Though Mitchum continued to use his singing voice in his film work, he waited until 1967 to record his follow-up record, That Man, Robert Mitchum, Sings. The album, released by Nashville-based Monument Records, took him further into country music, and featured songs similar to The Ballad of Thunder Road. "Little Old Wine Drinker Me," the first single, was a top ten hit at country radio, reaching #9 there, and crossed over onto mainstream radio, where it peaked at #96. Its follow-up, "You Deserve Each Other," also charted on the Billboard Country Singles Chart.
Coconut Water
Robert Mitchum Lyrics
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Back to the West Indie,
Baby can′t you see I'm losing me pep and me energy
What I need is
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water, I cannot get in America...
What is the tonic man?
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water I cannot get in America...
At the medical center, what you think
The doctors told me I have to drink
They said take this advice from me
Bobby, and go back to the West Indie
What you need is
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water, I cannot get in America...
What is the tonic man?
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water I cannot get in America...
I remember when I was young
I was a husky and very strong
Now I am so feeble and weak
My knees keep knockin′ when I walk the street
What I need is
Drink the coconut water,
Drink the coconut water,
Drink the coconut water, I cannot get in America...
What is the tonic man?
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water I cannot get in America...
My friends, I would be glad
The day I get back to Trinidad
I know my people would be glad to see me
Like a monkey climbin' up the coconut tree
What I need is
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water, I cannot get in America...
What is the tonic man?
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Drink the coconut water I cannot get in America...
In Robert Mitchum's song "Coconut Water," the singer is struggling with a lack of energy and strength. He sings about how he needs to return to the West Indies in order to regain his vitality. The title of the song, "Coconut Water," refers to a natural remedy that the singer believes will rejuvenate him. He pleads with his lover to accompany him back to his homeland, where he can drink fresh coconut water straight from the source and get the boost he needs.
The lyrics are a commentary on the potency of natural remedies and the importance of cultural heritage. The singer is feeling disconnected from his roots and is seeking a return to his homeland to reconnect with his heritage. The West Indies, known for their tropical climate and lush vegetation, symbolize a place of renewal and regeneration for him. The song also implies that there are certain things that cannot be found or replicated in America, no matter how modern or developed it may be. The singer's belief in the power of coconut water to heal him is a testament to the importance of tradition, culture, and community in maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey come and go with me,
Come with me, my love, to the West Indies.
Back to the West Indie,
We'll go back to the idyllic setting of the West Indies.
Baby can′t you see I'm losing me pep and me energy
I'm feeling tired and weak, my love, can't you see that?
What I need is
What I require right now is
Drink the coconut water, (the jelly)
I want to drink refreshing coconut water, just like the one with jelly texture.
Drink the coconut water, (yes it is a builda)
Coconut water is the best natural resource for energy and vitality, absolutely.
Drink the coconut water, I cannot get in America...
It's not easy to find coconut water in America.
What is the tonic man?
Who is the provider of the revitalizing drink?
At the medical center, what you think
Guess what the doctors at the hospital advised me
The doctors told me I have to drink
Health experts prescribed for me
They said take this advice from me
Their instruction to me was to follow this suggestion
Bobby, and go back to the West Indie
My name is Bobby, and I must take a trip back to the exotic West Indies
I remember when I was young
I recall the time when I was a young man
I was a husky and very strong
Back then, I was muscular and vigorous
Now I am so feeble and weak
Nowadays, I'm frail and debilitated
My knees keep knockin′ when I walk the street
My knees are unsteady, and I falter when I walk on the road
My friends, I would be glad
My dear buddies, it would bring me joy
The day I get back to Trinidad
When I set foot once again in my homeland Trinidad
I know my people would be glad to see me
I'm certain that my folks will be happy to see me
Like a monkey climbin' up the coconut tree
Just like a primate who skillfully climbs the coconut tree branches
Writer(s): Dan Raye, Cyril Conway
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Maja B
on What Is This Generation Coming To?
Trouble, Trouble, Trouble, Trouble
In the USA the teenager have the country in confusion
In the USA the teenager have the country in confusion
Rock n rollin’ all of the time
Have the parents out of their mind
Parents likin’ Liberace
Kids is likin Elvis Presley
Trouble, Trouble
So they rock n rollin night and day
Bouncin’ up and down in the way they do
The parents shakin’ their head and say
What is this generation comin’ to?
All the parents say the children will grow up to be delinquents, oh
If the children only dance to the rock n roll and the calypso
Parents tell them they should only
Like the opera and symphony
But the young kids are too busy
Diggin’ Mr. Belafonte
When the kids is bouncin’ up to the jukebox like the monkeys and frogs
All the newspapers they say that the teenagers goin’ to the dogs
But the kids don’t go to the dogs,
That’s the truth and these are the facts
All the girls is changin’ for chicks
All the fellows changin’ for cats