Popeye
Billy West Lyrics

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I'm Popeye the Sailor Man,
I'm Popeye the Sailor Man.
I'm strong to the finich
Cause I eats me spinach.
I'm Popeye the Sailor Man.

I'm one tough Gazookus
Which hates all Palookas

Wot ain't on the up and square.
I biffs 'em and buffs 'em
And always out roughs 'em
But none of 'em gets nowhere.

If anyone dares to risk my "Fisk",
It's "Boff" an' it's "Wham" un'erstan'?
So keep "Good Be-hav-or"
That's your one life saver
With Popeye the Sailor Man.

I'm Popeye the Sailor Man,
I'm Popeye the Sailor Man.
I'm strong to the finich
Cause I eats me spinach.
I'm Popeye the Sailor Man.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy West's "Popeye" song are a tribute to the popular cartoon character and his iconic persona as a strong and fearless sailor who can take on any challenge with his trusty can of spinach. The first verse establishes Popeye's main source of strength - his love for spinach. He is portrayed as someone who is not just physically strong, but also mentally tough and confident in his abilities as a sailor.

The second verse describes Popeye's attitude towards his enemies, or "Palookas", who are not on the same page as him. He is shown to be a fierce fighter, always ready to take on anyone who dares to cross him. The use of words like "biffs", "buffs", "roughs" and "wham" suggest that Popeye is not someone to be messed with lightly. However, despite his tough exterior, Popeye values good behavior and expects it from others as well.

Overall, the song portrays Popeye as a hero who embodies strength, courage and determination, making it an enduring tribute to the beloved character.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm Popeye the Sailor Man,
I am introducing myself as Popeye the Sailor Man

I'm strong to the finich
My strength comes from eating spinach

Cause I eats me spinach.
I eat spinach regularly to maintain my strength

I'm one tough Gazookus
I am a strong and tough person

Which hates all Palookas
I dislike people who are dishonest or unfair

Wot ain't on the up and square.
I am against anything or anyone that is unscrupulous or unlawful

I biffs 'em and buffs 'em
I punch and beat them up

And always out roughs 'em
I always manage to dominate and subdue them

But none of 'em gets nowhere.
But they never succeed in defeating me or stopping me

If anyone dares to risk my "Fisk",
If anyone tries to challenge me or my reputation

It's "Boff" an' it's "Wham" un'erstan'?
I will punch and hit them as hard as I can, do you understand?

So keep "Good Be-hav-or"
So it's better to behave well and avoid any confrontation with me

That's your one life saver
That's the only way to save yourself

With Popeye the Sailor Man.
When I am around as Popeye the Sailor Man

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You're truly one of the greats Billy. When I was a kid my uncle would let me and my brother watch his Ren & Stimpy VHS and that is one of the main things that inspired me to become a voice actor.