1) "The Kaleidosco… Read Full Bio ↴There is at least 2 artists that go by that name:
1) "The Kaleidoscope" was a Japanese Pop/Rock band active from 1998-2004 consisting of Hideo Kojima (drums), Takumi Ishida (vocal&guitar) and Toshino Tanabe (bass).
During their career, they released 3 albums (Prototype, The Kaleidoscope, ペンギンたちの夢) and one best of compilation (street days).
Their song fish was featured as the ending song in the anime One Piece from episode 95-106.
Don't confuse this band with other(s) called "Kaleidoscope" please, this band has a "The" before Kaleidoscope and the other(s) don't, it's simple. Fix your tags.
2) A british Drum'n'bass artist (real name: Casper Kennerdale).
Minnie The Moocher
The Kaleidoscope Lyrics
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She was a red hot hoochie coocher,
She was the roughest, toughest frail,
but Minnie had a heart as big as a whale.
Ho-dee ho-dee ho
Ho-dee ho-dee ho
Hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi
Hey-dee hey
Hey-dee hey
Whoah
Whoah
She messed around with a bloke named Smokey.
She loved him though was cokie,
he took her down to Chinatown
and he showed her how to kick the gong around.
Hey-dee hey-dee hey
Hey-dee hey-dee hey
Oy yoi yoi yoi yoi yoi
Oy yoi yoi yoi yoi yoi
Ay yi yi yi yi yi-oh
Ay yi yi yi yi yi-oh
Whoah
Whoah
She had a dream about the King of Sweden,
He gave her things that she was needin',
He gave her a home built of gold and steel,
a diamond car with the platinum wheel.
Hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi
Hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi-dee hi
Hey-dee hey-dee hey-dee hey-dee hey
Hey-dee hey-dee hey-dee hey-dee hey
He gave her his townhouse and his racing horses,
Each meal she ate was a dozen courses,
She had a million dollars worth of nickels and dimes,
She sat around and counted them all a million times.
Hi-dee hi-dee hi
Hi-dee hi-dee hi
Whoah
Whoah
Poor Min, poor Min, poor Min.
The Kaleidoscope's song "Minnie the Moocher" tells the story of a woman named Minnie who is known as a "red hot hoochie coocher" and the "roughest, toughest frail." However, despite her rough exterior, Minnie is depicted as having a heart "as big as a whale." She is involved with a man named Smokey who takes her to Chinatown and teaches her how to "kick the gong around" (a reference to opium use). Later in the song, Minnie dreams of the King of Sweden who gives her everything she needs, including a home made of gold and steel, a diamond car with platinum wheels, and a townhouse with racing horses. Despite all of this wealth, the chorus repeats "poor Min, poor Min, poor Min" at the end of the song.
The lyrics of "Minnie the Moocher" can be interpreted in a number of ways. On one level, the song seems to glamorize the party lifestyle of the women of the time, who were often derided as "hoochie coochie dancers" and despite their appearance, were often kind and empathetic individuals. Alternatively, the song can be read as a cautionary tale about the dangers of substance abuse and being taken advantage of by men.
Line by Line Meaning
Folks here's a story 'bout Minnie the Moocher,
Let me tell you a tale about a lady called Minnie the Moocher
She was a red hot hoochie coocher,
She had a seductive disposition, and men found her attractive
She was the roughest, toughest frail,
Although she had a physically tough exterior, she was vulnerable deep down
but Minnie had a heart as big as a whale.
Despite her tough persona, Minnie was kind and generous
Ho-dee ho-dee ho
An exclamation of joy, like saying 'Ha-ha!'
Hey-dee hey
Another exclamation, like saying 'Hey!'
Whoah
A cry of surprise or admiration
She messed around with a bloke named Smokey.
She had a love interest named Smokey, with whom she was intimate
She loved him though was cokie,
Despite his drug use, she loved him deeply
he took her down to Chinatown
He showed her a hidden, exciting side of town
and he showed her how to kick the gong around.
He introduced her to a type of music, possibly jazz or swing, and how to dance to it
Oy yoi yoi yoi yoi yoi
An expression of excitement or confusion
Ay yi yi yi yi yi-oh
An exclamation of joy or awe
She had a dream about the King of Sweden,
She fantasized about a royal benefactor who could give her everything she wanted
He gave her things that she was needin',
The King provided her with whatever material possessions she desired
He gave her a home built of gold and steel,
She was given a luxurious home that was both strong and opulent
a diamond car with the platinum wheel.
She was given an exotic, indestructible vehicle
He gave her his townhouse and his racing horses,
The King provided her with an extravagant home and prized animals
Each meal she ate was a dozen courses,
She was fed lavish, multi-course meals
She had a million dollars worth of nickels and dimes,
She possessed a great deal of wealth, but in small denominations
She sat around and counted them all a million times.
She was fixated on her wealth and would count it repeatedly
Poor Min, poor Min, poor Min.
Despite her riches, Minnie was still unhappy and sad
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAB CALLOWAY, CLARENCE GASKILL, IRVING MILLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elbradto12
Such a great cover. This definitely deserves more views.
@sunrara7133
Che Sun Ra li possa illuminare!!!
@alikiandroutsosantico3268
this is such an interesting cover. so inspiring. amazing
@BusinessFish99
Thus is coole