Rama Lama Ding Dong
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Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
I got a girl named rama lama lama lama ding dong
She's everything to me rama lama lama lama ding dong
I'll never set her free for she's mine all mine
She's fine to me rama lama lama lama ding dong
You won't believe that she's mine all mine
I love her love her love her so and I'll never never let her go
One thing is certain she's mine all mine she's mine all of the time
I got a girl named rama lama lama lama ding dong
She's everything to me rama lama lama lama ding dong
I'll never set her free 'cause she's mine all mine
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lam ding dong rama lam ding ding dong
I got a girl by name of rama lama lama lama ding dong
I'll never let her go rama lama lama lama ding dong
I love I love her so and she's mine all mine
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
"Rama Lama Ding Dong" is a catchy, infectious song that was originally recorded in 1958 by the Edsels. The song's lyrics are repetitive and simplistic, mostly consisting of the title phrase and variations on it. The song tells the story of a man who has found the love of his life, a girl named Rama Lama Ding Dong, and he vows to never let her go.
The song's simplicity and repetition are part of what makes it so memorable, and the upbeat music encourages listeners to sing along and dance. The song is also notable for the high-pitched falsetto in the chorus, which adds a unique and distinctive sound to the track.
Despite its simplicity, "Rama Lama Ding Dong" has become a beloved classic that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. From oldies radio to movie soundtracks and beyond, the song has endured and continues to be a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Rama lam ding dong rama lam ding ding dong
Repeating the name of a girl he loves, expressing excitement and happiness about her.
Rama lama lama lama lama ding dong rama lama lama lama lama ding
Further announcing the girl's name with enthusiasm.
I got a girl named rama lama lama lama ding dong
Beginning to introduce and claim ownership of the girl he loves by repeating her name.
She's everything to me rama lama lama lama ding dong
Explaining that the girl is the most important thing in his life and he can't live without her.
I'll never set her free for she's mine all mine
Declaring that he would never let go of the girl because she belongs to him.
She's fine to me rama lama lama lama ding dong
Expressing his admiration for the girl and how attractive she is to him.
You won't believe that she's mine all mine
Implying that others might be jealous of their relationship because the girl is all his.
I love her love her love her so and I'll never never let her go
Professing his love for the girl and emphasizing that he would never leave her.
One thing is certain she's mine all mine she's mine all of the time
Repeating that the girl belongs to him and highlighting the absolute certainty of their relationship.
I'll never set her free 'cause she's mine all mine
Reinforcing the idea that he would never let go of the girl because she is only his.
I got a girl by name of rama lama lama lama ding dong
Repeating the girl's name again to further claim ownership of her.
I'll never let her go rama lama lama lama ding dong
Reiterating that he would never let the girl go because she is all his.
I love I love her so and she's mine all mine
Expressing his deep affection for the girl and asserting that she belongs to him.
Writer(s): GEORGE JONES
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