Booty swing
Parov Stelar Lyrics

Now, Arab sheikhs on the burning sands
Describes the image of Arab sheikhs on the sandy desert and emphasizes their excitement at the prospect of hearing the swaggering and lively beat of the song.

Come into their harems and clap their hands
These Arab sheikhs enter their harems and applaud with excitement, anticipating the vocal spectacle that follows.

Said, "Come on, girls, are you ready to play?
The sheikhs ask their harem girls if they are excited for the dance that is about to take place.

Let's have a little more of that swingin' today"
The sheikhs desire to hear more of the lively beat that defines this song.

Now, in the land of Fu Manchu,
The song shifts to a new location and brings up another exotic locale, famous for its glamorous women and beautiful dance culture.

The girls all now do the Suzie-Q
The locals now all dance a specific and beautiful dance known as the Suzie-Q.

Clap their hands in the center of the floor
The dancers happily clap their hands in support of one another while performing their dance steps.

Saying, "Ching, ching, chop-suey, swing some more!"
The locals chant a fun rallying cry that encourages themselves and others to keep dancing and having a great time.

Now, geisha girls in old Japan
The song shifts again, this time to Japan, localizing the shared experience of dancing and bringing in different cultural nuances.

Wink behind their peacock fans
The geisha girls flirtatiously use their fans, a traditional accessory, to hide their faces and convey a sense of allure.

Since they learned to say, "Yeah!
The geishas have now learned a new English word that speaks to their desire to let loose and dance.

Let's swing it like Amelican's swing swing dance!"
The geisha girls mimic the English language of the Americans and express their desire to dance their way.

Now, Gypsy caravans have changed their mode
The song again highlights another culture that has evolved to incorporate the lively and compelling music they have come to love.

They truck down the Romany road
The Gypsies joyfully drive their caravans down the bumpy Romany roads, finding beauty and excitement in the music around them.

With their hi-de-hos, and their hey-hey-diddle
The gypsies sing playful and cheerful songs, indicative of their carefree and fun-loving attitudes.

Doin' the swing on the Gypsy fiddle
The Gypsies are thrilled to have found new music to dance to and are embracing the lively rhythm of this song.

Them eastern wisemen know the story
The song shifts to a spiritual and wise tone, suggesting the universality of this dance and its music.

Of the swing with Oriental glory
The Eastern wise men appreciate the intercultural appeal of the swing music, recognizing its fun and upbeat energy.

They stroke their beards and grin
The wise men enjoy hearing this new and unique music, so they stroke their beards and smile in delight.

Sayin', "Swing, little children, till the dawn comes in!"
The wise men encourage children to dance and enjoy the lively beat until the sun comes up.