Banjo Billy
Fling Lyrics


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Banjo was a kid who liked to have fun
Plucking strings all day like boo ba bo du ba boh
Billy sing a little song like boo ba bo du ba boh
Everybody like boo ba bo du ba boh

Banjo Billy
Oh Billy Billy Banjo
You play it so well
Oh Billy Billy Banjo

People come from miles around
To hear billy's famous boo ba bo du ba boh
Have you heard Billy's boo ba bo du ba ba?
He's like

Banjo Billy
Oh Billy Billy Banjo
You play it so well
Oh Billy Billy Banjo

I see him on the ceiling
And he's underneath ya

Banjo Billy
Oh Billy Billy Banjo




You play it so well
Oh Billy Billy Banjo

Overall Meaning

The song "Banjo Billy" by Fling is an ode to a musically talented child, Banjo, who is always having fun by plucking strings all day. The lyrics describe how he is accompanied by Billy, who sings a little song to his music. Banjo's music is so infectious that everyone enjoys it, and people come from miles around to hear his famous "boo ba bo du ba boh." The chorus repeats the name "Banjo Billy," emphasizing the two children's bond and talent. The bridge section of the song features an interesting lyrical twist, wherein the singer sees Banjo on the ceiling, and Billy is underneath everyone. It could be a random passing thought or a metaphorical commentary on how music can transcend borders and exist everywhere.


Line by Line Meaning

Banjo was a kid who liked to have fun
Banjo was a cheerful kid who enjoyed having fun


Plucking strings all day like boo ba bo du ba boh
He spent his days playing his banjo and strumming the strings


Billy sing a little song like boo ba bo du ba boh
Billy loved to sing and create new tunes on his banjo


Everybody like boo ba bo du ba boh
Everyone enjoyed the upbeat melodies and catchy rhythm of their music


Banjo Billy
The duo was famously known as 'Banjo Billy'


Oh Billy Billy Banjo
The singer Billy was praised for his amazing banjo playing skills


You play it so well
People admired the way Billy played his banjo


People come from miles around
Their fame had spread far and wide attracting music lovers from faraway places


To hear billy's famous boo ba bo du ba boh
People came to hear Billy's popular tunes and upbeat rhythms


Have you heard Billy's boo ba bo du ba ba?
People often talked about Billy's catchy tune and asked if others had heard it too


He's like
He's one of a kind and unique


I see him on the ceiling
His talent was so remarkable that it could make people imagine him playing on the ceiling


And he's underneath ya
Billy's music could transport people into a different realm of imagination and ecstasy




Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: William Fielding, Luke Fielding, Jake Lees, Jack Winn, Charles Mcsorley

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I don't really like puppets at all but this is worth it!

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What a tune

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This unironically slaps.

This Guy

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Mick Carr

My grandson loves this video. Sings along and dances too!

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