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Gilligan's Island Lyrics
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a tale of a fateful trip,
that started from this tropic port,
aboard this tiny ship.
The mate was a mighty sailin' man,
the Skipper brave and sure,
five passengers set sail that day,
for a three hour tour,
The weather started getting rough,
the tiny ship was tossed.
If not for the courage of the fearless crew
the Minnow would be lost.
The Minnow would be lost.
The ship aground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle
with Gilligan,
the Skipper too.
A millionaire and his wife,
a movie star,
the proffessor and Mary Ann,
here on Gilligan's Isle.
(Ending verse)
So this is the tale of our castaways,
there here for a long long time.
They'll have to make the best of things,
it's an uphill climb.
The first mate and his Skipper too
will do their very best,
to make the others comf'terble
in their tropic island nest.
No phone ,no lights, no motor car,
not a single luxury
like Robinson Crusoe
it's primitive as can be.
So join us here each week my friends,
you're sure to get a smile,
from seven stranded castaways
here on Gilligan's Isle!
The lyrics of the Gilligan's Island theme song tell the story of a fateful trip taken by a group of people on a small ship. The tale begins at a tropic port from where the passengers embark on what was supposed to be a three-hour tour. The mate is described as a mighty sailin' man, and the Skipper as brave and sure. However, as the weather starts to turn rough, the tiny ship gets tossed, and it becomes evident that they are in danger of being lost.
The fearless crew's courage saves them momentarily, but they eventually find themselves shipwrecked on an uncharted desert isle. The castaways include Gilligan, the Skipper, a millionaire and his wife, a movie star, and the Professor and Mary Ann. With no means of communication or modern amenities such as phones, lights, or cars, they are forced to make the best of their situation on this primitive island. The song ends by inviting the audience to join the castaways each week, promising that they are sure to get a smile from the adventures of the seven stranded individuals on Gilligan's Isle.
Overall, the lyrics of the Gilligan's Island theme song set the premise for the television show, emphasizing the comedic and enduring aspects of the castaways' situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale
Prepare yourself to listen to a story
a tale of a fateful trip,
A story about a journey with important consequences
that started from this tropic port,
Originating from a warm coastal town
aboard this tiny ship.
On a small boat
The mate was a mighty sailin' man,
The assistant sailor was skilled and powerful
the Skipper brave and sure,
The captain courageous and confident
five passengers set sail that day,
Five individuals embarked on the voyage
for a three hour tour,
For a short expedition
a three hour tour.
A three-hour excursion
The weather started getting rough,
The weather conditions became turbulent
the tiny ship was tossed.
The small boat was thrown around
If not for the courage of the fearless crew
If it weren't for the brave crew's bravery
the Minnow would be lost.
The Minnow would have been lost
The ship aground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle
The ship stranded on an unknown deserted island
with Gilligan,
Including Gilligan
the Skipper too.
Also the Skipper
A millionaire and his wife,
A wealthy couple
a movie star,
A famous actor
the professor and Mary Ann,
The academic and Mary Ann
here on Gilligan's Isle.
Present on Gilligan's island
(Ending verse)
Concluding part of the song
So this is the tale of our castaways,
This is the story of our stranded group
there here for a long long time.
They will be here for a very long duration
They'll have to make the best of things,
They must make the most out of their circumstances
it's an uphill climb.
It's a difficult journey
The first mate and his Skipper too
The assistant sailor and the captain
will do their very best,
Will give their utmost effort
to make the others comf'terble
To ensure the others are comfortable
in their tropic island nest.
In their cozy island environment
No phone, no lights, no motor car,
No telephone, electricity, or car
not a single luxury
No luxurious items
like Robinson Crusoe
Similar to the situation of Robinson Crusoe
it's primitive as can be.
It's as basic and primitive as possible
So join us here each week my friends,
So come and be a part of our weekly adventures, my friends
you're sure to get a smile,
You will definitely find joy
from seven stranded castaways
From seven individuals stranded on the island
here on Gilligan's Isle!
Present on Gilligan's island!
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Just sit right back
And you'll hear a tale
A tale of a fateful trip
That started from this tropic port
Aboard this tiny ship
The mate was a mighty sailing man
The skipper brave and sure
Five passengers set sail that day
For a 3 hour tour, a 3 hour tour
The weather started getting rough
The tiny ship was tossed
If not for the courage of the fearless crew
The Minnow would be lost, the Minnow would be lost
The ship set ground on the shore of this
Uncharted desert isle
With Gilligaaan
The Skipper too
A millionaire, and his wife
A movie star
The Proffessor and Mary Ann
Here on Gilligan's Isle
END THEME
So this is the tale of our castaways
They're here for a long long time
They'll have to make the best of things
It's an uphill climb
The first mate and his skipper too
Will do their very best
To make the others comfortable
In the tropic island nest
No phone, no lights, no motor cars
Not a single luxury
Like Robinson Crusoe
It's primitive as can be
So join us here each week my friends
You'll sure to get a smile
From 7 stranded castaways
Here on Gilligan's Isle!
@Proclifo
Alternate lyrics:
I want to be the very best
Like no one ever was
To catch them is my real test
To train them is my cause
I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide
Each Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside
The power that's inside
@tjbarke6086
Makes a radio out of coconuts, can't patch a boat hull.
@LILPAPASMURF97
+SylviaisGod 😂😂😂
@CesarManiaX
But nobody was having sex
@HypnoticHollywood
How would a TV audience wouldn't know if they were having sex or not?
@leajohnson5648
U GUYS REALLY DIRTY I'M 15 YEARS OLD
@samuelhempehernandez4394
aiaiaiaiai
@jimwills2094
I grew up on Gilligan Island, and this song never really leaves your head.
@davidescobedo6163
On the island !!!
@painhasgotchyu7276
It never does
@christophercolasurdo919
What was it like there?