Colonel Hathi's March
The Disney Studio Chorus Lyrics
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Keep it up 2, 3, 4
Company sound off!
Oh, the aim of our patrol
Is a question rather droll
For to march and drill
over field and hill
Is a military goal!
Hup 2, 3, 4
Dress it up 2, 3, 4
Hup 2, 3, 4
Dress it up 2, 3, 4
By the ranks or single file
Over every jungle mile
Oh we stamp and crush
Through the underbrush
In a military style!
In a military style!
Hup 2, 3, 4
Keep it up 2, 3, 4
The song Colonel Hathi's March is a lively, upbeat tune that highlights the marching and drill exercises of a military patrol. The lyrics are performed by the Disney Studio Chorus and are meant to be taken comically, with lines like "the aim of our patrol is a question rather droll" being a slight nod to the humor embedded in the song. The first stanza echoes the idea of a drill, with the intention of moving over varied terrain while maintaining military decorum. The words, "For to march and drill over field and hill is a military goal!" reiterate the purpose of the patrol, in this case, Colonel Hathi's troop.
The second stanza continues with the same upbeat and jolly vibe, marching and advancing through treacherous jungle terrain by following ranks or single filing. The phrase, "through the underbrush, in a military style!" encapsulates the mood of the song perfectly, emphasizing the strict discipline that's required while being funny at the same time. To sum it up, the Colonel Hathi's March is a fun, playful take on military exercises that uses the wild jungle as its backdrop.
Line by Line Meaning
Hup 2, 3, 4
Military cadence - marching rhythm in which each syllable of the words corresponds to a footstep
Keep it up 2, 3, 4
Encouragement to maintain the marching rhythm and discipline
Company sound off!
Command for the unit to sound off with their designated response, reinforcing the idea of cohesion and teamwork
Oh, the aim of our patrol
Explaining the purpose of the group's mission and how they will achieve it
Is a question rather droll
Acknowledging that the goal is not necessarily exciting or glamorous
For to march and drill
Describing the specific actions required to fulfill the mission
over field and hill
Emphasizing that the mission will take place over all types of terrain
Is a military goal!
Restating that the goal is not just a routine exercise, but a serious military objective
By the ranks or single file
Describing the different possible formations the unit can march in
Over every jungle mile
Stressing that the unit's mission is not limited to a certain distance, but is extensive
Oh we stamp and crush
Highlighting the forceful actions that the unit uses to accomplish their mission
Through the underbrush
Describing the specific terrain that the unit must move through in order to complete their mission
In a military style!
Reiterating that the group functions not just as a collection of individuals, but with the discipline, tactics, and strategies of a military force
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROBERT SHERMAN, RICHARD SHERMAN
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