Kangaroo
The Big Wu Lyrics
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You left the outback
My kangaroo
Kangaroo, jack rabbit in the bushwhack
Decided to give you your bounce back
My kangaroo
Kangaroo, it ain't so hard for you
You can sail the ocean blue
My kangaroo
Kangaroo, you mean more to me
Than just another wannabe wallaby
My kangaroo
Kangaroo, I read it in books
They say your country was settled by crooks
But it's okay my kangaroo
Kangaroo, it ain't so hard for you
To bounce in my back yard
We can sail the ocean blue my kangaroo (2x)
Kangaroo, please don't cry
You won't even miss the air supply
You can sail the ocean blue my kangaroo
My kangaroo
The Big Wu's song Kangaroo is a playful and whimsical ode to an elusive love interest, likened to a kangaroo bounding through the bush. The singer is betting on the off chance that this kangaroo will leave the outback and take a chance on their back yard. They express their admiration for the kangaroo's innate ability to bounce and sail the ocean blue, and declare that the kangaroo means more to them than just another wannabe wallaby.
Through the metaphor of the kangaroo, the song expresses a desire for adventure and a willingness to take chances on love. The lines "it ain't so hard for you to bounce in my back yard" and "you can sail the ocean blue" suggest a sense of freedom and possibility, as if anything is achievable if the kangaroo takes a chance on the singer. The final line, "please don't cry, you won't even miss the air supply" suggests a willingness to support this love interest even in the face of potential obstacles.
Overall, Kangaroo is a light-hearted and playful take on the idea of taking a chance on love and pursuing adventure. Through its use of metaphor and whimsy, the song offers an uplifting and positive message about the power of following your heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Kangaroo, I'm betting on the off chance, on the offtrack
I'm taking a risk and hoping for a lucky outcome by betting on you, Kangaroo, even though you're not in your natural habitat.
You left the outback
You, Kangaroo, have wandered away from where you're expected to be.
My kangaroo
You, Kangaroo, are the one I'm talking to and want to be with.
Kangaroo, jack rabbit in the bushwhack
You, Kangaroo, are like a jack rabbit hiding in the wilderness.
Decided to give you your bounce back
I want to help you, Kangaroo, find your energy and vitality again.
It ain't so hard for you to bounce in my back yard
It's easy for you, Kangaroo, to jump and play in my home or familiar place.
You can sail the ocean blue
You, Kangaroo, can explore far and wide, like sailing across the sea.
You mean more to me than just another wannabe wallaby
You, Kangaroo, are special to me and not just some imitation of another type of animal.
I read it in books, they say your country was settled by crooks
I learned that the history of your homeland, Kangaroo, includes some unsavory characters and actions.
But it's okay my kangaroo
Despite what I've heard about your country's past, it doesn't affect my feelings towards you, Kangaroo.
Please don't cry, you won't even miss the air supply
Don't worry, Kangaroo, you don't need to feel sad or scared because you don't require any specific air source to survive.
We can sail the ocean blue my kangaroo (2x)
We, Kangaroo and I, can go on adventures together and explore the world beyond our immediate surroundings.
My kangaroo
I continue to address and cherish you, Kangaroo.
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