Twist And Limbo
Impressions Lyrics


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Twist twist and limbo
Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo
Twist and limbo

Have you ever been to Jamaica
Originated from there was the maker
Of a dance I'm sure we all know
The limby limby limbo

So everybody let's
Twist twist and limbo,
For this everybody know
Yeah mama c'mon and
Twist twist and limbo,
For this everybody know

Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo
Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo

Now everyone in the USA (twist and limbo)
They were all twisting the time away (twist and limbo)
Now I'm not saying that the twist should go (twist and limbo)
But we should twist with the new limbo

So everybody let's
Twist twist and limbo,
For this everybody know
Yeah mama c'mon and
Twist twist and limbo,
For this everybody know

Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo
Twist and limbo
Twist ahhhhhhh yeah

Twist and limbo,
Twist and limbo,
Twist and limbo,
Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo
Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo

Now everyone in the USA (twist and limbo)
They were all twisting the time away (twist and limbo)
Now I'm not saying that the twist should go (twist and limbo)
But we should twist with the new limbo

So everybody let's
Twist twist and limbo,
For this everybody know
Yeah mama c'mon and
Twist twist and limbo,
For this everybody know

Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo, come now




Twist and limbo
Twist twist and limbo

Overall Meaning

The Impressions' song "Twist And Limbo" embodies the excitement of experiencing new dances and the desire to partake in their cultural significance. The song is a hybrid of two popular dance styles that originated in Jamaica and the USA. The dance in question is called the Limbo which was created in Jamaica, and the other dance being the Twist, which gained immense popularity in the USA during the early 1960s.


The song's lyrics not only instruct us to dance but also provide a brief history lesson. The dance style, Limbo, is an essential part of Jamaican culture, and it is celebrated across the globe. The Impressions urge listeners to join in the fun and perform the twist and the Limbo, which is an exciting fusion of two distinct cultural dances. The message is that while we should embrace new cultures, we should also honor our traditions and blend them in with the new fun and exciting ones.


To sum up, Twist and Limbo are upbeat and joyous tunes celebrating cultural exchange and the unity that dance brings to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Impressions want their listeners to join them in the celebration of diverse cultures and encourage everyone to learn about each other's traditions and be accepting of them.


Line by Line Meaning

Twist twist and limbo
Repeating the act of twisting and limbo dancing


Twist and limbo
Dancing and moving in a twisting and limbo style


Have you ever been to Jamaica
Asking if the listener has been to Jamaica


Originated from there was the maker
The creator of the limby limby limbo dance originated from Jamaica


Of a dance I'm sure we all know
Referring to the popular limby limby limbo dance known by many


Now everyone in the USA (twist and limbo)
The people in the USA are also participating in the twist and limbo dance style


They were all twisting the time away (twist and limbo)
They were dancing and having fun with the twist and limbo dance style


But we should twist with the new limbo
Instead of just twisting, we should also incorporate the new limbo dance style


For this everybody know
The twist and limbo dance style is well-known and recognized by everyone


Yeah mama c'mon and
An invitation to join in the fun and dance


Twist twist and limbo, come now
Encouraging others to join in and dance with the twist and limbo style


Twist twist and limbo, Twist ahhhhhhh yeah
Expressing the enjoyment of dancing with the twist and limbo style




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@djdeitch

Love anything The Impressions put out !!!,.ktf.

@MrGucci58

toute ma jeunesse, merci a toi l'amis Lutti

@w3mq

Great song from a wonderful time in my life,thank you very much

@mijaoldies

LETS CHA CHA CHA ... NICE ONE

@xyz228

What a great song! Was this the flip of "Its Allright"?

@ioxxd90

The flip to "It's Alright" is "You'll Want Me Back". I think this is the flip to "Sad, Sad Girl & Boy". I have that on the 45. I actually posted "Sad girl & Boy" but U TOOB deleted it.

@RagazzaDisgraziata

A really old Popcorn-track.

@RagazzaDisgraziata

A really old Popcorn-track. Join me please.

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