Lady Marmalade

Patti LaBelle · The Essential 3.0 Patti Labelle [2010]

Hey Sister, Go Sister, Soul Sister, Flow Sister

Hey Sister, Go Sister, Soul Sister, Flow Sister



He met Marmalade down in Old New Orleans

Struttin' her stuff on the street

She said "Hello,

Hey Joe, you wanna give it a go?" oh



Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Ta Ta

Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Hee

Mocha choca lata Ya Ya

Creole Lady Marmalade



Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?



He sat in her boudoir while she freshened up

The boy drank all her magnolia-wine

On the black satin sheets oh I swear he started to freak



Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Ta Ta

Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Hee

Mocha Choco Lata Ya Ya

Creole Lady Marmalade



Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi?



Touching her skin feelin' silky smooth

The color of cafe au lait

Made the savage beast inside

Roar until it cried, More, More, More! (Hold)



Now he's back home doing 9 to 5 repeat (9 to 5)

Living his gray flannel life

But when he turns off to sleep

Old memories meet, More, More, More! (Hold)



Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Ta Ta

Gitchi Gitchi Ya Ya Hee

Mocha Choco Lata Ya Ya

Creole Lady Marmalade



Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?

Voulez-vous coucher avec moi

Voulez-vous couher avec moi, ce soir?

Voulez-vous couher avec moi



Creole Lady Marmalade (HOLD) oooooooo YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS(end with S sound)!

Lady Marmalade

Patti LaBelle's 'Lady Marmalade' stands as a defining anthem of the new wave soul movement, originally recorded for the 1984 film 'Desperately Seeking Susan.' The track features a distinctive blend of gospel-infused vocals and a driving, synth-heavy rhythm that became a blueprint for the genre's evolution during the early 1980s. While the song is frequently associated with its later 1990 cover by the group KISS, LaBelle's version remains a critical cornerstone of her discography, showcasing her unparalleled vocal range and emotional depth. Released on her essential compilation albums, the recording captures the raw power and theatricality that characterized her work in the era, influencing countless artists who followed in the path of soul revivalism. The song's enduring legacy lies in its ability to bridge the gap between traditional gospel roots and modern pop sensibilities, cementing LaBelle's status as a pivotal figure in contemporary music history.