Pumpkin and Honey Bunny /Misirlou
Amanda Plummer / Dick Dale / Tim Roth Lyrics
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Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans.
There, silhouetted under and eastern star,
I see my long lost blossom of shalimar
You, Misirlou, Are the moon and the sun, fairest one.
We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command.
You, Misirlou, are a dream of delight in the night.
To an oasis, sprinkled by stars above,
Heaven will guide us, Allah will bless our love.
The lyrics of Amanda Plummer / Dick Dale / Tim Roth's song Pumpkin and Honey Bunny /Misirlou paint a picture of a mystical, romantic desert landscape where anything can happen. The opening lines set the scene with "Desert shadows creep across purple sands," suggesting a time of day when the sun is setting and the shadows are long. The mention of "Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans," adds to the sense of otherworldliness, evoking a lost, ancient world of nomads who have travelled for generations across the shifting sands.
Next, a character is introduced, who sees "my long lost blossom of shalimar," silhouetted under an eastern star. This line suggests a longing, a yearning for someone who has been absent for a long time. The romance is further amplified with the words, "Old temple bells are calling across the sand. We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command." Kismet is a fateful meeting or destiny, suggesting that the reunion with the long lost blossom is something that was always meant to be.
The chorus brings in the name of the song, "You, Misirlou, Are the moon and the sun, fairest one," with Misirlou being a word of Greek origin that means "Egyptian woman." The song goes on to describe Misirlou as a "dream of delight in the night," suggesting that the character holds Misirlou in high esteem, likening her to a celestial entity that shines brightly in the dark of night. The final lines bring the song to a satisfying conclusion, promising that the couple will be guided to an oasis, and that their love will be blessed by Allah.
Line by Line Meaning
Desert shadows creep across purple sands.
The sun sets in the desert, casting long shadows on the purple sand.
Natives kneel in prayer by their caravans.
Local people pray at their caravans during this peaceful time.
There, silhouetted under an eastern star, I see my long lost blossom of shalimar.
Under the eastern star, I see my lost love, who I've been searching for a long time.
You, Misirlou, Are the moon and the sun, fairest one.
You, Misirlou, are the most beautiful and important person in my life, like the moon and sun.
Old temple bells are calling across the sand.
The bells of an old temple can be heard in the distance, ringing softly in the desert night.
We'll find our Kismet, answering love's command.
We will find our destiny and answer the call of love.
You, Misirlou, are a dream of delight in the night.
You, Misirlou, are a beautiful and delightful dream that I treasure in the night.
To an oasis, sprinkled by stars above, Heaven will guide us, Allah will bless our love.
With the help of Allah, we will follow the stars to find an oasis where our love will be blessed.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: MILTON LEEDS, N ROUBANIS, BOB RUSSELL, FRED WISE
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