Nagasaki
Markko Polo Adventurers - Michel Magne And His Orchestra Lyrics
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That was told to me by Able Seaman Jones
Once he had the blues so he took a cruise
Far away from night-clubs and from saxophones
He said, "Yo ho, I've made a certain port
And when you talk about real He-Man sport"
There's nothing but that at night back in Nagasaki
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
The way they can entertain
Would hurry a hurricane back in Nagasaki
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
In Fujiama you get a mama
Then your troubles increase
In some pagoda, she orders soda
Earth shake, milk shakes, ten cents a piece
They kissy and huggy nice
Oh, by jingo, it's worth the price back in Nagasaki
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
Now when the day is warm
You can keep in form
With a bowl of rice beneath a parasol
Every gentle man has to use a fan
And they only use suspenders in the fall
That's where the girls don't think of rings and furs
Gosh, it's the nicest place that ever weres
They give you a carriage free
The horse is a Japanee back in Nagasaki
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
They sit you upon the floor
No wonder your pants get sore back in Nagasaki
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
With sweet Kimoner, I pulled a boner
I kept it up at high speed
I got rheumatics and then psyatics
Halatosisis, that's guaranteed
You just have to act your age
Or wind up inside a cage back in Nagasaki
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
With an ice-cream cone and a bottle of tea
You can rest all day by the hickory tree
But when night comes round, oh gosh, oh gee
Mother, Mother, Mother, pin a rose on me
Those pretty mamas in pink pajamas
They try to give you a kiss, those torrid teases
In B.V.D.ses
Heaven help a sailor on a night like this
Not too gentle and not too rough
But you've got to tell them when you've had enough
Back in Nagasaki where the fellers chew tobaccy
And the women wicky wacky, woo
The song "Nagasaki" by Markko Polo Adventurers, composed by Michel Magne And His Orchestra, is a musical narration of a sailor's experience in Nagasaki, a popular city in Japan. The lyrics tell the story of Able Seaman Jones, a sailor who frequented nightclubs and saxophones but decided to take a break by going on a cruise. The sailor recounts his time in Nagasaki, describing how the city is known for its vibrant nightlife, tobacco-chewing men, and women with unique, wacky behaviors.
Through the lyrics, we see that Nagasaki is infamous for its entertainment and the physical intimacy that takes place between its inhabitants. From the way the sailors describe the women's behavior, we get a sense of their unbridled exuberance, mischief, and playfulness. The lyrics also highlight the unique culture of Nagasaki, from the architecture to the food to the clothing.
The song is a lighthearted and catchy tune that transports listeners to the bustling and exciting city of Nagasaki.
Line by Line Meaning
Fellows, if you're arn I will spin a yarn
Listen up, fellas, I've got a story to tell.
That was told to me by Able Seaman Jones
A sailor named Able Seaman Jones told me this tale.
Once he had the blues so he took a cruise
Jones was feeling blue, so he went on a cruise to get away.
Far away from night-clubs and from saxophones
He wanted to escape the noisy nightclubs and saxophones.
He said, "Yo ho, I've made a certain port
Jones arrived at a port and exclaimed, "Yo ho!"
And when you talk about real He-Man sport"
There were some manly activities happening there.
Hot ginger and dynamite
Things were really exciting and intense.
There's nothing but that at night back in Nagasaki
The nighttime in Nagasaki was full of excitement.
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
The men there enjoyed chewing tobacco.
And the women wicky wacky, woo
The women there were wild and unpredictable.
The way they can entertain
The entertainment there was impressive.
Would hurry a hurricane back in Nagasaki
It was so great that it could make a hurricane move faster.
In Fujiama you get a mama
In Fujiama, you can find a woman to spend time with.
Then your troubles increase
But be careful, your troubles might get worse.
In some pagoda, she orders soda
Sometimes you might go to a pagoda where she asks for soda.
Earth shake, milk shakes, ten cents a piece
There might be earthquakes and cheap milkshakes for sale.
They kissy and huggy nice
The people there were affectionate and friendly.
Oh, by jingo, it's worth the price back in Nagasaki
It was worth the cost to experience Nagasaki.
Now when the day is warm
During warm days,
You can keep in form
you could stay healthy
With a bowl of rice beneath a parasol
by eating rice under a parasol.
Every gentle man has to use a fan
To stay cool, every man used to fan themselves with a handheld fan.
And they only use suspenders in the fall
They only wear suspenders during autumn.
That's where the girls don't think of rings and furs
They don't care about fancy jewelry or clothing.
Gosh, it's the nicest place that ever weres
It's one of the best places on earth.
They give you a carriage free
They provide free carriages to ride in.
The horse is a Japanee back in Nagasaki
The horses are Japanese in Nagasaki.
They sit you upon the floor
When you arrive, they have you sit on the floor.
No wonder your pants get sore back in Nagasaki
It's no wonder your pants get uncomfortable from sitting on the floor.
With sweet Kimoner, I pulled a boner
I made a mistake while wearing a kimono.
I kept it up at high speed
I kept up a fast pace.
I got rheumatics and then psyatics
As a result, I got rheumatism and sciatica.
Halatosisis, that's guaranteed
I also got halitosis, guaranteed.
You just have to act your age
You need to behave appropriately.
Or wind up inside a cage back in Nagasaki
Otherwise, you might end up in trouble.
Where the fellers chew tobaccy
In Nagasaki, the men love to chew tobacco.
And the women wicky wacky, woo
And the women are wild and unpredictable.
With an ice-cream cone and a bottle of tea
You can enjoy an ice cream cone and bottle of tea.
You can rest all day by the hickory tree
You can relax under a hickory tree all day.
But when night comes round, oh gosh, oh gee
But when nighttime comes, you'll see some wild things.
Mother, Mother, Mother, pin a rose on me
This experience is so good, it's like getting a reward from your mom.
Those pretty mamas in pink pajamas
There are beautiful women wearing pink pajamas.
They try to give you a kiss, those torrid teases
Those flirty women will try to kiss you.
In B.V.D.ses
The men wear B.V.D. underwear.
Heaven help a sailor on a night like this
It's a wild night, especially for sailors.
Not too gentle and not too rough
Things are just right, not too tame and not too wild.
But you've got to tell them when you've had enough
But you need to speak up if it gets to be too much.
Back in Nagasaki where the fellers chew tobaccy
This all happened in Nagasaki, where the men love to chew tobacco.
And the women wicky wacky, woo
And the women are wild and unpredictable.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., FOUR JAYS MUSIC PUB
Written by: MORT DIXON, HARRY WARREN
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