Banana Splits
The Dickies (The Banana Splits cover) 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
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

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

Making up a mess of fun
Making up a mess of fun
Making up a mess of fun
Lots of fun for everyone

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

Overall Meaning

The Dickies's song Banana Splits has lyrics that are mainly about the joy and excitement that comes with eating and playing with bananas. The repetition of "tra la la" in the opening line of the song is reminiscent of a cheerful and infectious spirit. The following verses suggest that the song is about a group of people enjoying the outdoors and all the fun that comes with it. The use of numerical words, such as "one banana, two banana, three banana, four," adds a playful tone to the song that makes it easy to sing and dance along to. The use of various names like "Fleagle, bingo, drooper, and snork" adds to the playful and humorous nature of the song. Overall, the song is a lighthearted ode to the simple pleasures of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Tra la la tra la la la
A joyful, nonsensical refrain.


One banana two banana three banana four
Introducing the concept of four bananas making a split.


All bananas make a split so do many more
Highlighting that bananas create splits, but also suggesting that the fun is not limited to bananas alone.


Over hill and highway the banana buggies go
Imagining that the bananas themselves have transportation and mobility, setting the stage for the arrival of the Banana Splits show.


Come along to bring you the banana splits show
Inviting the listener to join in watching the Banana Splits show.


Four banana three banana two banana one
Repeating the banana countdown.


All bananas playing in the bright warm sun
Describing the happy, carefree environment in which the bananas are playing.


Flipping like a pancake popping like a cork
Using imagery to capture the playful, entertaining movements of the bananas.


Fleagle bingo drooper and snork
Naming the Banana Splits characters, who will presumably be involved in the show depicted in the song.


Making up a mess of fun
Reiterating that the overall goal of the song is to celebrate and enjoy a lot of fun.


Lots of fun for everyone
Affirming that the fun is universally accessible and should be shared by all.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK BARKAN, RITCHIE ADAMS

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@CookinginRussia

Saw the Dickies live many times. Very talented band that deserved far more fame.

@claytonvitor1687

im so jealous

@Mellie

A punk band doing the theme song for a kids TV show is awesome in itself. When you think about that, what song could be more perfect for Hit Girl? None that I can think of. The Dickies have always been such a fun band too.

@jeremyrogers2716

THAT'S EXACTLY WHY I LIKE IT SO MUCH! Thank you! My daughter drove me crazy with this, and then these guys! Use it as HIT GIRL'S FREAKING THEME SONG!

@stephendburge

Was there n loved em ;)>

@makeitsonumberone1358

Nelly the elephant being anouther

@CZECHMATE650

I could always count on my Dickies mixtape to pull me outta the dumps! Leonard Graves Phillips has such an original voice!

@kanokadafi

This cover is amazing, but the energy of this performance is through the charts!!!!

@broganmaxwell2324

Have u seen Nellie the Elephant cover by toy dolls

@ih8tbush

The Dickies are the single most under rated band in the history of Rock and Roll!

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