The radio series is a 6 part series, which won them the Douglas Adams Award for innovative comedy writing, it has never been awarded again!
The series was produced by Danny Wallace & first aired on BBC London Live.
The Mighty Boosh stars Julian Barratt as Howard Moon & Noel Fielding as Vince Noir; they play zookeepers in both the radio show & first television series under the scrutiny of bad-tempered Bob Fossil (played by Rich Fulcher).
Series 2 has seen them progress to living in a flat in Dalston with a Shaman named Naboo(Mike Fielding)& an 41-year-old ape called Bollo (Dave Brown).
In 2006 they have taken the boosh on the road once again to around 75 dates around the UK, mainly to the small venues. See www.themightyboosh.com for more boosh news & updates.
The DVD boxset including series 1&2,extras,a short film called 'Sweet' also starring Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding and much more was released November 16th 2006.
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Series Three just finished its run on BBC3
Calm A Llama Down
The Mighty Boosh Lyrics
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Calm a llama deep down
In the ocean blue
Like a barnacle
Sitting in the tight place
Laughing at the monkey arm
Pulling like a china boy
Kara-way
Kara-way noise
Boing si ka semala
Boing si ka semala
The Mighty Boosh's song "Calm A Llama Down" is a surreal composition that defies conventional understanding. The song starts with the phrase "Calm a llama down, Calm a llama deep down," suggesting that the singer is trying to soothe a distressed llama. It is possible that the llama in question is experiencing some form of anxiety or panic, and the singer is attempting to provide comfort.
The lyrics then take a bizarre turn, as they compare the llama to a barnacle sitting in a tight space and laughing at a monkey arm that is pulling like a China boy. These lines don't have any direct connection to the previous llama-referencing lines, and they add to the song's overall sense of nonsensicality.
The song's overall meaning is malleable, as the lyrics are evocative of a dreamlike state that can't be readily explained. The song's purpose might be to evoke a certain feeling in the listener or to challenge and stimulate their imagination. Overall, "Calm A Llama Down" is an excellent example of The Mighty Boosh's surrealist and distinctive style.
Line by Line Meaning
Calm a llama down
Give solace to a restless llama
Calm a llama deep down
Provide a sense of peace to the innermost being of the creature
In the ocean blue
On the bed of the deep blue sea
Like a barnacle
Stuck like a stubborn barnacle on a boat
Sitting in the tight place
Held captive in a confined environment
Laughing at the monkey arm
Finding amusement in a comical situation involving a simian limb
Pulling like a china boy
Exerting great force like a worker from China
Kara-way
A chant, possibly used for soothing or calming purposes
Kara-way
Repetition of the chant for emphasis
Kara-way noise
A cacophony of sounds, possibly meant to distract or entertain
Boing si ka semala
Nonsensical words, possibly meant to add to the overall atmosphere or rhythm
Boing si ka semala
Repetition of the nonsense phrase
Contributed by Matthew O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Braddock
That 'false moustache' gesture Noel does is everything.
KooTube
One of the best crimps by far in my opinion.
Carly Yenser
It’s my emotional support crimp 😌
Legolegs
I miss this show
Captain Howdy
Your username 😭 ❤
AC3
When you have to much drama llama
NeuralNetProcessor
I've always wondered if they wrote the crimps before or after they'd written the episode.
cryingonion2
no comedy as good since this imao
mrbombastika lime
so true, haven't found anything close that's new
The Plutonic Way
It makes no sense and that's why I love it! ..........................Tooth