The Tra la La Song
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 Banana Splits was a children's television series that aired from 1968 to 1970. The show consisted of live action skits and animated segments featuring four anthropomorphic animal characters - Fleegle the Beagle, Bingo the Gorilla, Drooper the Lion, and Snorky the Elephant. The show's theme song, "Tra La La", was an upbeat and catchy tune that became the show's signature song. The song is a joyful celebration of fun and silliness, meant to get kids excited about the show and the characters.
The lyrics of the song are simple and repetitive, with the phrase "tra la la" repeated throughout. The first verse sets the scene for the show, with the four characters riding in banana buggies and inviting the viewer to join them for the "banana splits show". The second verse describes the characters playing in the sun, "flipping like a pancake" and "popping like a cork". The final verse repeats the first verse, with the addition of the characters' names.
Overall, the song is meant to be a fun and lighthearted introduction to the show and its characters. It emphasizes the playful nature of the show and encourages kids to join in on the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Tra la la tra la la la
The joyous sound of the Banana Splits having fun and entertaining their audience.
One banana, two banana, three banana, four
Counting the bananas to emphasize the group's name and unity.
All bananas make a split so do many more
The idea that when bananas join together they become a delicious dessert, and the same can be said for the Banana Splits joining forces to create wholesome entertainment.
Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
The Banana Splits are always on the move, traveling from place to place to bring their fun and energy to everyone who wants to tune in and watch.
Come along to bring you the banana splits show
An invitation to join the group and enjoy their show.
Four banana, three banana, two banana, one
Counting backwards to start the fun and energy that the Banana Splits bring to their audience.
All bananas playing in the bright warm sun
Enjoying the warmth of the sun while engaging in fun activities with friends, a common and wholesome childhood experience.
Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork
Engaging in fun activities such as flipping like a pancake and popping like a cork to add excitement and lightheartedness to the show.
Fleagle bingo drooper and snork
Names of each of the members of the Banana Splits, adding individuality and unique personalities to the group dynamic.
Making up a mess of fun
Having a blast and enjoying themselves while producing an entertaining show for their audience.
Lots of fun for everyone
Making sure that everyone who watches the Banana Splits will have a great time and enjoy the show just as much as the performers do.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK BARKAN, RITCHIE ADAMS
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Lyrics
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
One banana, two banana, three banana, four
All bananas make a split, so do many more
Over hill and highway, the banana buggies go
Come along to bring you the banana splits show
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
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
Syniimon-Stix
I've literally never watched this show before, but this song unleashes a wave of uncontrollable nostalgia in me for some reason.
64mung
50 years later...I'm still loving it!!
julinani
Man, my parents, my uncle, and I grew up with The Banana Splits and we still love them!!
Nintendo & Dan the Man gamer
Did you see the movie?
Bisctard
Ik this was 6 years ago, but don't watch the movie unless you want to see them be murderous
Cposada2
1969:We are the banana splits!
2006:Were back in Boomerang!
2019:We are murderous animatronics!
Sherlock
Sounds about right maybe Thomas the tank engine is next to be our favorite psychopath
Abby's archiving channel
2006:YEAH WHAT EVER. .
The-Aspiring-Creator
Odin Handler Oh relax, it's just a movie.
The-Aspiring-Creator
And before that movie they had a punk rock cover of their theme make it into Kick-Ass, afterwards they met the Suicide Squad and their horror flick got Patrick freakin' Stump of all people to do a cover of their theme...
The Banana Splits have a bizarre history.