take your time) Take your time
Gotta find motive
(Take your time) Take your time
Got to move slowly
Slowly slowly slowly
Saw her in the sky
From across the sea
Cleopatra Nola
Mississippi Queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen (gypsy queen)
And she said
I'll come to you tonight keep you company
I'll come to you tonight boy
In your dreams
Caramel mocha gypsy queen (gypsy queen)
Caramel mocha gypsy queen (gypsy queen)
And she said
(Take your time) Take your time
Gotta find motive
(Take your time) Take your time
Got to move slowly
Slowly Slowly Slowly
Saw her in the sky
From across the sea
Cleopatra Nola
Mississippi Queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen (gypsy queen)
And she said
I'll come to you tonight keep you company
I'll come to you tonight boy
In your dreams
Caramel mocha gypsy queen (gypsy queen)
Caramel mocha gypsy queen (gypsy queen)
And she said
(Take your time) Take your time
Gotta find motive
(Take your time) Take your time
Got to move slowly
And she said
(Take your time) Take your time
Gotta find motive(Take your time baby)
Take your time
(Take your time) Got to move slowly (yeah take your time baby)
Slowly Slowly Slowly
(Take your time) Oh baby take your time baby
Oh baby
(Take your time)Take your time baby
Ah ah oh (Take your time)
take your time (Take your time)
Oh ah
Take your time baby (Take your time)
Take your time baby
Take your time baby (Take your time)
Oh yes
(Take your time) Slowly slowly slowly
Just go (Take your time) slowly slowly slowly
Uh slowly slowly
Take your time
Oh take your time
Mh mh
(The box bangers)
Whole house jumpin'
Gone be awhile
Get up baby
We gone rock a while
Go call cousin
Ann and Sue
Tell all their friends
To all come through
We gonna shake the house foundation
Tear the roof off too
Dance the tile off the floor
You know how we do
Someone call the Sheriff
the fire department too
Crime done been committed
Flames done broke through
‘Cause the whole house jumpin'
Gone be a while
Get up baby
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
Music playin' real loud
You can smell the barbecue
Party like Mardi Gras
On Bourbon Street too
The festival at the racetrack
On River Front too
Get down on the ground on the Bayou
‘Cause the whole house jumpin'
Gone be a while
Get up baby
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
Call 'em out from Treme
Bywater too
Bring 'em down from Uptown
Cross the river too
Call 'em out the east
The whole city too
Tell your friends
From out the parish
To all come through
‘Cause the whole house jumpin
Gone be awhile
Get up baby
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
We gone rock a while
Don't let the sun
Get you when the night has fade
A new day has dawned
You never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
The sun never goes down in the town
At the river bend
The Mississippi flows
Music grows
Night and day
You feel it to the end
Don't let the sun
Get you when the night has fade
A new day has dawned
You never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
Oak trees line Esplanade
From the river to the park
The stories they hold
Are never told
To those who walk the promenade
They dance in the streets
Drink in their sleep
Visit this grave yard city
That houses Marie
Don't let the sun
Get you when the night has fade
A new day has dawned
Never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
Don't let the sun
Get you when the night has fade
A new day has dawned
Never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
And when you get to the end
Remember no foe or friend
You've heard the folklore music grows
You can't call them by name
They dance in the streets
Drink in their sleep
You visit this grave yard city
That houses Marie
Don't let the sun
Get you when the night has fade
A new day has dawned
You never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
Don't let the sun
Get you when the night has fade
A new day has dawned
Never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
Never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
Never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
Never know what unfolds
When the role you've played is done
How can I reach you
To sit and talk
Time and space between
Ethereal thoughts
And how is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
You move across my astral mind
Petals from flowers of all kind
Scent I remember dream to keep
Time when hearts can't be breached
Oh the stars I've counted in your eyes
Lips of fruit that can't be disguised
My mind has made love to you
On a distant planet thousands suns of blue
Your voice the sound loves
Loves melody
I dreamt this dream
On the bottom of the sea
And I say (how does love)
How is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
(How is love)
How is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
How is love to define (oh)
How is love to define (oh)
How is love how is love
