Banana Pancakes
Jack Johnson(잭 존슨) Lyrics
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Ain't no need to go outside
But baby
You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep you
Doin' what you're supposed to
Maybe we could sleep in
Make you banana pancakes
Pretend like its the weekend now
We could pretend it all the time
Can't you see that it's just rainin'
There ain't no need to go outside
Just maybe
Halaka ukulele mama made a baby
Really don't mind the practice
Cause you're my little lady
Lady lady love me
Cause I love to lay here lazy
We could close the curtains
Pretend like there's no world outside
We could pretend it all the time
And can't you see that it's just rainin'
There ain't no need to go outside
Ain't no need ain't no need
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Can't you see can't you see
Rain all day and I don't mind
But the telephone's singing ringing
It's too early don't pick it up
We don't need to
We got everything we need right here
And everything we need is enough
Just so easy when the whole world fits inside of your arms
Do we really need to pay attention to the alarm
Wake up slow
Mmm wake up slow
But baby
You hardly even notice
When I try to show you this
Song is meant to keep you
From doin' what your supposed to
Wakin' up too early
Maybe we could sleep in
Make you banana pancakes
Pretend like it's the weekend now
We could pretend it all the time
Can't you see that it's just rainin'
There ain't no need to go outside
Ain't no need, ain't no need
Rain all day and I really really really don't mind
Can't you see? Can't you see?
We gotta wake up slow
The lyrics to Jack Johnson's "Banana Pancakes" express a desire to slow down, relax, and enjoy the simple things in life. The song begins with Johnson telling his partner that they don't need to go outside because it's raining, and there's no need to rush. He suggests they sleep in, make banana pancakes, and pretend like it's the weekend. The song implies that we often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and we need to take a break from it all sometimes. Johnson's soothing voice and the relaxed melody capture the atmosphere of a lazy day spent indoors with a loved one.
Later in the song, Johnson communicates his devotion to his partner, referring to her as his "little lady." He mentions the ukulele, which is significant because he is known for his skill at playing it. The lyrics encourage the listener to enjoy the small pleasures of life and cherish their loved ones' company. By doing so, we can escape the stresses of the outside world and create a peaceful oasis within our own homes.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't you see that it's just rainin'
It's raining outside and there's no need to go out
Ain't no need to go outside
There's no reason to leave the house since it's raining
But baby
Addressing the listener affectionately
You hardly even notice
You're not really paying attention
When I try to show you this
When I try to show you the value of staying in
Song is meant to keep you
This song is intended to inspire you
Doin' what you're supposed to
To not just follow the rules and the norm
Wakin' up too early
Not needing to wake up so early
Maybe we could sleep in
Suggesting the idea of sleeping in
Make you banana pancakes
Prepare a breakfast treat
Pretend like it's the weekend now
Imagining that it's a weekend
We could pretend it all the time
We can always imagine this scenario
Just maybe
Possibly
Halaka ukulele mama made a baby
A playful phrase that doesn't make much sense
Really don't mind the practice
Enjoying the process of playing music
Cause you're my little lady
Affectionate expression towards the listener
Lady lady love me
Asking to be loved by the listener
Cause I love to lay here lazy
Admitting to enjoying relaxing
We could close the curtains
Shutting the world outside the window
Pretend like there's no world outside
Imagining that there's no outside world
Ain't no need ain't no need
There's no requirement for anything
Mmm, mmm, mmm
Nonverbal expression of pleasure or satisfaction
Can't you see can't you see
Asking the listener to notice
Rain all day and I don't mind
Enjoying the rainy day
But the telephone's singing ringing
The phone is ringing
It's too early don't pick it up
It's too early to answer the phone
We got everything we need right here
Feeling content with what is present
And everything we need is enough
Satisfied with what we have
Just so easy when the whole world fits inside of your arms
It's effortless when you have everything you want within reach
Do we really need to pay attention to the alarm
Questioning the necessity of sticking to one's schedule
Wake up slow
Wake up gently and slowly
We gotta wake up slow
Encouraging to take a relaxed approach to the day
Rain all day and I really really really don't mind
Repeating the enjoyment of the rainy day
Can't you see? Can't you see?
Asking the listener to acknowledge the beauty of the day
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON
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