Monkey Ska
Derrick Harriott Lyrics
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sungguh indah, senyum manis mempesona
Ooh alya, gadis cantik penuh canda
sungguh indah, senyum manis mempesona
Ku tau, ku tak sempurna bagimu tapi ku cintai dirimu
berikanlah kesempatan untukku, agar ku bisa bersamamu
berikanlah kesempatan untukku, agar ku bisa bersamamu
Ooh alya, gadis cantik penuh canda
sungguh indah, senyum manis mempesona
Ooh alya, gadis cantik penuh canda
sungguh indah, senyum manis mempesona
Ku tau, ku tak sempurna bagimu tapi ku cintai dirimu
berikanlah kesempatan untukku, agar ku bisa bersamamu
Ku tau, ku tak sempurna bagimu tapi ku cintai dirimu
berikanlah kesempatan untukku, agar ku bisa bersamamu
The lyrics to Derrick Harriott's song Monkey Ska seem to be addressed to a girl named Alya who is described as beautiful and cheerful, with a captivating smile. The singer acknowledges that he may not be perfect for her, but he still loves her and asks for a chance to be with her.
The repetition of Alya's name, along with the accolades given to her appearance and demeanor, suggest a certain infatuation or admiration on the part of the singer. He is drawn to her despite his imperfections and hopes that she will see beyond them and give him a chance.
The upbeat ska tempo and catchy refrain of the song add to its overall appeal, making it a popular dance number in its time. While the lyrics may not be particularly deep or complex, they capture a common theme of romantic longing and the desire for acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh alya, gadis cantik penuh canda
Oh Alya, a beautiful girl full of joy and laughter
sungguh indah, senyum manis mempesona
Truly beautiful, with a sweet and captivating smile
Ku tau, ku tak sempurna bagimu tapi ku cintai dirimu
I know I am not perfect for you, but I love you
berikanlah kesempatan untukku, agar ku bisa bersamamu
Give me a chance, so I can be with you
Ooh alya, gadis cantik penuh canda
Oh Alya, a beautiful girl full of joy and laughter
sungguh indah, senyum manis mempesona
Truly beautiful, with a sweet and captivating smile
Ku tau, ku tak sempurna bagimu tapi ku cintai dirimu
I know I am not perfect for you, but I love you
berikanlah kesempatan untukku, agar ku bisa bersamamu
Give me a chance, so I can be with you
Writer(s): D. Harriott
Contributed by Riley K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xplodebox
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@alanbrito5239
Skins brought me here
R.I.P. Chris
@jhipolito
Love the subtle hint of a harmonica that still shows a hint of late era Jamaican Ska into one of the very earliest Rocksteady sounds.. Sweet..
@isnowyazn
Came here from Skins (UK) after rewatching it for the first time ever again, in-depth, and about 2 years ago, after graduating from high school. The show might be have been for my teen years, but it still teaches me some important life lessons! #SkinsUKForever!
@bobmiller7502
i used to play this to my niece when she was little(she was/is my little monkey) and we would do the dance together, now she is playing it for her kid and we still doing the dance together, fek im old lucky its just on the outside ay ,monkey see monkey do was our catch phrase, timeless joy
@garbagepailkids81
I first heard this song in a triple disc box set called Ska Anthology. Back as a sophomore in high school '96 /'97. Moon stompin' good times.
@willevans429
me too, i played it in the car for the kids when they were litte, twenty years later they were asking for it again
@hybridfanka
wow :) skins ♥
@isabelecordasso6578
Chris 💔
@burnettis1
I like it.
I heard this years back...
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