To define
How
Oh the stars I've counted in your eyes
Lips of fruit that can't be described
My mind has made love to you
On a distant planet thousands sun of blue
Your voice the sound loves
Loves melody
I dreamt this dream
At the bottom of the sea
And I say (how does love)
How is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
(How is love)
How is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
(How is love)
How is love to define
How is love to define
(How is love)
How is love to define
How is love to define
She walks in
I've never seen a beauty
Such as she
I've never been
Kissed before in my life
Now that's love made right
A sleepless dream
My imagination runs wild
Like a child with their favorite toy
What a joy it brings
Now that's love made right
Now love's made right
Now that's love made right
Now love's made right
(oh) love made right
(oh) love made right
(oh)
A touch I've never had before
Soft as a cloud from a memory stored
I keep close to me
And her scent it's from a time near yet ancient
As she lay close to me
Her breath gives me life
Now that's love made right
Now love's made right
Now that's love made right
Now love's made right
(oh) love made right
(oh) love made right
(oh)
A touch I've never had before
Soft as a cloud from a memory stored
I keep close to me
And her scent it's from a time near yet ancient
As she lay close to me
Her breath gives me life
Now that's love made right
Now love's made right
Now that's love made right
Now (oh) love's made right
(oh) love made right
(oh) love made right
Now that I found myself
The way is clear
After battle fronts
All these years
Leaves of change
Are upon us
Faced all fear
(oh) I am fruit that is gathered
(ah) Before the fall
(ah oh)
Sun shines every day
For one and all
Moon lights the night sky
With the stars
Earth sits in the galaxy
We all are one
(oh) I am fruit that is gathered
(ah) Before the fall
(ah )
Now that the waves have calm
The sea is at rest
The skies are bright and clear
The isle in the distance
Could be a place
Where we can rest (Where we can rest)
Where we can rest
Where we can rest
(oh)
Now that I found myself
The way is clear
After battle fronts
All these years
The leaves of change
Are upon us
Faced all fear
(oh) I am fruit that is gathered
(ah) Before the fall
(ah) I am the fruit
Before the fall
Before the fall
Before the fall
I remember those days
I remember those times
We shared breakfast
In the middle of the night
My friend, my kin, my country
Those times are gone
Removed far from home
Wandering abroad
In some unknown places
Wanting for love ones
A familiar face
In these streets
There is a message
It echoes like a quiet storm
Count all your blessings
'Cause the road home
Twice as long (Twice as long)
I remember those days
I remember those nights
We parade down political lines
My friend, my kin, my country
The fight is so strong
With abundant martyrdom
We stand from South Liberty to the Ninth Ward
Wanting for love ones
A familiar face
(oh) In these streets
There is a message (a message)
(oh) It echoes like a quiet storm (a quiet storm)
(oh) Count all your blessings (your blessings)
(oh) 'Cause the road home
Twice as long (Twice as long)
(oh)
Oh well well well
I remember those days
I remember those nights
We parade down political lines
My friend, my kin, my country
The fight is so strong
With abundant martyrdom
We stand from South Liberty to the Ninth Ward
Wanting for love ones
A familiar face
(oh) In these streets
There is a message (a message)
(oh) It echoes like a quiet storm (a quiet storm)
(oh) Count all your blessings (your blessings)
(oh) 'Cause the road home
Twice as long (Twice as long)
(oh) In these streets
There is a message (a message)
(oh) It echoes like a quiet storm (a quiet storm)
(oh) Count all your blessings (your blessings)
(oh) 'Cause the road home
Twice as long (Twice as long)
(oh) The road home, twice as long
(oh) The road home, twice as long
(oh) The road home, twice as long
(oh)
Hey man look what’s happening in the streets today
violence homeless and poverty
the youth dem are dashed upon the tops of every street today
violence homeless and poverty
let Jah arise with lighting and thunder
earthquake in diver places
for the sin you make today
today you got to repay
the soul avenger
he that seek it shall find
you can’t let them play games on ya mind
with the drugging the boozing ya losing
you can’t let them play games on ya mind blessed is the man who love Jah law
in that he meditate day and night
for the wicked fire and brimstone
today you got to repay
the soul avenger
the soul avenger hey man see what you can do today
for the children of oppression
food clothes and shelter
education instead of guns
education instead of bombs
you can’t let them play games on ya mind
blessed is the man who love Jah law
in that he meditate day and night
for the wicked fire brimstone
today you have to repay the soul avenger
