Hawaiian War Chant
Spike Jones His City Slickers Lyrics
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That was started by a native down in Waikiki
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian chant
Soon the other little natives started singin' it
And the hula hula maidens started swingin' it
Like a tropical storm that's the way it hit
Funny little gay Hawaiian Chant
Tho it started on an island down Hawaii way
It's as popular in Tennessee or Ioway
If you wander into any cabaret
You will hear this gay Hawaiian Chant
The lyrics of the song "Hawaiian War Chant" by Spike Jones describe a cheerful melody that originates from Waikiki, sung and played by the natives of the island. The song's catchy tune and upbeat rhythm received widespread recognition from the other natives, and soon the hula hula dancers started to swing to the music. The lyrics describe the song like a tropical storm, ferociously sweeping the island with its cheerful melody.
Furthermore, the lyrics mention that the song gained immense popularity, extending beyond Hawaii and captivated the hearts of people in different regions like Tennessee or Iowa. The song's popularity was such that it became a regular in cabarets and live performances. Therefore, the lyrics of the song "Hawaiian War Chant" celebrate the infectious nature of the catchy, cheerful tune that originated in Waikiki and spread far and wide.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a sunny little funny little melody
There is a bright and amusing tune.
That was started by a native down in Waikiki
The melody originated with a local person from Waikiki.
He would gather a crowd down beside the sea
He would attract people to the seaside.
And they'd play his gay Hawaiian chant
They would perform his lively Hawaiian song.
Soon the other little natives started singin' it
Eventually, other locals also began to sing it.
And the hula hula maidens started swingin' it
Female dancers began to sway to the rhythm of the music.
Like a tropical storm that's the way it hit
The popularity of the song spread rapidly and forcefully, like a sudden storm.
Funny little gay Hawaiian Chant
The song is amusing and has a gay (in the old-fashioned sense of the word) Hawaiian style.
Ow way tah tualan Me big bad fightin' man
A nonsensical phrase added for entertainment value.
Tho it started on an island down Hawaii way
Although it originated on an island in Hawaii.
It's as popular in Tennessee or Ioway
It is equally well-liked in states like Tennessee or Iowa.
If you wander into any cabaret
If you happen to enter any night club or entertainment venue.
You will hear this gay Hawaiian Chant
You are sure to hear this lively Hawaiian song there.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: JOHNNY NOBLE, RALPH FREED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sheila Green
Played this to celebrate something going right today. Brilliant.
JanawayJ
Is there a video for this?
Boris
un peu raciste