Tico Tico
Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Oh, tico tico, tock!
This tico tico, he's the cuckoo in my clock.
And when he says "cuckoo,"
He means it's time to woo,
It's tico time for all the lovers on the block.
I've got a heavy date,
So speak, oh, tico, tell me if it's getting late?
If I'm on time, cuckoo,
But, if I'm late, woo-woo!
The one my heart is gone to may not want to wait!
For just a birdie, and a birdie who goes nowhere,
He knows of every lover's lane and how to go there;
For in affairs of the heart
My tico's terribly smart,
He tells me: "gently, sentimentally at the start!"
Oh, oh, I hear my little tico tico calling
Because the time is right and shades of night are falling.
I love that not-so-cuckoo cuckoo in the clock,
Tico tico tico tico tico tock!
The song "Tico Tico" by Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra is a playful and catchy tune about a bird named Tico Tico who serves as the cuckoo in the clock. According to the lyrics, Tico Tico is not just an ordinary bird, but rather an intelligent and perceptive one when it comes to matters of the heart. The song describes Tico Tico's role in helping his owner, presumably the singer, to keep track of time and not be late for a romantic rendezvous. The playful and upbeat lyrics also reflect the joy and excitement of a blossoming romance.
As the song progresses, the singer emphasizes how important Tico Tico is to ensuring the smooth running of his love life, describing the bird as "terribly smart" with a knack for guiding him through the beginnings of a new relationship. The song's playful imagery and catchy tune combine to create an upbeat and joyful atmosphere, intended to reflect the giddy excitement of a new romance.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, tico tico, tick!
The sound of the clock's bird chirping
Oh, tico tico, tock!
The sound of the clock's bird chirping again
This tico tico, he's the cuckoo in my clock.
The clock's bird is the source of the ticking and tocking
And when he says "cuckoo,"
When the clock's bird chirps
He means it's time to woo,
It's a cue for lovers to express their feelings
It's tico time for all the lovers on the block.
The prompt is for everyone who's in love to seize the moment
I've got a heavy date,
I have a serious love rendezvous
A tete a tete at eight,
A private conversation at eight
So speak, oh, tico, tell me if it's getting late?
Clock's bird please inform me if I'm behind schedule
If I'm on time, cuckoo,
If I arrive on time
But, if I'm late, woo-woo!
If I'm late for my date
The one my heart is gone to may not want to wait!
My significant other might be upset if I'm late
For just a birdie, and a birdie who goes nowhere,
The clock's bird is a simple creature with limited mobility
He knows of every lover's lane and how to go there;
But it understands affairs of the heart and how love works
For in affairs of the heart
When it comes to love
My tico's terribly smart,
The clock's bird has some wisdom to share
He tells me: "gently, sentimentally at the start!"
It advises me to approach love tenderly and romantically
Oh, oh, I hear my little tico tico calling
I hear the clock's bird chirping again
Because the time is right and shades of night are falling.
It's the perfect timing for lovebirds
I love that not-so-cuckoo cuckoo in the clock,
I have a strong affection for the clock's bird
Tico tico tico tico tico tock!
The clock's bird continues to chirp
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ERWIN DRAKE, ZEQUINHA DE ABREU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@geraldthorburn1123
Yes, Dan (flip discovery). One of the best examples is Percy Faith's "Go-Go-Po-Go", the flip of 'Summer Place', which I played almost as much as the 'A'.
@dancasey1370
I turned every 45 over and played the flip side. I found a lot of great non charting songs. It's funny that you mention Summer Place. It was my and my future wife's song. Thanks for listening Gerald.
@williamtell8253
A lovely Latin American instrumental played by the great master BIlly Vaughn.
@dancasey1370
A favorite of mine. Thanks for listening and Happy New Year.
@dancasey1370
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