It was a notion a love potion hypnotic trance and we danced
on words of joy and how we’ll get together our black hearts I got a jet black love that makes a better me a better me I got a jet black love like honey in my tea
to get emotion I told her how she’s the essence of love of love that brought us together and our black hearts
to get a portion of your love that makes a better me girl meets boy the story never cease
queen of hearts all hail you no one do what you do
love deep like Victoria lake higher than the empire state longer than long stronger than strong
back away from being alone big up ya self in ya home love gonna hit you in a binding way the sun makes
the night day ask a question question denied gawn see Jah glory by and by
I got a jet black love
St. Ann and Robertson where um from moved to Miro St. A.P. Tureaud and New Orleans
half the youth that played with me now playing the penitentiary the big easy big easy not so easy
is it my reflection your rejection the way I walk make you talk in this society feel like a refuge
some go like Romeo playin fa sho some remember Jericho soul music just flow turn up ya stereo
While the people beg for bread the streets are full of drugs and gun play
politrickens say a vote for me will bring better days every day you pray to the pope ministers high priest
and flag way well what can be done war and lies
the word on the street today a revolution way has spread
terrorist bomb brick building city streets and subway
every day you pray to the pope minister high priest and flag wave well what can be done war and lies well this is the revelation rasta vibes in creation
It was early Sunday morning before she went to pray
no sound was heard outside just the sound of day
we didn’t read it in your paper or seen it on tv about the mysterious death of Genevieve
who killed Genevieve who killed Genevieve
and you got to fight for ya rights even if ya have to cry even if you have to die can’t conceal a lie
it was early Sunday morning Ethiopian press reveled to me while standing on a corner called fraud and deceit
we did’nt read it in your paper or seen it on tv about the mysterious death of Genevieve
who killed Genevieve?
I’ve been calling you on the phone I’ve invited you to my home
you won’t give away your love to me
I done pass you on the street saw you in a café so discreet
you won’t give away your love to me
all I live for to hear your voice set me free what I wouldn’t do to hear ya heartbeat next to me
well the first time your eyes met mine my heart made a move out of time
you won’t give away your love to me
then I reached out to touch your hand wanted to tell you of my love plans
you won’t give away your love to me
all I live for to hear your voice set me free what I wouldn’t do to hear your heartbeat next to me
In this all night session
girl you got me sweat’n
I’m gonna get ya
your gonna move I bet ya
take my hand we’ll do it again
see how far ya back bends dance romance through the night
um gonna work with all my might um gonna work ya
shake baby shake till ya can’t shake no mo grove baby till ya hit the floor
in this all night bless up people you gotta get up
um gonna get ya your gonna move I bet ya
leave ya guns and knives at home now it’s time to get along
put away all vanity in the name of His Majesty shake baby
Long time saw you comin seen you here and there
when ya think clouds it’s sunny bad weather turns fair
say times been hard on you made ya black body blue
now it’s time to share love tonight
Jah is the glory power and might and we’re singing glad to see you here once more
when ya head was down no one givin you a hug what was hidden in the bush now is all cleared up
who Jah bless no one curse you we’re once last now you come first and we’re singing glad to see you here once more
I got a date a quarter to eight
I’ll meet you out near the lake the lake
with a full moon rise and eyes full of desire
take me in your arms tonight
why don’t you take me
take me in your arms tonight
thrill me with all your charm till light
these words I’d like to express
its yo love I wanna caress
take me in your arms tonight
for your love I’d go a mile a country mile
stand up on any corner wait fa you baby
can’t wait to see yo eyes and ya nice lil style
gawn scratch a heart on a tree
in love with you it’ll read
feed me like a baby yo love drive me crazy
gawn make ya my paradise
no matter how they despise love made in heaven
take my heart forever
Love is like the wind you can’t hold it
water running through ya hands can you possess it
you can’t break a vow integrity’s at hand hearts on trial
love last stand
breaking bread together at the table of love
the food we’re sharing comes from above
things you can’t control you must let it be
for love to unfold love must be free love last stand
you do what you do best leave the rest
take what you need for ya self don’t be selfish
love was there before love will always be
