Trashin' the Camp
Disney Lyrics


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Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah dobby op
Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Do bop she doo whoo

Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah dobby op
Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Do bop she doo whoo

Ooh, shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah dobby op
Wap pap pada doo wa wa
Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap

Do bop she doo whoo
Do bop she doo whoo




Do bop she doo whoo, whoo
Do bop she doo whoo

Overall Meaning

At face value, the lyrics to Disney's song Trashin' the Camp may seem nonsensical or even random. However, these lyrics are actually onomatopoeic and serve a purpose in enhancing the percussive nature of the song. The lyrics are mostly made up of sounds such as "shooby doop," "dobby dop," and "doo dap," which mimic the sounds of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments.


The song is essentially about monkeys causing chaos and having fun while trashing a campsite. The lyrics mirror the energetic and playful mood of the monkeys as they jump, dance, and bang on objects. The chorus, "Do bop she doo whoo," is a call-and-response between the lead vocalist and the rest of the group, inviting the listener to join in on the fun.


In addition to the onomatopoeic lyrics, the song's upbeat tempo and use of traditional African music elements, such as call-and-response and polyrhythmic drumming, create an authentic and lively atmosphere. This serves to reinforce the playful and mischievous nature of the monkeys, making Trashin' the Camp an exciting and memorable song.


Line by Line Meaning

Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Making percussive sounds through a combination of syllables


Shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah dobby op
Continuing to create percussive sounds


Do bop she doo whoo
Adding vocal harmonization to the percussive sounds


Ooh, shooby doop dobby dop dobby doop dobby dah dah doo dap
Exclaiming in excitement while continuing to create percussive sounds


Wap pap pada doo wa wa
Adding a new vocalization to the mix of sounds


Do bop she doo whoo
Continuing to add vocal harmonization to the percussive sounds


Do bop she doo whoo
Further adding vocal harmonization to the percussive sounds


Do bop she doo whoo, whoo
Continuing to add vocal harmonization and excitement to the sounds




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phil Collins

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