Ha Ha Ha
Flipper Lyrics


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Isn´t life a blast
It´s just like living in the past
We go downtown to do our shopping
And we live in suburbia
And I say
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
He he he he he he he he
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
What is there to do she said
He said come on baby
And i´ll show you a good time
So they went on down
To one of those cheap motels
And they got all gushy and wet
And I say
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho




He he he he he he he he
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Flipper's song Ha Ha Ha are a commentary on the monotony and absurdity of modern life. The opening lines, "Isn't life a blast, it's just like living in the past" suggest a sense of nostalgia for a supposed simpler time. However, the following lines indicate that this sentiment is sarcastic as the singer describes the mundane activities of going shopping and living in suburbia. In the chorus, the singer laughs mockingly, as if to say that life is a joke and not worth taking seriously.


The second half of the song tells a brief story about a couple who go to a cheap motel to have sex. Again, the tone is sarcastic as the singer describes the couple getting "gushy and wet" in a way that seems to make fun of their desire for physical pleasure. The chorus repeats, reinforcing the idea that life is ridiculous and not worth caring about.


Overall, the song seems to be a critique of consumer culture and the idea that happiness can be found in material possessions or physical pleasure. The sarcastic tone suggests that the singer sees through these false promises and finds the whole thing to be a joke.


Line by Line Meaning

Isn´t life a blast
Life is filled with enjoyment and amusement.


It´s just like living in the past
Life feels nostalgic and reminiscent of the good old days.


We go downtown to do our shopping
We travel to the city center to complete our errands.


And we live in suburbia
We reside in a residential community outside of the city.


And I say
The artist is about to express their opinion.


Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
The singer finds the situation humorous.


Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho
The singer finds the situation ridiculous or absurd.


He he he he he he he he
The artist finds the situation amusing or lighthearted.


What is there to do she said
The woman is asking what activities they can partake in.


He said come on baby
The man is encouraging the woman to follow him.


And i´ll show you a good time
The man believes he can provide an enjoyable experience for the woman.


So they went on down
They proceeded to move along to their destination.


To one of those cheap motels
The location they went to is an inexpensive hotel.


And they got all gushy and wet
The two individuals started to behave affectionately and sensually.




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Comments from YouTube:

Al Kline

First time I heard this song was on a compilation album called "Let them eat Jellybeans". Who's old enough to remember that??!!!👍

Fred Azbell

I had it on vinyl in the early 80's.

Rob Mack

I had it. Might still have it.

Jose Valdez

@Ralph Tom can i buy off you?

Ralph Tom

I got two copies

Pete Ormond

I am and still have a vinyl copy of it. Classic, especially the 1st side.

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kevin knox

This is awesome! I was just transported almost 40 years!
What fabulous memories fall back upon me. Thank you for sharing!

Noel Abrera

I saw them at the Island in Houston in the early 80s and they didn't even play this song . I took acid for nothing

Ralph Tom

@Duane Georges heee heee. Hooo hoo

Duane Georges

Hahahaha haha

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