Rasta come to unfold life mystery
How can I reach you sit and talk
Time and space between ethereal thought
And how is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
You move across my astral mind
Petals from flowers of all kind
A scent I remember dream to keep
Time when hearts can’t be breached
O the stars I’ve counted in your eyes
Lips a fruit that can’t be described
My mind has made love to you
On a distant planet thousand suns of blue
Your voice the sound love’s melody
I dreamt this dream from the bottom of the sea
And I said how is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
How is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
O the stars I’ve counted in your eyes
Lips a fruit that can’t be described
My mind has made love to you
On a distant planet thousand suns of blue
Your voice the sound love’s melody
I dreamt this dream from the bottom of the sea
And I said how is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
How is love to define
Mere words I create in these lines
How is love to define
How is love to define
How is love to define
How is love to define
Woke up in this dream grinding an oar
Going down rivers and streams once familiar
And I heard a cry out from the wilderness
Someone needed love like they never had yet
And as far as I could see abandoned souls
And all signs were written no love for the poor
At the crossroads we pray
We’re at the crossroads everyday
I was taken by the wind and placed on solid ground
In a familiar place that’s now a ghost town
I heard a voice say that love is on the way
As sure as the sun comes for the new day
And as far as I could see abandoned souls
And all signs were written no love for the poor
At the crossroads we prayed
We’re at the crossroads every day
At the crossroads
There we prayed
And all signs were written
When I was a little boy down in the Treme
I would sit in my window and listen what ole folks say
Fruit man would pass by shouting loud
I got banana peaches oranges with pride
Born in the middle I was criticized
I ran away from home at age five
Burned my candle on both sides
If you ain’t got the proof don’t you make up a lie
Because the truth gon set you free
Most people never be free
My great grandma told me long time ago
Don’t you take no wooden nickles son you’ll go broke
Believe half of what you see none of what you hear
Most people live their lives filled with fear
I’ve got a knife a gun a razor blade
I’m gonna cut I’m gonna shoot you slice yo ass dead
Then I’m gon raise you from the grave and give you bread
Never forget what the ole folks said they said
The truth gon set you free
Most people never be free
Me and my best friend would rob the town
He caught a case now he’s doing time
Down in Angola spend the rest of his life
Some get a lil lucky some pay the full price
I told my son son don’t you go down that road
Nuff traps set enough lives are stole
He thanked me and went on his way
Never forget what the ole folks said they said
The truth gon set you free
Most people never be free
The truth gon set you free
Most people never be free
I’ve got a knife a gun a razor blade
I’m gonna cut I’m gonna shoot you slice yo ass dead
Gypsy woman got my mind in a wonder
Heart pound like thunder can’t hardly breathe
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
Down by the river down in New Orleans
I called her out she said don’t make a scene
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
And she said take yo time got to find motive
Take yo time got to move slowly slowly slowly
I saw her in the sky from across the sea
Cleopatra Nola Mississippi queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
She said I’ll come to you tonight keep you company
I’ll come to you tonight boy in your dreams
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
And she said take yo time got to find motive
Take yo time got to move slowly slowly slowly
I saw her in the sky from across the sea
Cleopatra Nola Mississippi queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
She said I’ll come to you tonight keep you company
I’ll come to you tonight boy in your dreams
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
Caramel mocha gypsy queen
And she said take yo time got to find motive
Take yo time got to move slowly
She said take yo time got to find motive
Take yo time got to move slowly
A dash of cayenne to the rue
Gon put on my gris gris suit
Boil the gumbo hot and steady
Don’t care if Freddy ready
Gon pray at that old cemetery
Down off Claiborne where she’s buried
If you don’t know you betta ask somebody
Gon build a fire on the bayou
When the black cat scratch at two
Under a full moon that’s blue
Chant the magic word kufaru
A dash of cayenne to the rue
Gon put on my gris gris suit
Gon put it on baby
Black top hat black suit too
Same ole rod that Moses threw
I’m gon get them bones out the graveyard for you
Can’t see my eyes black shades too
Gon pray at that old cemetery
