Zydeco inspired treatment in tribute to a fantasy woman best described by the song title. Someone to truly "Clamber all over and lie on" when we need to. By today's standards it's probably all considered sexist...I don't give a s*#!
Always wanted to write a tune with a chord progression as evocative as the melody. I think we succeeded. Inspiration was a chick who was best described as, well, the song title. And afterall, everybody needs a big, good lookin' mamasita.
Big Good Lookin' Mamasita
I need a big, good looking' mamasita
I can climb on, cry on,
Clamer all over and lie on.
I need a big, good looking' mamasita
Call her my own. Won't need to
Keep a chiquitita on the side.
Double-wide leaking' when it's rainin'.
Llittle women been gone about a month or more.
Hadn't really counted on the pain and
Two youngun's in their huggies
Mopping the floor.
Thinking' 'bout a reevaluation
Time to get me down on my knees.
"Might the good Lord keep me from what I want
But in the meantime cut me what I need
And I know I need a …
High times livin' in the city.
Buyin' and a sellin' for ma' fortune and frame.
Ya know, the "Road to Riches" aint so
Doggone pretty with everybody
Jumping in the passing' lane,
Couldn't help but notice somethin' missin',
Missing' in the "pain for the gain".
Seems I'm always chasing money in reality.
Hell, I could use a little fantasy.
And I think I see a …
Copyright 2004 by D.C. Hall and Kim Cote