Crazy Frog is a character used in the marketing of a ring tone based on The… Read Full Bio ↴Crazy Frog is a character used in the marketing of a ring tone based on The Weird Annoying Thing, a computer animation created by Erik Wernquist. Marketed by the ringtone provider Jamba!, the animation was originally created to accompany a sound effect produced by Daniel Malmedahl while attempting to imitate the sound of a two-stroke moped engine. The Crazy Frog spawned a worldwide hit single with a remix of Axel F, which reached the number one spot in the United Kingdom, Turkey, New Zealand, Australia and most of Europe. The subsequent album Crazy Frog Presents Crazy Hits and second single Popcorn also enjoyed worldwide chart success, and a second album entitled Crazy Frog Presents More Crazy Hits was released in 2006. The Crazy Frog has also spawned a range of merchandise and toys, and two video games.

Magic Melody
Crazy Frog Lyrics

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Frog

Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang

Frog

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam
bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam

Ting-ting

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam
bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam
bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam
bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam

Frog

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam
bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam

Ting-Ting

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crazy Frog's Magic Melody are mostly nonsensical and do not contain any discernible meaning. The song is essentially a medley of various sound effects and catchy beats that are intended to be fun and entertaining for listeners. The repetition of the phrases "Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam" and "bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam" are simply part of the song's rhythmic structure and do not signify anything in particular. The inclusion of the onomatopoeic sounds "ting-ting" adds to the playful nature of the song.

Despite the lack of coherent lyrics, the song is meant to evoke a sense of joy and spontaneity in listeners. The rhythm and melody are designed to be infectious and to get people dancing and moving. The use of sound effects and nonsensical phrases is somewhat reminiscent of the electro-pop genre, which often uses unconventional sounds and samples to create a unique listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

Frog
The singer is a frog.

Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang
There is a repetitive banging sound.

Frog
The singer is still a frog.

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
There is a series of percussive sounds.

Ting-ting
A new sound enters, a ringing sound.

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
The percussive sounds continue.

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
The percussive sounds repeat.

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
The percussive sounds repeat again.

Frog
The artist is a frog again.

Bang-bang taridam-bang bang taridam bari-tam-tam taridam tam tam
The percussive sounds continue one more time.

Ting-Ting
The ringing sound returns.