Authentic Klezmer Wedding Band
from Klezmer Mongrels by Geoff Berner
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lyrics
If a happy occasion is imminent,
Folk festival or corporate event,
Funeral or circumcision,
I don't want to unduly influence your decision, but
Chorus:
This authentic klezmer wedding band is for hire,
This authentic klezmer wedding band is for hire,
Ready to embody the cultural values
To which you aspire,
This authentic klezmer wedding band is for hire.
We know how you like your World Music--
Mysterious and vaguely erotic.
You don't wanna know the meaning of the lyric--
That just makes it less exotic!
Chorus.
What if this was 1923?
Oh, how wonderful that would be!
If you come to my history class,
I'll teach you the Yiddish for "Kiss my ass!“
Chorus.
Folk festival or corporate event,
Funeral or circumcision,
I don't want to unduly influence your decision, but
Chorus:
This authentic klezmer wedding band is for hire,
This authentic klezmer wedding band is for hire,
Ready to embody the cultural values
To which you aspire,
This authentic klezmer wedding band is for hire.
We know how you like your World Music--
Mysterious and vaguely erotic.
You don't wanna know the meaning of the lyric--
That just makes it less exotic!
Chorus.
What if this was 1923?
Oh, how wonderful that would be!
If you come to my history class,
I'll teach you the Yiddish for "Kiss my ass!“
Chorus.
credits
from Klezmer Mongrels,
released January 25, 2009
Words and music by: Geoff Berner
Words and music by: Geoff Berner
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all rights reserved
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Geoff Berner Vancouver, British Columbia
Singer / songwriter / accordionist / novelist Geoff Berner's music combines klezmer, punk, political satire and Balkan dance rhythms. He writes sharp, literate songs that make you want to weep, laugh, grind your teeth, or kick out a window - often all at the same time. Having built a cult following with his weirdly compelling stage presence, G.B. has a strange ability to create fun chaos. ... more
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