King Tut
Steve Martin (and the Toot Uncommons) Lyrics

King Tut (King Tut)
This song is about King Tutankhamun, also known as King Tut, who was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt.

Now when he was a young man, He never thought he'd see People stand in line to see the boy king.
As a young man, King Tut never imagined that people would come from far and wide to see him, the young pharaoh.

(King Tut) How'd you get so funky? (Funky Tut) Did you do the monkey?
The singer is asking King Tut how he became so popular and funky, and jokingly asks if he danced the monkey dance.

Born in Arizona, Moved to Babylonia (King Tut).
King Tut was born in Arizona, but later moved to Babylonia to rule as pharaoh in ancient Egypt.

(King Tut) Now, if I'd known They'd line up just to see you, I'd trade in all my money And bought me a museum. (King Tut)
If the singer had known King Tut would become so famous and attract huge crowds, he would have used all his money to buy a museum to display King Tut's treasures.

Buried with a donkey (Funky Tut) He's my favorite honky!
King Tut was buried with a donkey, which makes him the singer's favorite honky, or white person.

Dancin' by the Nile, (Disco Tut) The ladies love his style, (Waltzing Tut) Rockin' for a mile (Rockin' Tut) He ate a crocodile.
King Tut was a great dancer and ladies loved his style. He even danced to disco, waltz, and rock music. He was even brave enough to eat a crocodile!

He gave his life for tourism. Golden idol! He's an Egyptian They're sellin' you.
King Tut dedicated his life to promoting tourism in Egypt, and his golden idol represents the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. Tourists come to see him, and thus are sold on the beauty of Egypt's ancient history.

Now, when I die, Don't think I'm a nut, Don't want no fancy funeral, Just one like ole king Tut. (king Tut)
The singer would like to have a humble funeral, just like King Tut's, and hopes people won't think he's crazy for wanting a simple goodbye ceremony.

He coulda won a Grammy, Buried in his jammies, Born in Arizona, moved to Babylonia, He was born in Arizona, lived in a condo made of stone-a, King Tut
King Tut could have won a Grammy for his great involvement and contributions in the music industry. He was buried in his clothes, and was born in Arizona but moved to Babylonia to rule. He once lived in a condo that was made of stone, which is a reference to ancient architecture.