Down off Claiborne where she’s buried
Black top hat black suit too
Same ole rod that Moses threw
I’m gon get them bones out the graveyard for you
Can’t see my eyes black shades too
Gon pray at that old cemetery
Down off Claiborne where she’s buried
A dash of cayenne to the rue
Gon put on my gris gris suit
Gon put it on baby
My gris gris suit
Dodie raised the flag and she sighed
Jerome stood at her side
Giants walk among us unassuming we walk by
Sitting at the table
Stand for the fight
God created man liberated with inalienable rights
And we say ride on freedom riders ride on
Oooo ride on freedom riders ride on
Ride on freedom riders ride on
Oooo ride on freedom riders ride on
They live today sweat and bone
While all the other martyrs have gone home
Titles don’t you give me give me freedom liberty
Sitting at the table
Stand for the fight
God created man liberated with inalienable rights
And we say ride on freedom rider ride on
Oooo ride on freedom riders ride on
Ride on freedom riders ride on
Oooo ride on freedom riders ride on
You take this bus ride with me no um bow
Dial this number and say no um bow
In the face of bigotry say no um bow
We all didn’t land here on a slave ship no um bow
We left ancient monuments no um bow
Love has no fear no um bow
And we say ride on freedom riders ride on
Oooo ride on freedom riders ride on
Ride on freedom riders ride on
Ride on freedom riders ride on
Oooo ride on freedom riders ride on
You take this bus ride with me no um bow
Dial this number and say no um bow
When I was a little boy this man said to me
Don’t play fools’ games break out bold
Don’t give your family pain and misery
Live your life with love and honesty
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya break out bold
I’ve seen some things I’d never tell again
Know some people I wouldn’t say is my friend
All I remember is what that man said to me
When I was a little boy down in New Orleans
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya break out bold
I’ve seen grown men cry
Saw some demise
Heard some lie and say it’s true
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya break out bold
I’ve seen grown men cry
Saw some demise
Heard some lie and say it’s true
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya take the good from everyone you meet
And you break out bold
Ya break out bold
Ya break out bold
Ya break out bold
Ya break out bold
Now that I’ve found myself
The way is clear
After battle fronts all these years
The leaves of change are upon us faced all fear
I am the fruit that is gathered before the fall
Sun shines everyday for one and all
Moon lights the night sky with the stars
Earth sits in this galaxy we all are one
I am the fruit that is gathered before the fall
Now that the waves have calm the sea is at rest
The skies are bright and clear
The isle in the distance could be a place
Where we could rest
Where we could rest
Where we could rest
Now that I’ve found myself the way is so clear
After battle fronts all these years
The leaves of change are upon us faced all fear
I am the fruit that is gathered before the fall
I am the fruit before the fall
Before the fall
Before the fall
She walks in I’ve never seen a beauty such as she
I’ve never been kissed before in my life
Now that’s love made right
A sleepless dream my imagination runs wild
Like a child with their favorite toy
What a joy it brings
Now that’s love made right
Now love’s made right
Now that’s love made right
Now love’s made right
Love made right love made right
A touch I’ve never had before
Soft as a cloud from a memory stored
I keep close to me
And her scent it’s from a time near yet ancient
As she lay close to me her breath gives me life
Now that’s love made right
Now that’s love made right
Now love’s made right
Now that’s love made right
Now love’s made right
Love’s made right love’s made right
A touch I’ve never had before
Soft as a cloud from a memory stored
I keep close to me
And her scent it’s from a time near yet ancient
As she lay close to me her breath gives me life
Now that’s love made right
Now love’s made right
Now that’s love made right
Now love’s made right
Love made right love made right
I will fly across the sea for your love
Where eagles never soar
I will remember you forever when time is nevermore
You are delicate yet so strong
Lips I can’t resist my heart flutters
Eyes are jewel that hypnotize
Love like no other
You flew away from me
Monarch butterfly
Dancing on the clouds to be set free and love will return
I will wait for you to discover what life has in store
If it takes now to forever I’ll be there evermore
You are delicate yet so strong
Lips I can’t resist my heart flutters
Eyes are jewel that hypnotize
Love like no other
You flew away from me
Monarch butterfly
Dancing on the clouds to be set free and love will return
Love will fly away to return love will fly away
Love will fly away away to return to return
