Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerl… Read Full Bio ↴Bananarama is a British Pop/Hi-NRG/Dance duo of singer-songwriters, formerly a trio, that formed in London, United Kingdom in 1981. Originally formed by members are Sarah Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward. Early successful singles were collaborations with Fun Boy Three. They built their success on albums released during the 80's, with their most successful being the Wow! album. Guinness Book of World Records listed Bananarama as the most successful British girl group in history. They still hold the record for the most chart entries in the UK by a girl group.

Fahey left the group in 1988 and later formed Shakespear's Sister; she now performs as a solo artist. Fahey replacement Jacquie O'Sullivan (formerly of the Shillelagh Sisters) left the trio after one album. Dallin and Woodward have recorded as a duo since since 1992. Banananarama's tenth studio album, "Viva" was released on September 14, 2009. It includes the hit singles, "Love Comes" and "Love Don't Live Here." In November 2010, a new single "Baby It's Christmas" was released in the UK and the U.S. The single is also featured on the compilation album, "Super Dance Christmas Party ,Vol. 3." In September 2012, Bananarama released the EP entitled "Now Or Never." The successful " Bananarama U.S. Tour 2012" took place during October 2012.
In 2017, the original line-up announced a one-off UK tour

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Bananarama Lyrics

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You're too shy
'Cause baby I
Need to see a little more attitude
So if you want to fly
Across my sky
You'd better buy a one-way ticket to the moon

You're too shy

'Cause baby I
Need to see a little more attitude
So if you want to fly
Across my sky
You'd better buy a one-way ticket to the moon

Do you like the way I feel
Do you want to hold me
Tell me if I let you in
Will you try and control me

[Chorus]
Boom! Boom!
Gonna take you out
Bang! Bang!
Gonna knock you down
Boom! Boom!
Gonna turn you 'round
And show you where you started from
Boom! Boom!
Gonna dress you up
Bang!
Gonna tie you down
Boom! Boom!
Gonna lay you out
And start this ride all over again

So think twice
And roll the dice
Lucky number seven's there for you
Come on, spin that wheel
And take that thrill
It's gonna be the best thing that you ever do

Do you like the way I feel
Do you want to hold me
Tell me if I let you in
Will you try and control me

[Chorus]

I said Boom!
Boom!
Boom!

I said Boom!
Boom!
Boom!

Na Na Na Na Na Yeah
Show you where you started from
Na Na Na Na Na Yeah
Boom! Boom! Boom!

Na Na Na Na Na Yeah
Show you where you started from
Na Na Na Na Na Yeah
Boom! Boom! Boom!

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bananarama's song "Boom" express the desire for more confidence and assertiveness from a romantic partner. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the power and control that the singer wants to exert over the other person, taking them "out," "knocking them down," and "tying them down." The verses suggest that the person is "too shy" and needs to show "a little more attitude" in order to win the singer's affections.

The song's hook, "Boom! Boom!" is a playful and nonsensical expression of the force and impact that the singer wants to have on their partner. The lyrics also contain a sense of adventure, urging the partner to "buy a one-way ticket to the moon" and take a chance on love. However, there is also a warning that the singer will not tolerate being controlled, asking "Will you try and control me?" and threatening to start the ride "all over again" if the partner fails to meet their expectations.

Overall, the lyrics of "Boom" combine flirtatiousness with a demand for power and agency in the relationship. The juxtaposition of playful language with aggressive undertones creates a sense of both excitement and danger, reflecting the complexities of romantic attraction and desire.

Line by Line Meaning

You're too shy
I want you to be less timid

'Cause baby I
I am telling you this because I care about you

Need to see a little more attitude
I want to see you be more assertive

So if you want to fly
If you want to be with me

Across my sky
In my life

You'd better buy a one-way ticket to the moon
You need to be fully committed to me

Do you like the way I feel
I want to know if you share my attraction

Do you want to hold me
I want to know if you desire physical intimacy

Tell me if I let you in
If I let you get closer to me

Will you try and control me
Will you respect my boundaries or try to dominate me

Boom! Boom! Gonna take you out
I am about to make a bold move