Alley Oop
The Dyna-Sores Lyrics

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Theres a man in the funny papers we all know (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He lived 'way back a long time ago (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He dont eat nothin' but a bear cat stew (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Well this cat's name is-a alley oop (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He got a chauffeur that's a genuwine dinosawruh (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
And he can knuckle your head before you count to fawruh (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He got a big ugly club and a head fulla hairuh (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Like great big lions and grizzly bearuhs (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)

(Alley oop) he's the toughest man there is alive
(Alley oop) wearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide
(Alley oop) he's the king of the jungle jive
(Look at that cave man go!)

He rides through the jungle tearin' limbs off of trees (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Knockin' great big monstahs dead on their knees (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
The cats don't bug him 'causethey know bettah (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
'Cause he's a mean motah scootah and a bad go-gettah (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
(Alley oop) he's the toughest man there is alive
(Alley oop) wearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide
(Alley oop) he's the king of the jungle jive
(Look at that cave man go!)

Thair he goes, look at that cave man go
He sure is hip ain't he?
Like what's happening?
He's too much
Ride, daddy, ride
Hi-yo dinosawruh
Ride, daddy, ride

Get 'em, man
Like, hipsville

Overall Meaning

The Dyna-Sores's song Alley Oop is a fun and energetic tune that celebrates a man named Alley Oop who is the toughest man alive. The lyrics sing about Alley Oop being a character from the funny papers that existed a long time ago. He is not only tough but also has a chauffeur who is a genuine dinosaur, and he eats nothing but bear cat stew. The lyrics describe him as having a big club and a head full of hair, just like great big lions and grizzly bears. The song praises him for being the king of the jungle jive and tearing limbs off of trees while riding through the jungle. He is also known for knocking great big monsters dead on their knees. The lyrics speak to how he is a mean motah scootah and a bad go-gettah, and he is respected by the other animals in the jungle.

The song paints a picture of an extraordinary man, who has enormous strength and power. In many ways, he is a superhero-like character that we are supposed to look up to and idolize. The lyrics describe him as hip and too much, indicating his coolness and popularity. The repeated refrain of "alley oop, oop, oop-oop" adds to the catchy nature of the song and invites the listener to sing along. The rhythm of the song is also very upbeat and fast, perfectly suited for dancing.

Line by Line Meaning

Theres a man in the funny papers we all know (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
There's a fictional character in the comic strips we all recognize named Alley Oop

He lived 'way back a long time ago (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He existed in ancient times, long before the present day

He dont eat nothin' but a bear cat stew (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Alley Oop only consumes a dish called bear cat stew

Well this cat's name is-a alley oop (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
This character is commonly referred to as Alley Oop

He got a chauffeur that's a genuwine dinosawruh (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Alley Oop possesses a legitimate dinosaur as his driver and transportation

And he can knuckle your head before you count to fawruh (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He can strike a forceful, swift blow to your head before you are able to count to four

He got a big ugly club and a head fulla hairuh (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Alley Oop carries a large, unattractive club and has a head full of hair that is similar to those of lions and bears

Like great big lions and grizzly bearuhs (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Alley Oop has a full head of hair that looks like it belongs to a large lion or grizzly bear

(Alley oop) he's the toughest man there is alive
He is without a doubt the strongest and most resilient man there is

(Alley oop) wearin' clothes from a wildcat's hide
He wears apparel made from the skin of a wildcat

(Alley oop) he's the king of the jungle jive
He is the foregoer and leader of the fiercely wild jungle environment

(Look at that cave man go!)
Observe how agile and swift he is, comparable to a prehistoric human being

He rides through the jungle tearin' limbs off of trees (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Alley Oop moves quickly through the jungle, removing branches from trees with his strength and speed

Knockin' great big monstahs dead on their knees (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
He is tough enough to bring massive monsters down to their knees and defeat them

The cats don't bug him 'causethey know bettah (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
Wildcats and other animals in the jungle respect Alley Oop and do not provoke or annoy him

'Cause he's a mean motah scootah and a bad go-gettah (alley oop, oop, oop-oop)
His fierce nature and lack of restraint make Alley Oop an unstoppable force

Thair he goes, look at that cave man go
There he is, watch him move like a primitive man

He sure is hip ain't he?
He is undeniably fashionable and cool

Like what's happening?
What is the cause of all this activity and commotion?

He's too much
He is so entertaining, cool, and competent that he cannot be ignored

Ride, daddy, ride
Carry on, ride with speed and strength

Hi-yo dinosawruh
Exclamation used to cheer on Alley Oop's dinosaur chauffeur

Get 'em, man
Proceed to accomplish your goals, man

Like, hipsville
An expression of appreciation for the cool and tough nature of Alley Oop

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dalla Frazier

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