Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Bombalurina Lyrics


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Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
I like it
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
Oh yeah
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
I like it
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro
Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was as nervous as she could be
She was afraid to come out of the locker
She was afraid that somebody would see
(Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore)

It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay
(Two, three, four, stick around we'll tell you more)

She was afraid to come out in the open
And so a blanket around her she wore
She was afraid to come out in the open
And so she sat bundled up on the shore
(Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore)

It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the blanket she wanted to stay

We gonna have big fun tonight ha ha ha
Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
Oh yeah
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
I like it
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
Oh yeah
Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the locker she wanted to stay

Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And I wonder what she's gonna do
Now she's afraid to come out of the water
And the poor little girl's turnin' blue
(Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore)

It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay

Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay
Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)




An itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
So in the water she wanted to stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bombalurina & Timmy Mallet's song "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" tell the story of a girl who is nervous to come out in public wearing her new bikini. The repeated refrain of "go on girl" serves to encourage her to be confident and proud of her appearance. The girl is so scared of being seen that she hides in a locker and wraps herself in a blanket when she finally makes it to the beach. She is so shy that she is even afraid to come out of the water later on in the day.


This song can be interpreted as a commentary on body image and societal pressure to conform to certain beauty standards. The girl is so self-conscious about her body that she is afraid to be seen wearing a bikini, a common piece of swimwear. The repeated refrain of "go on girl" serves as a reminder that everyone should feel confident in their own skin and not be ashamed to show it off.


Line by Line Meaning

Go on girl, go on, go on, go on girl
Encouraging the girl to proceed with her actions


I like it
Expressing enjoyment or satisfaction


Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro
Counting in Spanish to add rhythm to the song


Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
Describing the small size and unique design of the girl's swimsuit


That she wore for the first time today (Oh yeah)
Highlighting that it is the girl's first time wearing the swimsuit and expressing excitement or approval


So in the locker she wanted to stay
Indicating that the girl was nervous or uncomfortable and preferred to hide in the locker


She was afraid to come out of the locker
Reiterating the girl's fear or apprehension about being seen in the swimsuit


She was as nervous as she could be
Emphasizing the girl's anxiety and discomfort


She was afraid that somebody would see
Explaining the root of the girl's fear and concern


(Two, three, four, tell the people what she wore)
Adding an interactive element to the song by encouraging the audience to join in


And so a blanket around her she wore
Describing the girl's attempt to cover herself with a blanket when she was out of the water


And so she sat bundled up on the shore
Illustrating the girl's discomfort and desire to stay covered


She was afraid to come out in the open
Reinforcing the girl's fear and reluctance to be seen


It was an itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
Repeating the description of the swimsuit as a defining feature of the song


We gonna have big fun tonight ha ha ha
Suggesting that the night will be enjoyable and exciting


Now she's afraid to come out of the water
Highlighting the girl's continued fear and discomfort, even in the water


And I wonder what she's gonna do
Expressing curiosity or concern about the girl's actions


And the poor little girl's turnin' blue
Exaggerating the girl's discomfort and suffering


Itsy bitsy teenie weenie yellow polka-dot bikini
Repeating the description of the swimsuit to emphasize its importance to the song


So in the water she wanted to stay
Showing that the girl still preferred to stay concealed, even in the water




Writer(s): Pockriss Lee Julien, Vance Paul, Pockriss, Vance

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@andyasplin

Still good in March 2024

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@IanBrownMakeUpArtist

Timmy Mallett, if you were an 80’s kid, you know how iconic he was at the time.

@tony9057

Ian Brown I’m from the 90s but I remember him well

@BossySwan

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@stumpysteven73

Utterly utterly brilliant! Loved this song in 1990 and I have the album! 51 now and still love it

@stevebizzel3689

Takes me back to being 8 years old on holiday in Skegness in 1990. The weather was warm too! Brilliant tune. Fun times!

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