Java Jive -- Keepsake and Coffee

Coffee and/or tea has two functions for me--keeps me awake and relax. Ironically, enjoying a cup of coffee or tea is one of the things that I do in order to relax. Whenever I do my so-called nothing day--no worries,  no work, no obligations whatsoever--I make it a point to have a cup of coffee or tea just to cap it off. On the other hand, coffee could also cause tension and unrest especially on busy and hectic days. But to me, coffee doesn't necessarily keep me awake. I will admit that I was told to drink coffee so that I could stay awake. But in recent years, no matter how much I drink coffee or tea, sleep would still creep in every chance it gets.

While thinking about this subject, I'm reminded of one of my favorite songs that I used to sing with the choir--Java Jive. To all coffee and tea drinkers out there, this is one song that perfectly complements that cup or mug of coffee/tea. I like the rendition in this video because it's faithful to the arrangement done by Kirby Shaw. I also like the soloists here compared to the other videos I've heard. Hope you enjoy this relaxing song.

JAVA JIVE

I love coffee, I love tea 

I love the Java Jive and it loves me 

Coffee and tea and the java and me 

A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup (Boy!) 

I love java, sweet and hot 

Whoops Mr. Moto, I'm a coffee pot 

Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot 

A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup 

Oh slip me a slug from the wonderful mug 

And I'll cut a rug just snug in a jug 

A sliced up onion and a raw one 

Draw one - 

Waiter, waiter, percolator 

I love coffee, I love tea 

I love the Java Jive and it loves me 

Coffee and tea and the java and me 

A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, a cup 

Boston bean (soy beans) 

I say those itty-bitty green bean (cabbage and greens) 

You know I'm not that keen about a bean 

Unless it is a cheery coffee bean (talk it boy!) 

I love java sweet and hot 

Whoops Mr. Moto I'm a coffee pot (yeah) 

Shoot me the pot and I'll pour me a shot 

A cup, a cup, a cup (yeah) 

Slip me a slug of the wonderful mug 

'An I'll cut a rug just as snug in a jug 

Drop a nickel in the pot Joe 

Takin' it slow 

Waiter, waiter, percolator 

I love coffee and tea 

I love the Java Jive and it loves me 

Coffee and tea and the java and me 

A cup, a cup, a cup, a cup, boy!