Witch Doctor
Kids Now Lyrics
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Alright, you go: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah,
Ah, ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang.
Alright!
Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang} Ooh,
Eeh, ooh, ah, ah, ting, tang,
Walla, walla, bing, bang.} (repeat) .
I told the witch doctor,
I was in love with you And then the witch doctor,
He told me what to do He told me: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, ting, tang,
Walla, walla, bing, bang Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah,
Ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang (repeat) .
I told the witch doctor,
You didn't love me true I told the witch doctor,
You didn't love me nice And then the witch doctor,
He gave me this advice: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, ting, tang, walla,
Walla, bing, bang Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah,
Ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang (repeat) .
You can keep your love from me just like you were a miser,
And I'll admit it wasn't very smart,
But I went out to find my-self a guy that's so much wiser,
And he told me the way to win your heart: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah Ooh,
Eeh, ooh, ah, ah Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, ting,
Tang, walla, walla, ging, bang Come on and: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah,
Ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang Ooh, eeh, ooh,
Ah, ah, ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang (repeat) .
The song "Witch Doctor" by Kids Now is a fun and catchy tune about seeking out the help of a witch doctor to win the love of someone special. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, making them easy to sing along to. The song starts with a request for the "magic words" from the witch doctor, which are then revealed to be the nonsensical syllables of "Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang." The singer then tells the witch doctor that they are in love with someone who doesn't love them back, and seeks advice on how to win their heart.
The witch doctor's advice is to keep saying the magic words and to find someone wiser than them to give them advice. The singer then repeats the magic words over and over again, as if casting a spell. The lyrics are playful and tongue-in-cheek, and the song has a fun and upbeat energy. Overall, "Witch Doctor" is a lighthearted and silly song that is perfect for singing and dancing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey witch doctor, give us the magic words!
Requesting the witch doctor to provide them with a magic formula
Alright, you go: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, Ah, ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang. Alright!
Acknowledging the witch doctor's response and eagerly waiting for the magic formula
I told the witch doctor, I was in love with you I told the witch doctor, I was in love with you And then the witch doctor, He told me what to do
Confessing love to the witch doctor and seeking advice in return
I told the witch doctor, You didn't love me true I told the witch doctor, You didn't love me nice And then the witch doctor, He gave me this advice:
Expressing disappointment towards a lover and receiving advice from the witch doctor
You can keep your love from me just like you were a miser, And I'll admit it wasn't very smart, But I went out to find my-self a guy that's so much wiser, And he told me the way to win your heart:
Reflecting on past mistakes and seeking advice from a wise person to win back the love of the previous lover
Come on and: Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, Ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang Ooh, eeh, ooh, ah, ah, Ting, tang, walla, walla, bing, bang (repeat).
Repeating the magic formula provided by the witch doctor in an attempt to win back the love of the previous lover
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.