Banana Pancakes
Johnson Lyrics


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Can't you see that it's just rainin'
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
Wakin' up too early
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jack Johnson's "Banana Pancakes" highlight the joy of slowing down and taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The song opens with the singer inviting his lover to relax and stay indoors while it's raining outside. He suggests making banana pancakes and pretending that it's the weekend to enjoy each other's company. He paints a vivid picture of the peace and simplicity that comes with staying indoors, away from the stress of the outside world.


The song also makes references to leisure and the idea of taking life easy. The line "Halaka ukulele mama made a baby" is said to be a reference to the singer's lifestyle of music and surfing in Hawaii. By singing the line "we don't need to, we got everything we need right here, and everything we need is enough," the singer shows us that one doesn't have to keep chasing material things to find happiness. In summary, "Banana Pancakes" is a call to slow down, appreciate the simpler things in life, and find comfort in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't you see that it's just rainin'
It's only raining, there's no need to leave the house


Ain't no need to go outside
Staying inside is a good option when it's raining


But baby
Addressing someone affectionately


You hardly even notice
You don't realize what's going on around you


When I try to show you this
When I share my thoughts or feelings with you


Song is meant to keep you
This song is intended to help you


Doin' what you're supposed to
Preventing you from sticking to a strict routine


Wakin' up too early
Getting up earlier than you need to


Maybe we could sleep in
Suggesting that sleeping in would be a good idea


Make you banana pancakes
Making a special, indulgent breakfast


Pretend like its the weekend now
Enjoying a relaxed, weekend-like atmosphere


We could pretend it all the time
Imagining that it's always the weekend


Can't you see that it's just rainin'
Emphasizing that there's no need to leave the house


There ain't no need to go outside
Stress that being inside has its advantages


Just maybe
It's possibly true


Halaka ukulele mama made a baby
A nonsense line that adds flavor to the song


Really don't mind the practice
Not caring about imperfections and making mistakes


Cause you're my little lady
Admiring and cherishing a partner


Lady lady love me
Asking for affection and love to be shown


Cause I love to lay here lazy
Enjoying relaxing and doing nothing


We could close the curtains
Creating a cozy and comfortable atmosphere


Pretend like there's no world outside
Ignoring external stresses and focusing only on each other


Ain't no need ain't no need
Repeating that there's no reason to leave the house


Mmm, mmm, mmm
Another nonsensical addition


Can't you see can't you see
Repeating the need for someone to realize something


Rain all day and I don't mind
Being happy and content in the present moment


But the telephone's singing ringing
Being interrupted by an unwanted phone call


It's too early don't pick it up
Choosing to ignore the phone call


We don't need to
Deciding that there's no need to answer the phone call


We got everything we need right here
Appreciating what we have in the present moment


And everything we need is enough
Feeling content with what we have in life


Just so easy when the whole world fits inside of your arms
Feeling fulfilled by what we have in the present moment


Do we really need to pay attention to the alarm
Questioning the need for a strict routine


Wake up slow
Urging a slow start to the day


We gotta wake up slow
Stressing the need to take things easy


Rain all day and I really really really don't mind
Feeling happy and content despite the weather


Can't you see? Can't you see?
Reiterating the point that there's no need to go outside




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Written by: JACK HODY JOHNSON

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@alanguy2477

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
In separate bowl, mix together egg, milk, vegetable oil and bananas.
Stir flour mixture into banana mixture; batter will be a little lumpy.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat.
Pour or scoop batter onto pan, using about 1/4 cup for each pancake.
Cook until pancakes are golden brown on both sides.

Ingredients:
1 cup of all purpose flour
1 tablespoon of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
¼ teaspoon of salt
1 egg, beaten like it owes you money
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons of vegetable oil or melted butter
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed

Serves 6 people



@Pavel7918

Can't you see that it's just rainin'
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
Wakin' up too early
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



All comments from YouTube:

@Solusspiritus

Some 13 years ago I sat beside a lady on a plane headed south.. she asked what music I liked and introduced me to Jack Johnson(he's her favorite). We shared her headphones as two complete strangers listening in harmony for hours. If you ever happen to read this I'm still listening and thank you<3

I've never received so much feedback love you all :)

@leonnippelmann3531

Nice

@marcy5802

That’s rlly sweet🥺

@joemaccurdy702

That's awesome the gift of music I think is one of the gate ways to where we all want to end up in the END...

@leahzeigler3328

Aww that's so sweet

@savispice23

How wholesome!🥺💖

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@cnutsiggardason2014

my headphones cut off the last ‘wake up slow’ with a robot lady saying ‘battery low’ and ive never been more confused in my life

@eeloiiiise14

I love this you made my day

@caseycampbell4787

Hahahahaha.

@signalred540

I feel that, my headphones cut off the best parts :/

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