The Manhattan Transfer - The Offbeat of Avenues

Big blues in the city, trailin’ the main stroll (a kitty) Cup o’joe, get witty. At Deuce’s Cafe, it’s the mostest hideway Mez muggles “Flip Zooty Flim Plant you now solid, dig you later Slim“ First you crawl then you walk, scat then you talk Hear the cool, feel the heat of the Rhythm of the offbeat of avenues Help me, he blew his wig (Lay it on) He plays gutbucket doghouse on the stand (Really gone) Hear that Gabriel’s growl Break it up, Beat it out. The canary has got a frame (She can chirp) And some high-jiver knows her name (Dig his vine) Cats all frisken’ their (Jam is on pops) I collar all jive, give me five (Now you dig, alive) So I know you’re alive In the dim you’ve arrived Cruel lips, whisper baby Pulse of the neon, she’s crazy Smokin’ eyes, get hazy Like beauty to beast, “You’re the most to say the least“ ...