Iko Iko
The Hit Crew Lyrics
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My grand-ma told your grand-ma: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
Look at my king all dressed in red I-ko, I-ko, un-day.
I bet-cha five dol-lars he'll kill you dead, jock-a-mo fee na-né
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
My flag boy and your flag boy were
Sit-tin' by the fire. - My flag boy told
Your flag boy: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-KO, I-KO, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
See that guy all dressed in green? I-KO, I-KO, un-day.
He's not a man, he's a lov-in' ma-chine
Jock-a mo fee na-né
Talk-in' 'bout, hey now! Hey now! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
The lyrics to "Iko Iko" by The Hit Crew tell the story of two grandmothers who are having a conversation around a fire. One of the grandmothers tells the other that she is going to set her flag on fire. This could be seen as a metaphor for rivalry or competition between the two women. The chorus of the song, which is repeated multiple times throughout, features the phrases "Hey now!" and "I-ko, I-ko, un-day" followed by "Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né," which is a reference to a Mardi Gras Indian chant.
The song also mentions a king dressed in red who is willing to kill for five dollars, and a man dressed in green who is described as a "loving machine." These verses are likely meant to be playful and nonsensical, adding to the fun and celebratory atmosphere of the song. Overall, "Iko Iko" is a catchy and upbeat tune that is perfect for dancing and partying.
Line by Line Meaning
My grand-ma and your grand-ma were sit-tin' by the fire.
Two grandmothers were sitting together by the fire.
My grand-ma told your grand-ma: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
One grandmother threatens to set the other grandmother's flag on fire.
Talk-in' 'bout, Hey now ! Hey now ! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
Refrain of the song.
Look at my king all dressed in red I-ko, I-ko, un-day.
The artist shows off their king dressed in red.
I bet-cha five dol-lars he'll kill you dead, jock-a-mo fee na-né
The artist bets that their king will defeat someone for five dollars.
My flag boy and your flag boy were
Sit-tin' by the fire. - My flag boy told
Your flag boy: "I'm gon-na set your flag on fire."
Two flag boys are sitting together by the fire and one threatens to set the other's flag on fire.
See that guy all dressed in green? I-KO, I-KO, un-day.
The singer points out someone dressed in green.
He's not a man, he's a lov-in' ma-chine
Jock-a mo fee na-né
The person in green is portrayed as a love machine.
Talk-in' 'bout, hey now! Hey now! I-ko, I-ko, un-day
Jock-a-mo fee-no ai na-né, jock-a-mo fee na-né
Refrain of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KAY WERNER, SUE WERNER, LINCOLN CHASE
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