Buy Me a Zeppelin
Macbeth the Great Lyrics
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Buy me a Zeppelin
Or a steamboat and then I must
Be an explorer like Columbus, so baby
Buy me a Zeppelin, du-du darling
Buy me a Zeppelin
Or a steamboat and then I must
Yes, to every isthmus, and every lake
I want to be like Sir Francis Drake
Vasco Nunez, Vasco De Gama
Columbus who discovered America, so baby
Buy me a Zeppelin, du-du darling
Buy me a Zeppelin
Or a steamboat and then I must
Be an explorer like Columbus
I don′t mind if I'm all alone
I′m going to take a chance in the Canal Zone
Then through the desert of Sahara
To see my grandparents in Africa, so baby
Buy me a Zeppelin, du-du darling
Buy me a Zeppelin
Or a steamboat and then I must
Be an explorer like Columbus
In the song "Buy me a Zeppelin" by Macbeth the Great, he is requesting for his lover to buy him either a zeppelin or a steamboat in order to fulfill his dreams of becoming an explorer. He references several explorers such as Sir Francis Drake, Vasco Nunez, Vasco de Gama, and Columbus who discovered America. Macbeth wants to follow in the footsteps of these great explorers and travel to every isthmus and lake in order to see the world.
With his zeppelin or steamboat, Macbeth wishes to explore the Canal Zone and the Sahara desert so he can visit his grandparents in Africa. He doesn't mind being alone on his travels and is willing to take a chance on the journey. The lyrics express Macbeth's adventurous spirit and desire to see everything the world has to offer. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes his passion for exploration and desire for a zeppelin.
Line by Line Meaning
Buy me a Zeppelin, du-du darling
I desire to have a Zeppelin or any other means of transportation to fulfill my dream of becoming an explorer.
Buy me a Zeppelin
I want a Zeppelin to travel long distances and explore new places.
Or a steamboat and then I must
If not a Zeppelin, then a steamboat will do to satisfy my urge to explore.
Be an explorer like Columbus, so baby
I want to be an explorer like Columbus, discovering new lands and territories.
Yes, to every isthmus, and every lake
I want to explore every isthmus and lake that exists, no matter how difficult the journey might be.
I want to be like Sir Francis Drake
I aim to be like Sir Francis Drake, a famous explorer who made many discoveries.
Vasco Nunez, Vasco De Gama
I admire explorers Vasco Nunez and Vasco De Gama for their remarkable achievements.
Columbus who discovered America, so baby
I am inspired by Columbus, who discovered America, and I aspire to make similar discoveries of my own.
I don′t mind if I'm all alone
I am not afraid to travel alone, for the sake of exploration and discovery.
I′m going to take a chance in the Canal Zone
I am willing to take the risk of exploring the Canal Zone, despite the dangers that may lurk within.
Then through the desert of Sahara
I want to explore the vast Sahara desert, even though it may be a grueling journey.
To see my grandparents in Africa, so baby
I am determined to explore Africa and visit my grandparents, even if it means traveling a long distance and facing many challenges.
Writer(s): Robert A. Shad
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.