Jingo
Fatboy Slim vs. Santana Lyrics


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Jingo
Jingo Ba
Jingo
Jingo Ba
Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba
Jingo
Jingo Ba

Jingo
Jingo Ba
Jingo
Jingo Ba
Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba, Ba, Lo




Ba, Ba, Lo
Ba

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Jingo" by Fatboy Slim vs. Santana are quite simple and repetitive. In fact, there are only two words in the lyrics - "Jingo" and "Lo", which are repeated throughout the song. The upbeat and energetic tempo of the song along with the use of Latin percussion instruments makes it a popular dance number.


However, some interpretations suggest that the lyrics may have deep spiritual or cultural meanings. The word "Jingo" is believed to have originated from West Africa and was associated with the sound of the drums used in traditional African ceremonies. It is possible that the song is a tribute to the cultural heritage of Africa and the power of its music and rhythm.


Another interpretation of the lyrics suggests that "Jingo" may refer to the idea of unity and coming together, as the repetitive use of the word could be seen as a call to unite and celebrate together. The use of percussion instruments from different cultures also reinforces this idea of unity and cultural diversity.


Overall, "Jingo" is a song that is open to interpretation and can be enjoyed purely for its catchy beat or for its potential deeper meanings.


Line by Line Meaning

Jingo
Expressing a state of war or conflict


Jingo Ba
Emphasizing the state of war or conflict


Jingo
Continuing to express a state of war or conflict


Jingo Ba
Continuing to emphasize the state of war or conflict


Lo
Announcing a change in tone or subject


Ba, Ba, Lo
Introducing a new beat or rhythm


Ba, Ba, Lo
Repeating the new beat or rhythm


Ba, Ba, Lo
Continuing to repeat the new beat or rhythm


Ba, Lo
Changing the beat or rhythm slightly


Ba, Ba, Lo
Repeating the slightly changed beat or rhythm


Ba, Ba, Lo
Continuing to repeat the slightly changed beat or rhythm


Ba, Ba, Lo
Further continuing to repeat the slightly changed beat or rhythm


Ba
Ending the beat or rhythm


Jingo
Returning to the state of war or conflict


Jingo Ba
Re-emphasizing the state of war or conflict




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Babatunde Olatunji

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Rylee Homer

We all had that friend who would pick this dance over and over again at the New Year’s Eve party

thicc boii

took me my whole life to realize what samba was😭

Sarah Ryan

Really ?? Did it tack you whole. Life

Monika

oh my god the nostalgia!

Kaitlyn Berry

I LOVE THIS, IT'S SUPER COOL!

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I used to dance in highschool and our dance schools head choreographer picked this song for us and it wasn't until about 6-7 years later I got this game and found this dance that I found out she ripped the entire dance from here.... Not one step in our dance was changed...

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XD

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When you can’t dance:

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Just Dance is awesome

Lisa C

0:11 me trying to swim but hears a tik tok song

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