branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.
The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.
Witch Doctor
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics
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Chipmunks on the M-I-C
Witch doctor
Everybody can they do it
(Can they do it)
Come on people let's get to it
(Let's get to it)
Come on shake, come on roll
Come on shake, come on roll
With the chipmunks here we go
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me too
And then the witch doctor he told me what to do, he said that
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Yo dj pump this party
Everybody can they do it
(Can they do it) (go go go go)
Come on people let's get to it
(Let's get to it) (go go go go)
Come on shake, come on roll
Everybody hit the floor
Come on shake, come on roll
With the chipmunks here we go
Alvin, Simon, Theodore
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me true
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me nice
And then the witch doctor he gave me this advice, he said to
Ooh eeh (yeah) come on ooh aah
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ya you've been keeping love from me
And that's not very smart (not very smart)
So I went out and found myself
Someone who'd tell me how to win your heart
My friend the witch doctor he told me what to say
My friend the witch doctor he told me what to do
I know that you'll be mine when I say this to you, whoa whoa, oh baby baby
Everybody can they do it (can they do it)(go go go go)
Come on people let's get to it (let's get to it) (go go go go)
Come on shake, come on roll
Everybody hit the floor
Come on shake, come on roll
With the chipmunks here we go
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the walla walla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the walla walla bingbang
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah ting tang wallawalla bingbang
The song “Witch Doctor” by Alvin and the Chipmunks is a fun and upbeat tune about seeking advice from a witch doctor on how to win the affection of someone you love. The song has a playful and silly sound, with high-pitched voices and repetitive lyrics. The chorus, “Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang” is a nonsense phrase that is meant to represent the witch doctor’s magic incantation.
The song begins with the Chipmunks announcing their arrival and getting the crowd pumped up. The lyrics then describe the singer's conversation with the witch doctor about their love interest. The witch doctor advises the singer to say a special phrase to win their affection, which is revealed at the end of the song to be “Ooh Eeh Ooh Ah Ah Ting Tang Walla Walla Bing Bang”. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song creates a catchy and memorable chorus that sticks in your head.
Overall, “Witch Doctor” is a fun and light-hearted song that celebrates the power of love and magic. The playful lyrics and upbeat tempo make it a perfect song for children’s parties and other festive events.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, in the place to be
We are here and ready to start the party
Chipmunks on the M-I-C
The Chipmunks are about to take the microphone and start singing
Witch doctor
We are seeking the advice of a magical healer
Everybody can they do it (Can they do it)
Can everyone understand and follow the instructions?
Come on people let's get to it (Let's get to it)
We need to start taking action and get this party started
Come on shake, come on roll
Let's dance and move our bodies
Everybody hit the floor
Everyone needs to start dancing
With the chipmunks here we go
We are going to dance and sing with the Chipmunks
I told the witch doctor I was in love with you
I confessed my love to the magical healer
I told the witch doctor you didn't love me too
I admitted that you do not feel the same way about me
And then the witch doctor he told me what to do, he said that
The witch doctor gave me some advice on how to handle my situation
Ooh to the eeh the ooh the ahah to the ting to the tang the wallawalla bingbang
This is a magic chant that the witch doctor taught me
Yo dj pump this party
The DJ needs to start playing some music to liven up the party
Ya you've been keeping love from me
You have been hiding your love from me
And that's not very smart (not very smart)
It is not wise to keep love hidden
So I went out and found myself
I decided to take matters into my own hands
Someone who'd tell me how to win your heart
I found someone who could give me advice on how to make you love me
My friend the witch doctor he told me what to say
The witch doctor gave me some words to say to win your love
My friend the witch doctor he told me what to do
The witch doctor gave me some actions to take to win your love
I know that you'll be mine when I say this to you, whoa whoa, oh baby baby
I am confident that these words and actions will win your heart
Alvin, Simon, Theodore
The Chipmunks are introducing themselves
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROSS BAGDASARIAN
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@rachnadhar9248
Where is the moment we needed the most?
You kick up the leaves, and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue sky's faded to gray
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carrying on
You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces every time
And I don't need no carrying on
'Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me, "don't lie"
You work at a smile, and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down, and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carrying on
You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me, "don't lie"
You work at a smile, and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing, it turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well, oh, that strong
And I'm not wrong (yeah, yeah, yeah)
So where is the passion when you need it the most?
Oh, you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
'Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You see what you like
And how does it feel one more time?
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
@lovefool4959
Simon put his whole chipussy in his verse i swear its so good
@freyacocks
Fr why is it that I actually get chills when he does his lil run into the chorus
@TheHeavenlyBuddy
💀 leave
@ImseekingawomanfromThemyscira
okay your right but CHILL
@emilinebelle7811
I thought that was Theodore
@xx_furby_lover_xx5812
This comment has to be my favorite XD 😭
@PixelSpider
I really think this is the pinnacle of modern music. The thunderous vocals of the backing singer with the soothing chirp of the chipmunk's vocals really makes this a masterpiece.
@renamons614
You're joking right
@whatthatbe388
@Renamon 😂
@BigPapaMuse
Renamon uno reverse card bitch