CHUCK & THE HULAS is a weird mix of Rockabilly, Psychobilly and 50's novelty tunes often performed in a Hawaiin fashion. Only Chuck could pull this off!
The first album "Smells Like A Party" was a massive success and so the latest album "All Good Pirates Go To Hawaii" was recorded recently. It's out on Western Star and is already selling like Hot Coconuts.
Chuck & The Hulas provide the ultimate soundtrack to any drunken party!
Brown Eyed Girl
Chuck & the Hulas Lyrics
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Days when the rains came ?
Down in the hollow
Playing a new game
Laughing and a-running, hey, hey
Skipping and a-jumping
In the misty morning fog with
Our, our hearts a-thumping
You, my brown-eyed girl
Whatever happened
To Tuesday and so slow
Going down to the old mine with a
Transistor radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing
Hide behind a rainbow's wall
Slipping and a-sliding
All along the waterfall
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Just like that
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
La dee dah
So hard to find my way
Now that I'm all on my own
I saw you just the other day
My, how you have grown!
Cast my memory back there, Lord
Sometime I'm overcome thinking about
Making love in the green grass
Behind the stadium
With you, my brown-eyed girl
You, my brown-eyed girl
Do you remember when we used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Laying in the green grass
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee
Sha la la la la la la la la la la la la
Dee dah la dee dah la dee dah la
D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d
Chuck & the Hulas's song "Brown Eyed Girl" is a classic rock tune that reflects on the nostalgic memories of the past. The lyrics are essentially storytelling as the singer reflects on the happy moments shared with his "brown-eyed girl." The opening lines, "Hey, where did we go / Days when the rains came?" sets the scene for the listener. The singer is reminiscing about the times he spent down in the hollow playing a new game with his love interest. The misty fog and the thumping of their hearts reflect the joyful adrenaline of the moment. The song then suddenly takes a shift as the next verse moves into the present time. The singer reflects on how everything has changed, and he misses the earlier joys of life. The lyrics are reflective of how the older we get, the more we look back on our younger years, longing for those moments again.
The song's chorus is perhaps the most famous part, where the singer whispers the words "my brown-eyed girl," emphasizing the person's significance. The singer's emotions are so readily apparent in the lyrics, and even without the lyrics, the song's melody conveys a cheerful and upbeat mood. "Brown Eyed Girl" is a catchy and fun song that is perfect for a summer evening jam.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, where did we go
Asking where they went to reminisce about the past
Days when the rains came ?
Reflecting on a specific time period when it rained often
Down in the hollow
Spending time in a low place or a secluded area
Playing a new game
Engaging in fresh and exciting activities
Laughing and a-running, hey, hey
Enjoying each other's company while running and laughing
Skipping and a-jumping
Happily jumping and skipping around
In the misty morning fog with
Being surrounded by fog on a morning with low visibility
Our, our hearts a-thumping
Their hearts beating with excitement and anticipation
And you, my brown-eyed girl
Referring to a girl with brown eyes who holds special meaning to the singer
Whatever happened
Wondering about something that occurred in the past
To Tuesday and so slow
Reflecting on how time seems to have passed quickly and feeling nostalgia for a slower pace
Going down to the old mine with a
Recalling a past experience of going to a mine
Transistor radio
Mentioning a specific type of radio
Standing in the sunlight laughing
Being happy and jovial in the sunshine
Hide behind a rainbow's wall
Finding a place to hide and stay secure-like behind a beautiful rainbow
Slipping and a-sliding
Playing around and having a good time while slipping and sliding
All along the waterfall
Enjoying the scenery of a waterfall and being around it
With you, my brown-eyed girl
Sharing these experiences with a special girl with brown eyes
Do you remember when we used to sing
Reminiscing about a time when they used to sing
Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah
Recalling a specific tune or melody they used to sing
Just like that
Doing something easily and with little effort
So hard to find my way
Feeling lost and unsure of how to proceed in the present time period
Now that I'm all on my own
Being alone and having to fend for oneself
I saw you just the other day
Having seen the brown-eyed girl recently
My, how you have grown!
Noticing changes in the girl since the last time they were together
Cast my memory back there, Lord
Calling on a higher power to aid in remembering something from the past
Sometime I'm overcome thinking about
Occasionally being overwhelmed by emotions associated with a past experience
Making love in the green grass
Having been intimate with the brown-eyed girl in a natural environment
Behind the stadium
Being in an area behind a sports arena or similar venue
Laying in the green grass
Relaxing or engaging in activities while surrounded by green grass
Dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee dah dee
Repeating the melody from earlier in the song
D-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d-d
Creating a rhythmic sound effect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Van Morrison
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