Coconut
Dannii Lyrics
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He bought it for a dime
He said to hide another one
She paid him for the lime
She put the lime in the coconut
She drank em both up
She put the lime in the coconut
She put the lime in the coconut
She called her doctor, woke him up
She said, Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
She said, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache
She said, Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
She said, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache
Now let me get this straight
Now Let me get this straight
Put the lime in the coconut
You drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You called your doctor, woke him up
You said, Doctor
Is there nothin' I can take
You say, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache
You say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
You say, Doctor
To relieve this belly ache now
Ooh, Ooh, Ooh, Ooh
You put the lime in the coconut
And you drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
And then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
And drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You're such a silly woman
Doctor
Ain't there nothin' I can take
I said, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I said, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I said, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I said, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor
She put the lime in the coconut
And drank it all up
Put the lime in the coconut
And drank em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
You drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
And then you'll feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
And call me in the morning
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
And them you'll feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
And call me in the morning
Doctor, Doctor
You're such a silly woman
Put the lime in the coconut
And drink em both together
Put the lime in the coconut
Then you'll feel better
Put the lime in the coconut
Drink em both up
Put the lime in the coconut
And call me in the morning
Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor
Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
I say, Doctor
Ain't there nothin I can take
I say, Doctor
To relieve my belly ache
Doctor
The lyrics of Dannii Minogue’s song Coconut describe a scenario where a person experiences a belly ache after drinking lime and coconut together. The song starts with a brother buying a coconut, but he is told to hide another one by a woman who then pays him for the lime. The woman then puts the lime in the coconut and drinks both of them up. Afterward, she calls her doctor, asking for something to relieve her belly ache. The doctor's response is to put the lime in the coconut and drink both of them together, and then call him in the morning. The woman follows the doctor's advice and feels better, and finally thanks the doctor.
The song Coconut is a kind of nonsense song with no clear meaning other than the fact that it is fun and upbeat. It draws upon the idea of home remedies, and the belief that there are cures from natural remedies, which in turn encourages people to explore and experiment with different things. The song has a catchy chorus that is easy to sing along to, making it a party favorite, and it also indicates that the song is meant to be cheerful and lighthearted.
Line by Line Meaning
Brother bought a coconut
Danni's brother bought a coconut
He bought it for a dime
Her brother got the coconut for a cheap price
He said to hide another one
He advised to keep another coconut
She paid him for the lime
Danni paid her brother for the lime
She put the lime in the coconut
Danni inserted the lime into the coconut
She drank em both up
She drank the coconut water infused with lime
She called her doctor, woke him up
Danni got sick and contacted her doctor in the middle of night
Ain't there nothin' I can take
She asked her doctor if there's any medication she can take
To relieve this belly ache
She looked for relief from her stomach pain
Now Let me get this straight
She's clarifying the process
You drank em both up
She confirms that she drank both the lime and coconut water
You called your doctor, woke him up
The doctor was called to check her up after the mixture made her sick
And you drink em both together
Danni suggests mixing the lime and coconut water together
And then you feel better
She claims it would cure stomach ache
You're such a silly woman
She's being called silly for not following previous instructions
And call me in the morning
The doctor requested to be notified the following day
Doctor, Doctor, Doctor, Doctor
Danni repeats the word doctor several times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY NILSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
devoted.
Hoping we get a vinyl release of this album this year considering it turns 25.
Graham Jarman
Love It! ❤Dannii we need some new Hits 🎉
Deano
Dannii, I have many a song that would suit you, let's make it random as creativeness doesn't need a name..... and you would be perfect for hippy rock.....
Charlie Greyfriars
Never heard this before! This is terrific!! I challenge anybody to sit still to this. See? Impossible!! Bloody love this Dan.💖💖
RayRay
There is also another version Dannii recorded, on her album 1995 Sessions, which was recorded before this version, but not released 'til may years later.
Dirty Solar
Brilliant Song,couldn't stop playing this,back in the day💯
glebeboi
One of my favourite songs of yours. I remember it from a Sydney Mardi Gras back in the day when crowds reached 25K +
Jordi Lopez Sosa
While Neon Nights is my favourite album from Dannii (and one of my faves ever), I do love Girl. Coconut specially (even if it's a cover), is just a really good song. I was quite late to the party because I discovered her music around 2003 (when I was a teen), but she has had so many bangers over the years.
Jules Jules
Great album this is one of my favorites 😍
Damián Camurri
An anthem!!!! Plzzz Dannii we all need new music!!!