The Sun Has Got It's Hat On
Ambrose & His Orchestra Lyrics
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The sun has got his hat on
And he's coming out today
Now we'll all be happy
Hip-hip-hip hooray
The sun has got his hat on
And he's coming out today
Now he's coming back to do the same to you
So jump into your sun-bath
Hip-hip-hip hooray
The sun has got his hat on
And he's coming out today
All the little birds are singing
All the little gnats are stinging
All the little bees in twos and threes
Buzzing in the sun all day
The sun has got his hat on
Hip-hip-hip hooray
All the little boys excited
All the little girls delighted
What a lot of fun for everyone
Sitting in the sun all day
The song "The Sun Has Got its Hat On" by Ambrose & His Orchestra was first released in the UK in 1932. The song speaks of the joy that comes with a sunny day. The lyrics suggest that everyone is happy when the sun shines, and it's a perfect day to spend outside, soaking up the warmth. The use of "hip-hip-hip hooray" in the lyrics became a popular phrase, especially among children.
However, the song is not without controversy. One line in the song - "He's been tanning Negroes out in Timbuktu, now he's coming back to do the same to you" - is now considered offensive and derogatory. The mention of "Negroes" and the association of tanning with black people reinforces negative stereotypes about race and skin color.
The lyrics' stereotyping reflects the attitudes and values of the time the song was written. Still, it's important to acknowledge the racially insensitive language and use it as an opportunity to highlight the importance of using inclusive language in songs and other forms of art.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun has got his hat on hip-hip-hip hooray
The sun is visible and people are happy about it
The sun has got his hat on
And he's coming out today
The sun has been obscured but is now revealing itself
Now we'll all be happy
Hip-hip-hip hooray
The sun has a positive effect on people's moods
He's been tanning Negroes out in Timbuktu
Now he's coming back to do the same to you
So jump into your sun-bath
Hip-hip-hip hooray
The sun has got his hat on
And he's coming out today
The sun has been shining on people far away and is now coming to shine on you, so enjoy it
All the little birds are singing
All the little gnats are stinging
All the little bees in twos and threes
Buzzing in the sun all day
The sun's warmth is causing nature to come alive and be active
All the little boys excited
All the little girls delighted
What a lot of fun for everyone
Sitting in the sun all day
The sun's presence brings joy to people of all genders and ages who enjoy spending time outdoors in its light
Writer(s): Noel Gay, Ralph Butler
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fretpuke
So SoloΒ Thank you for illustrating my point perfectly. Β You are just the type of fanatical Β zealot I was referring to. Incapable of reasoned thought or intelligent dialogue you scream 'RACIST' at anyone you suspect of falling out of line with your acceptable doctrine. Β In centuries past your type would of been burning women alive for accusations of witchcraft.Β
Β I disagreed Β with the sacking of a man from his job for making the petty mistake of not knowing a famous song from the 1930s had a racial slur in it. Β You then go ahead and accuse me of being a racist. Incredible.
Β I really pity people like you. You're just a nasty hate filled little person wound up in a self righteous, ego stroking PC frenzy.
I hate racism, but I also have the intellectual capacity to distinguish between real racism and petty mistakes. Β Clearly you do not.
Thanks again for perfectly illustrating my point.Β
@wolis19
Is anyone else here becuase people were making tiktoks about why you have to listen to the the full song but never posting the part of the song they were talking about
@brookepettifor7521
Meπ
@mtsg3761
Classic Tiktok tbh
@livelaughfish9614
just listen to the sound lol
@truematts
@@livelaughfish9614 can explain to me ? i still dont get it
@faithbowlin3389
MEEE
@olivegarden_on_steam
Bruh, Boozoo and Bon be like: "Yo this shit is my jam."
@Dead-Dove
Yes
@PenSupremacist
Lmao
@77maydayZZ
And you know Boozoo hits the hard R when the kids arenβt there....