John Lee HookerOne night I was layin' down, I heard Papa talkin' to Mama, I heard Papa say to let that boy boogie-woogie.' Cause it's in him and it's got to come out.
About This Quote
The words “let that boy boogie-woogie” describe a child who has inherited the spirit of his parents. When you listen to this song, you can hear that the child is not just expressing how he feels, but also describing what he does. It is about the way the child feels and the way he expresses that feeling. This gives you a glimpse into how your older self was perceiving himself at a similar age.
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