Poppa Joe
The Sweet Feat. Brian Connolly Lyrics

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In the midday sun
they beat on their drums
when poppa Joe comes to town

with his coconut-rum they can all have fun

they can drink it till the sun goes down.
Poppa Joe just smiles politely

with the money he takes he might be
very rich one day as he hears them say:
Poppa
rumbo
rumbo
hey
Poppa Joe
coconut.
Poppa Joe
hey
Poppa Joe.
Poppa
rumbo
rumbo
hey
Poppa Joe

coconut.
Hey
Poppa Joe.
Hey
Poppa Joe.
Hey
pop-
Poppa
Poppa Joe.

Never see a sad face in the market-place
when poppa Joe comes around

for his coconut taste you can see them race
thru' the streets you can hear the sound
of the ladies laughing gaily
Poppa Joe still thinking may be
he'll always hear the people say:

Poppa rumbo...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Poppa Joe" by The Sweet feat. Brian Connolly depict the lively and joyful atmosphere that takes place in a town when Poppa Joe comes to visit. In the midday sun, the townspeople gather and beat on their drums as Poppa Joe arrives. He brings with him coconut rum, which adds to the fun and festivities. The townspeople can drink and enjoy themselves until the sun goes down. Poppa Joe is portrayed as a charming character who smiles politely and collects money, suggesting that he might become very rich someday. The repeated chants of "Poppa rumbo rumbo hey Poppa Joe coconut" and "Hey Poppa Joe" serve as joyful expressions of excitement and celebration.

The lyrics also highlight the positive impact Poppa Joe has on the town. When he is around, the market-place is filled with happy faces, and there is a sense of unity and joy. People eagerly race through the streets to taste his coconut products, and the laughter of the ladies fills the air. Poppa Joe is always hopeful, thinking that he will continue to hear people praising him. Overall, the song presents a festive and vibrant scene that revolves around the presence and influence of Poppa Joe.

Line by Line Meaning

In the midday sun
Under the bright sun at noon

they beat on their drums
They play drums enthusiastically

when poppa Joe comes to town
When Poppa Joe arrives in the town

with his coconut-rum they can all have fun
With his coconut-flavored rum, everyone can enjoy themselves

they can drink it till the sun goes down.
They can enjoy drinking it until the sunset

Poppa Joe just smiles politely
Poppa Joe maintains a polite smile

with the money he takes he might be
With the money he earns, he has the potential to become

very rich one day as he hears them say:
Very wealthy someday, as he listens to them saying:

Poppa rumbo
Poppa Joe,

rumbo
Poppa Joe

hey
hey