Keep That Coffee Hot Lyrics - Scatman Crothers

Song Facts:

• Genre: Jazz / Swing


• Lyricist: Scatman Crothers


• Composers: Scatman Crothers

Annotations and Meaning:

"Keep That Coffee Hot" by Scatman Crothers maintains a light, playful atmosphere throughout its lyrics. Essentially, the singer asks to keep him and his coffee hot, meaning that no matter what, he wants to be able to return home, indicating a specific person and relationship. It is stated in the song’s main line, "So keep that coffee hot," to show that the singer wants this relationship to last, find peace, and constant love. Coffee is warm and full of energy, which is very similar to the feeling in love. It can be understood as a metaphor, and a symbol of comfort, an anchor that holds a person and gives the feeling of safety and stability.

This expression compares the warmth of a relationship with a cup of coffee with caffeine that boosts a person and gives energy to start a new day. In the text, it is written:

"Just got my pay today

But I don't plan to stay

I'm leaving right away

Tonight's my night to play"

These lines show that the performer has a mobile job or lifestyle, and traveling is a part of it. However, every time he comes back, he wishes to have his coffee while engaging in his favorite entertainment.

Also, in the song:

"Got some troubles to lose

Gonna live down those blues so good bye!

Gonna have me some fun

Until I see the sun in the sky"

This line implies that he is trying to escape from all the difficulties and find comfort in simple things, such as music, fun, and probably, close people. Along with all of these, there are implied problems and loneliness that he wants to banish from his mind.