Fujiyama Mama
Wanda Jackson Lyrics
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Hiroshima too
The same I did to them baby I can do to you
'Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
Fujiyama-yama, Fujiyama
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
I drink a quart of sake
Smoke dynamite
I chase it with tobaccy and then shoot out the light
'Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
Fujiyama-yama, Fujiyama
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
Well you can talk about me
Say that I'm mean
I'll blow your head off baby with nitroglycerine
'Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
Fujiyama-yama, Fujiyama
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
Well, you can say I'm crazy
Stone-deaf and dumb
But I can 'cause destruction just like the atom bomb
'Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
Fujiyama-yama, Fujiyama
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
I drink a quart of sake
Smoke dynamite
I chase it with tobaccy and then shoot out the light
'Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
Fujiyama-yama, Fujiyama
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
The song "Fujiyama Mama" by Wanda Jackson appears to be a playful and tongue-in-cheek song celebrating a badass and formidable woman who is not afraid to go against societal norms and expectations. Jackson's lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is not just strong but also volatile and potentially dangerous. She references Nagasaki and Hiroshima, cities that were destroyed by atomic bombs during World War II, suggesting that she is capable of similar destruction. The use of sake, dynamite, and tobacco in the lyrics also add to the image of a woman who is unafraid to take risks and live dangerously.
However, it's important to note that the lyrics of "Fujiyama Mama" were written by a man, Earl Burrows, and some critics have suggested that the song could be seen as perpetuating stereotypes about Asian women as exotic and dangerous. Despite this, the song has become a favorite among fans of rockabilly and early rock and roll and has been covered by several artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been to Nagasaki
I have experienced the destruction caused by atomic bombs in Nagasaki
Hiroshima too
I have also witnessed the devastation in Hiroshima
The same I did to them baby I can do to you
I am capable of causing the same level of destruction as the atomic bombs
'Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
I am a volatile and explosive person on the brink of losing control
Fujiyama-yama, Fujiyama
Referring to Mount Fuji, a symbol of Japan and its culture
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
Once I lose control, nothing and no one can stop me
I drink a quart of sake
I consume large amounts of sake, a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage
Smoke dynamite
I am willing to smoke any substance that could have explosive effects
I chase it with tobaccy and then shoot out the light
After consuming these substances, I become erratic and unpredictable, even shooting out lights
Well you can talk about me
I am aware that people talk about me and my reputation
Say that I'm mean
People describe me as cruel and unpleasant
I'll blow your head off baby with nitroglycerine
I am threatening to use nitroglycerine, a highly explosive substance, to cause harm
Well, you can say I'm crazy
People also think that I am mentally unstable
Stone-deaf and dumb
I may appear to be deaf and unable to comprehend, but in reality, I am aware and dangerous
But I can 'cause destruction just like the atom bomb
I am capable of causing destruction at the same level as the atom bomb
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JACK HAMMER
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@cherryday6655
I've been to Nagasaki Hiroshima too the same I did to them baby I can do to you
Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama and I'm just about to blow my top
Fujiyama-yama Fujiyama
And when I start erupting ain't nobody gonna make me stop
I drink a quart of sakey smoke dynamite
I chase it with tobaccy and then shoot out the light
Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama...
[ guitar ]
Well you can talk about me say that I'm mean
I'll blow your head off baby with nitroglycerine
Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama...
Well you can say I'm crazy stone deaf and dumb
But I can cause destruction just like the atom bomb
Cause I'm a Fujiyama mama...
I drink a quart of sakey...
Songwriters
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@davat682
The Queen of Rock'A'Billy ! God Bless Her,
@williamredding333
Amen my brother!
@williamredding333
David,amen my friend.
@miamargareta9997
The lady who knows what she s singing for .. .. .. 🇺🇸
@stephensmith5118
That song rocks so much ,too hot for 1957. Love her energetic country vioce and rocking guitar ,Wanda is a great artist .long live rock n roll .
@anneliamohara2842
Classic !! Real music !☘️ from the heart !
@stewartfenton7660
Too hot for 57,you've lost me
@aarondigby5054
She's the Queen of Rockabilly Metal.
@Trip_Fontaine
Even the Nazis didn't make fun songs about all the people they killed in the death camps, as Wanda Jackson made a fun song about people dying in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The USA is the sickest and most murderous country that ever existed.
@Aurora-tp3dy
@@Trip_Fontaine Tell us all how you don't understand the song! It was a hit in Japan, too. 😊