Skokiaan
4 Lads Lyrics

Skokiaan
A repetition of the song's title used for emphasis and as a chorus throughout the song.

Ohh, far away in Africa
Invites listeners to join the band on a journey to Africa.

Happy happy Africa
Describes Africa as a joyful and upbeat place.

They sing-a bingo bango bingo
The people of Africa sing and have fun with the music and language of their culture.

They have a ball and really go
African people enjoy themselves and dance with abandon to the music.

Ohh, take a trip to Africa
Re-introduces the idea of going to Africa and emphasizes the accessibility of travel.

Any ship to Africa
Implies that there are plenty of ways to get to Africa and encourages listeners to make the trip.

Come on along and learn the lingo
Invites listeners to join in the fun of learning the language and local customs.

Beside a jungle bungalow
Paints an evocative picture of where the music is being played: a hut or small house near a jungle.

Hot drums are drumming
Highlights the percussion in the music.

The hot strings are strumming
Highlights the stringed instruments in the music.

And warm lips are blissful
Suggests a romantic atmosphere where people are enjoying each other's company.

They're kissful of Skokiaan
The people are so happy and carefree that they even kiss in celebration.

You linga longa like a King-o
Suggests dancing and revelry, while also implying a sense of royalty or importance.

Skoki skoki skoki skokiaan
Another repetition of the song's title to emphasize the music.

Okie dokie, anybody can
Encourages listeners to join in the fun and sing along.

Skoki skoki man oh man oh man
Another repetition of the song's title to emphasize the music and excitement.

You sing-a bingo bango bingo
Reiterates the people of Africa having fun with their culture and music.

In hokey pokey skokiaan
Suggests a playful dance or activity that accompanies the Skokiaan music.

Ohh, right in a jungle bungalow
A final repetition of the setting for the music, emphasizing the exotic and exciting location of the song.