That track won a Grammy Award and became an international 40 hit in many countries while also being featured in several films. Later singles with significant airplay include "You All Dat", "Move It Like This", and "Best Years of Our Lives" among others. Yet their commercial fortunes came in fits and starts after the 2002 album 'Move It Like This'. While barely releasing any more material, they toured often during the past decade, finally becoming a dormant project over the past several years as its members pursued other endeavors. This changed in October 2015 when a rejuvenated group released the album 'Ride With Me'.
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Crocodile Rock
Baha Men Lyrics
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Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Me and dad had so much fun
Climbing trees and skipping stones
I had a couple of lizards
And a snake of my own!
But the biggest kick I've ever got
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
While the other kids were playing on the dock
We were jumping in the river savin' big ol' crocs
When
Hold your rocking, something sunk
And how your feet just can't keep still
I'm always catching them every time
And I guess I always will
OH BY CRIKEY!
It's Friday night!
Just grab a croc and hold on tight, man!
Plan on rocking was the way to put things right
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
Me and Terri by my side
Taking salties for a ride
Up the river to be safe and sound
Cause I know a few places
That he won't be found
I could tell you 'bout the trick we've got
When we move around a big ol' croc
Wrap the head and watch the tail!
That's the way my dad taught me
And it never fails
When
Hold your rocking! Something sunk
And how your feet just can't keep still
I'm always catching them every time
And I guess I always will
OH BY CRIKEY!
It's Friday night!
Just grab a croc and hold on tight, man!
Plan on rocking was the way to put things right
[Repeat: x4]
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na
Na na na na na
The lyrics to Baha Men's song "Crocodile Rock," paint a vivid picture of growing up by the river and spending weekends saving crocodiles. The song is essentially a lighthearted tribute to a beloved childhood pastime. The opening verse sets the tone by describing the singer's budding love for the outdoors and the time spent with his father. He reminisces about climbing trees, skipping stones, and even owning snakes and lizards as pets. However, the highlight of his youth was "the Crocodile Rock," which involved jumping in the river and saving crocodiles while other kids played on the docks.
The chorus of the song is a rallying cry to "hold your rocking" and "grab a croc and hold on tight," as they planned on "rocking" their way into the weekend. The lyrics are an invitation to join in the singer's good time and enjoy the simple pleasures of childhood. The second verse is a continuation of this theme. The singer introduces a friend named Terri and describes how they would ride salties (saltwater crocodiles) upriver to safer places. The verse also mentions a trick they used to subdue these large reptiles by wrapping the head and watching the tail, something the singer's father taught him.
In conclusion, "Crocodile Rock" by Baha Men is a lighthearted, nostalgic song that pays homage to a beloved childhood pastime. The lyrics are playful and whimsical, offering a glimpse into a simpler time when spending a day by the river and diving into the water with crocodiles was the norm. It's an invitation to embrace your inner child and join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na na
The vocals of the song
Na na na na na
The vocals of the song
Na na na na na
The vocals of the song
I remember when I was young
Looking back at childhood memories
Me and dad had so much fun
Having significant moments with father
Climbing trees and skipping stones
Enjoying outdoor activities with dad
I had a couple of lizards
Owning pet reptiles
And a snake of my own!
Owning pet reptiles
But the biggest kick I've ever got
Recalling the most exciting thing
Was doing a thing called the Crocodile Rock
Jumping into the river to catch crocodiles
While the other kids were playing on the dock
Contrasting with other children's activities
We were jumping in the river savin' big ol' crocs
Jumping into the river to catch crocodiles
When hold your rocking, something sunk
Warning to listeners about the upcoming section
And how your feet just can't keep still
Describing the dance routine's effect on the feet
I'm always catching them every time
Describing the difficulty in keeping still
And I guess I always will
Expecting to always fail to stay still
OH BY CRIKEY!
Exclaiming with an Australian slang
It's Friday night!
Excited antipication for the weekend
Just grab a croc and hold on tight, man!
Encouragement to join in the dance
Plan on rocking was the way to put things right
Dancing as a way to make things better
Me and Terri by my side
Referring to a friend who also enjoys catching crocodiles
Taking salties for a ride
Taking saltwater crocodiles for a ride in the river
Up the river to be safe and sound
Going away from danger
Cause I know a few places
Knowing safe places in the river
That he won't be found
Crocodiles are unlikely to be found in certain areas
I could tell you 'bout the trick we've got
Sharing a method for catching crocodiles
When we move around a big ol' croc
Using the method to move around the crocodile
Wrap the head and watch the tail!
The technique for immobilizing the crocodile
That's the way my dad taught me
Passing down knowledge from father
And it never fails
The technique is always successful
[Repeat: x4] Na na na na na na
Repeating the chorus
Na na na na na
The vocals of the song
Na na na na na
The vocals of the song
Na na na na na
The vocals of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John
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Laranja Ghirga
Born after Irwin died.
I never got a chance to know him after that game called Sydney shark
I met him when i was the shark and then i jumped into the crocodile airplane and i dragged him down and a random guy ( which was Steve ) appeared , i didn't know who was him.
Untill....
I saw one of his documentary then years later i forgot ,but in 2019 or 2018 ,i saw PETA saying bad about Irwin , i thought he wasn't any animal lover , i thought he wanted to kill the animals.
So far so that i said he killed animals.
Until that memory of irwin when i watched one of his documentary came into my mind.
MAN
RIP
1962 to 2007
veloci e legal
this song was made for spinosaurus , sarcosuchus , angaturama , irritator , baryonix , snapshot , pristichampus , totodile , sandile , sarco and sully , creatceous and maelstrom.
movies :
spinosaurus jurassic park 3
snapshot skylanders
angaturama , not seen in movie
baryonix jurassic world 2
pristichampus primeval
totodile and sandile , pokemon
sarco and sully dino time
sarcosuchus walking with dinosaurs time of titans
deiinosuchus prehistoric park
Jamie
For millions of kid's like me growing up he instilled a love of nature, animals and the outdoors on each of us, he was our idol. RIP Irwin.
Chelsea Nicole
R.I.P STEVE IRWIN WE MISS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Eljay B
cries
Mark Perez
ah yes his movie was popular
Mirko Ucellini
I'm 14 and I remeber steve irwin on tv all day on Animal Planet
Randolf Ducanes
@Laranja Ghirga huh? Why?
Banestn The Knight
Happy Birthday Steve Irwin, 2/22/2019, Your presence touched many in your incredible life. Keep saving those animals in the great beyond.
Jupiter9099
I remember at the time when the movie came out, all the kids on my bus would sing this song together constantly. It drove the bus driver crazy.
Meraverin
Steve Irwin made me the animal lover I am today I'm actually working and studying to be a conservationist thank you
Skysleeper22
Same because of him I'm becoming a whildlife conservastionalist