Doin' The Banana Split
The Banana Splits Lyrics
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Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
One banana, two banana, three banana, four
All bananas make a split so do many more
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
All bananas playing in the bright warm sun
Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork
Fleagle bingo drooper and snork
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Making up a mess of fun
Making up a mess of fun
Making up a mess of fun
Lots of fun for everyone
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
All bananas playing in the bright warm sun
Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork
Fleagle bingo drooper and snork
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
Tra la la tra la la la
The lyrics of The Banana Splits’s “Doin’ The Banana Split” describe a fun and playful activity, which is doing the banana split dance. The song begins with a repetition of “tra la la” which sets the happy and cheerful mood of the song. It then goes on to describe how all kinds of bananas, whether one, two, three or four, can join in on the fun to do the banana split dance. The banana buggies, carrying the members of The Banana Splits band, travel to various places to perform and entertain people, inviting them to join in the fun.
The chorus, once again repeating “tra la la,” is followed by the members of The Banana Splits taking turns to sing about themselves while doing various tricks and flips. Fleagle, Bingo, Drooper, and Snork, the anthropomorphic animals that make up the band, are described popping like a cork or flipping like a pancake.
The song is essentially an invitation to anyone and everyone to join in and have a great time. The vivid descriptions of the various trick and flips that are being made, and the upbeat melody and mood make it impossible not to want to join in on the fun. It could be seen as a reminder of the importance of enjoying life and living in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Tra la la tra la la la
This is a nonsensical phrase repeated throughout the song, meant to be fun and catchy.
One banana, two banana, three banana, four
Counting bananas, leading up to the group of bananas who are doing the banana split dance.
All bananas make a split so do many more
All of the bananas are participating in the dance, and so are many other creatures or people.
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
The banana buggies are transporting the bananas to their destination, which is the Banana Splits show that they are putting on.
Come along to bring you the banana splits show
Inviting the listener to come and watch the Banana Splits show, which is centered around their song and dance routine.
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
Counting bananas again, as they continue to dance and have fun in the sun.
All bananas playing in the bright warm sun
All of the bananas are enjoying the outdoors and playing in the sunshine.
Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork
The bananas are doing acrobatic moves and having fun, comparing their movements to flipping pancakes and popping corks.
Fleagle bingo drooper and snork
The names of each character in the Banana Splits group who are performing the dance.
Making up a mess of fun
The bananas and their friends are having a lot of fun, even if it's chaotic and messy.
Lots of fun for everyone
Everyone can join in on the fun and enjoy themselves, regardless of who they are or what they like to do.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mark Barkan, Ritchie Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MrMoggyman
Barry White's magnificent Doin' The Banana Splits Show. The days of real music! Real full foot tappin' music. Feel the groove.
Robert Velez
I love this and would go crazy to get this on DVD! Doin it, Doin it, Doin it, Doin the Banana Split, y'all! Outtasight and groovy, man! LOL! Yeah!
terence smart
I still love this song, first impressed by it when the show was on TV.
flashtheoriginal
The greatest ever kids tv show. England, Saturday mornings, fresh from America, essential viewing. Im nearly 60 and there are millions of old gits like me who are nostalgic for this. Classic
And this song.....written by Mr Lurrrrrve...Barry White
cfroberts62
"ROCK OUT, DROOPER!!!!!" I aGREE. Total rock'n'roll hooligan.
Gerge Himon
I was five and thought they were the greatest show on earth , me mom and siblings. Miss her dearly.
Jose Manuel Gomez Lopez
banana splits estaban, están y estarán siempre DE AGASAJO!!!!
Pedro Balladares
Oh , the good times of the 70's on this kind of series , Great !!
highlife0586
Wow man...I remember this TV show all too well. Thank you for posting this.
funandgames114
AWESOME DANCE, BANANA SPLITS!!!!!!!