They won a Grammy award in 1999 in the Polka album category for their album Polkasonic, and again in 2005 for their album Let's Kiss.
Skokiaan
Brave Combo Lyrics
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Happy happy Africa
They sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
They have a ball and really go
Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan
Oh, Take a trip to Africa
Take any ship to Africa
Inside a jungle bungalow
Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan
(Bridge:)
Hot drums are drummin', the
Hot strings are strummin', and
Warm lips are blissful, they're
Kissful of Skokiaan
Oh, When you go to Africa
Happy, happy, Africa
You live along like a king-o
Right in the jungle *all alone?on the low ?*
(Hokey-Skoki) Skoki-oki-aan
(Okey-Dokey) Anybody can
(Skoki-Skoki) Man, oh man, oh man
You sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
In hokey-pokey Skokiaan
Skoi-aa-aa-aa--ann
Oh, Far away in Africa
Happy, happy Africa
They sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
They have a ball and really go, go, go
Take a trip to Africa
Take any ship to Africa
Come on along and learn the lingo
Inside a jungle bungalow
Repeat Bridge
Oh, when you go to Africa
Happy, happy Africa
You live along like a king-o
Right in a jungle bungalo
Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan
Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan
(Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh)
(fades out)
The song Skokiaan by Brave Combo is a fun and upbeat tribute to Africa, with energetic rhythms and colorful lyrics. The first two verses describe the happiness and excitement of African music, inviting the listener to take a trip there and learn the lingo. The bridge highlights the hot drums, strings, and blissful (and kissful) lips that are enjoying the music. The third verse describes living like a king in a jungle bungalow in Africa while singing the hokey-pokey Skokiaan. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the celebration of the African spirit and music.
Overall, the lyrics are a joyful celebration of African culture and music, encouraging people to experience it firsthand. They evoke a sense of adventure and curiosity, inviting the listener to explore this fascinating continent and its diverse musical styles. The song is a great example of cross-cultural appreciation and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Far away in Africa
Let's take a trip to Africa. From afar, it seems like a place of pure happiness.
Happy happy Africa
The people in Africa are incredibly happy and joyful.
They sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
There is a lot of singing and dancing in Africa.
They have a ball and really go
The people in Africa know how to have fun and really enjoy themselves.
Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan
This is a joyful chant that celebrates the good times in Africa.
Oh, Take a trip to Africa
Let's go on an adventure to Africa and discover all the wonderful things it has to offer.
Take any ship to Africa
There are many ways to get to Africa, but the most important thing is to go and discover its beauty.
Come on along and learn the lingo
When you go to Africa, you should try to learn some of the local language to better connect with the people and their culture.
Inside a jungle bungalow
One of the ways you can experience Africa is by living in a secluded jungle bungalow.
(Bridge:)
The Bridge serves as a musical interlude between verses.
Hot drums are drummin', the
The music in Africa often includes the sound of drums, which is a major part of their culture.
Hot strings are strummin', and
Along with drums, strings are also utilized in African music.
Warm lips are blissful, they're
The people in Africa are warm and friendly, always happy to share their culture with visitors.
Kissful of Skokiaan
This is an expression of how joyful and happy Africa can be.
Oh, When you go to Africa
Let's go back to the idea of taking a trip and discovering all the great things about Africa.
Happy, happy, Africa
Africa is a place full of happiness and great energy.
You live along like a king-o
When you visit Africa, you will feel like royalty, living life to the fullest.
Right in the jungle *all alone?on the low ?*
It's possible to live in a sequestered jungle and enjoy all the beauty that Africa has to offer.
(Hokey-Skoki) Skoki-oki-aan
(Okey-Dokey) Anybody can
(Skoki-Skoki) Man, oh man, oh man
You sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
In hokey-pokey Skokiaan
Skoi-aa-aa-aa--ann
This is a playful chant, celebrating the fun and enjoyment that can be found in Africa.
They sing a-bing-a-bang-a-bingo
Again, this line emphasizes the celebratory and joyous nature of the people in Africa.
They have a ball and really go, go, go
When they say they 'have a ball', they mean they are having an incredible time, full of energy and enthusiasm.
You live along like a king-o
Returning to the idea that when you visit Africa, you will feel like royalty.
Right in a jungle bungalo
This reinforces that you can indeed live in a jungle paradise and enjoy Africa to the fullest.
Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan, Skokiaan
This chant returns, emphasizing once again how wonderful Africa is.
(Ohhhh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh)
(fades out)
This is just a musical outro to the song.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: August Msururgwa, Tom Glazer
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