COCO JAMBO
Cover Masters Lyrics
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Ayyayaya coco jambo ayyayai
Put me up, put me down
Put my feedback on the ground
Put me up, take my heart
And make me happy
Put me up, put me down
Put my feedback on the groundPut me up, feel my heart
And make me happy
Here we go, gettin′ smooth to the groove
Watching lovely ladies, how I sooth as I move
'Cause that′s what they say but I can't prove
So turn it up again and watch me move to the groove
As we get close, you whisper coco
I hold you in my arms and you say, "Jamboo"
Scream and shout, turn and say Colombo
Now I gotta go so coco
Put me up, put me down
Put my feedback on the ground
Put me up, take my heart
And make me happy
Put me up, put me down
Put my feedback on the ground
Put me up, feel my heart
And make me happy
The lyrics of Cover Masters' song "Coco Jambo" express a desire for happiness and a sense of wanting to be put up and taken down, both physically and emotionally. The repetition of "Ayyayaya coco jambo ayyayai" serves as a playful and catchy hook for the song. The chorus continues with the request to have one's "feedback" put on the ground, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for getting grounded and finding stability. The verses describe getting "smooth to the groove" and watching "lovely ladies" while dancing. The lyrics also mention the words "coco" and "jamboo" as whispered words of affection, perhaps taking the place of more common terms of endearment.
Overall, the lyrics seem to be focusing on the joy of dancing, the desire for love, and the pleasure that comes from being physically close to someone. Whether intentional or not, there is a sense of exoticism and otherness in the use of words like "coco" and "jamboo," which could be problematic depending on the cultural context. However, the upbeat and light-hearted tone of the song suggests that it is meant to be enjoyed primarily as a piece of fun dance music, rather than as a serious cultural statement.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayyayaya coco jambo ayyayai
Expressing excitement and happiness about the joyful and fun atmosphere of the moment.
Put me up, put me down
Asking to be lifted up and put down to the rhythm of the music.
Put my feedback on the ground
Wanting to feel the rhythm in the body by putting feet on the ground to dance.
Put me up, take my heart
Asking to be lifted up and feel the excitement of the music, and to share the emotions of the song.
And make me happy
Desiring the music to bring joy and happiness.
Here we go, gettin′ smooth to the groove
Starting to dance and move to the beat of the music.
Watching lovely ladies, how I sooth as I move
Enjoying the presence of attractive women and feeling confident while dancing.
'Cause that's what they say but I can't prove
Being unsure if the lyrics of the song are accurate or true.
So turn it up again and watch me move to the groove
Encouraging the DJ to turn up the volume so that everyone can dance to the music and enjoy the rhythm.
As we get close, you whisper coco
As the dance partners get closer to each other, one of them softly says "coco" to initiate physical contact.
I hold you in my arms and you say, 'Jamboo'
Both partners are enjoying the music together and whisper sweet nothings while dancing.
Scream and shout, turn and say Colombo
As the dancers spin, one of them exclaims "Colombo" in excitement.
Now I gotta go so coco
Knowing that the evocative dance came to an end.
Writer(s): Kai Matthiesen, Delroy Rennalls, Rainer Gaffrey
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.