I will fly across the sea for your love
Where eagles never soar
I will remember you forever when time is nevermore
You are delicate yet so strong
Lips I can’t resist my heart flutters
Eyes are jewels that hypnotize
Love like no other
You flew away from me
Monarch butterfly
Dancing on the clouds to be set free and love will return
Set free and love will return
Love will fly away to return love will fly away
Love will fly away to return
Love will fly away to return
I remember those days
I remember those times
We shared breakfast in the middle of the night
My friend my kin my country
Those times are gone removed far from home
Wondering abroad in some unknown places
Wanting for love ones a familiar face
In these streets there is a message
It echoes like a quiet storm
Count all your blessings
Cause the road home is twice as long
I remember those days
I remember those nights
We parade down political lines
My friend my kin my country
The fight is so strong with abundant martyrdom
We stand from south liberty to the ninth ward
Wanting for love ones a familiar face
In these streets there is a message
It echoes like a quiet storm
Count all your blessings
Cause the road is twice as long
In these streets there is a message
It echoes like a quiet storm
Count all your blessings
Cause the road home is twice as long
The road home is twice as long
The road home is twice as long
The road home is twice as long
The road home is twice as long
People dancing in the streets
Buck jumping to the beat
Bass drum and tuba
Trumpet black so sweet
All shape size and colors
We are all brothers
Can’t find this no where
Nowhere on the earth
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
Call um out on a Sunday
Any day of the week
We bring em down when they die
Wake em when they sleep
When ya hear the sound
You run to your door
Shake what ya mama gave you
Then you shake a lil more
Can’t find this nowhere
Nowhere on the earth
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
Can’t find this nowhere
Nowhere on the earth
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
Social and pleasure clubs with styles unique
Young and old alike dance to compete
They jump on trucks and cars
They stop at every bar
Shine the light on them cause all of them are stars
Can’t find this nowhere
Nowhere on the earth
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
Only New Orleans
They took a walk down the street
In the New Orleans August heat
The businessman and the thief
They both dress the same
Thief asked businessman what’s your plans
He said I’m looking for a time that’s good
Want to take a drink on Bourbon
And eat Frenchmen Street food
O yeah o yeah o yeah
Oh the thief called his consort they both had a plan
Wanna take the goods and services from the businessman
She gave him a look so sensual his passion was on the rise
Never knew their plans never to realize
They took him down to the water
And bathe him when it rise
Baptized in the Mississippi under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Oh the businessman he woke the next day alone in his bed
He had to retrieve his dignity had to ponder his faith
Cause he lost all he had in the night gone by
In the streets New Orleans’ streets he left pride
He exposed his hand shown all his cards
The dealer said we’re all in no one knows who we are
They took him down to the water bathe him when it rise
Baptized in the Mississippi under wavering skies
They took him down to the water
And bathe him when it rise
Baptized in the Mississippi under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Under wavering skies
Don’t let the sun catch you
When the night is fade
A new day has come
You never know what unfolds
When the role you’ve played is done
The sun never goes down in the town
At river bend Mississippi flows music grows
Night and day you feel it to the end
Don’t let the sun catch you when the night is fade
A new day has come
You never know what unfolds
When the role you’ve played is done
Oak trees line Esplanade
From the river to the park
The stories they hold are never told
To those who walk the promenade
They dance in the street
Drink in their sleep
Visit this graveyard city that houses Marie
Don’t let the sun catch you
When the night is fade
A new day has come
You never know what unfold
When the role you’ve played is done
Don’t let the sun catch you
When the night is fade
A new day has come
You never know what unfold
When the role you’ve played is done
And when you get to the end
Remember no foe or friend
You’ve heard the folklore music grows
You can’t call them by name
They dance in the street
Drink in their sleep
Visit this graveyard city that houses Marie
Don’t let the sun catch you
When the night is fade
A new day has come
You never know what unfold
When the role you’ve played is done
You never know what unfold
When the role you’ve played is done
You never know what unfold
When the role you’ve played is done
