Who Put the Bomp
The Teenagers & Frankie Lymon Lyrics


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I put the bomp
In the bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp
And I put the ram in the
Ram a dam a ding dong
And I put the ooh in the
Ooh wah wah
And I put the dumb in the
Dumb dumb didly dumb
And I was that man
Come on and shake my hand
If your baby fell in love with you

when you be with her
Bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp
If you put it right into her heart
And when she heard me singing
Ram a ram a ram a ram a ram a ding dong
She said you never had to part

I put the bomp
In the bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp
And I put the ram in the
Ram a dam a ding dong
And I put the ooh in the
Ooh wah wah
And I put the dumb in the
Dumb dumb didly dumb
I was that man
So come on and shke my hand
If your baby fell in love with you

when you were alone
Boogidie boogidie boogidie boogidie boogidie shoop
Set your babys heart on the floor
And every time you dance to
Dip da dip da dip dip da dip da dip
She always says that she loves you so

I put the bomp
In the bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp
And I put the ram in the
Ram a dam a ding dong
And I put the ooh in the
Ooh wah wah
And I put the dumb in the
Dumb dumb didly dumb
I was that man




So come on and shke my hand
If your baby fell in love with you

Overall Meaning

The song "Who Put the Bomp" by The Teenagers and Frankie Lymon is a playful tune that boasts of various sounds and words being put into the music by the singer. The chorus of the song is repetitive and catchy and exclaims, "I put the bomp in the bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp, I put the ram in the ram a dam a ding dong, I put the ooh in the ooh wah wah, and I put the dumb in the dumb dumb diddly dumb." The lyrics celebrate the power of music and how it can make someone feel, whether it be falling in love or dancing.


The lyrics of the song are quite simple and repetitive in nature, but they hold a deeper meaning. The bomp and ram, for instance, are sounds that are associated with the beat and rhythm of music. The ooh is a sound that signifies a feeling of pleasure or satisfaction, while the dumb could represent the feeling of being unable to think or speak. The lyrics, therefore, portray the impact that music can have on one's mind and body.


The song, "Who Put the Bomp," was a hit during the 1960s and was praised for its cheerful and upbeat melody. The song became a pop culture phenomenon, and several other artists have covered it over the years. The lyrics have been interpreted in several different ways, from celebrating the power of music to criticizing it for its simplicity. In many ways, the song captures the essence of pop culture and its impact on society.


Line by Line Meaning

I put the bomp
I created the upbeat sound


In the bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp
With a repeated rhythmic pattern


And I put the ram in the
I added the energetic momentum


Ram a dam a ding dong
To every single note and tone


And I put the ooh in the
I included the soulful vocalization


Ooh wah wah
Adding depth and emotion


And I put the dumb in the
I added the playful spirit


Dumb dumb didly dumb
With a silly, catchy melody


I was that man
I am the creator


Come on and shake my hand
Acknowledge my contribution


If your baby fell in love with you
If your lover is smitten with your charm


When you be with her
When you spend time together


Bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp bomp
The music should lift her heart


If you put it right into her heart
If the music creates a heartfelt connection


And when she heard me singing
And when she hears my contribution


Ram a ram a ram a ram a ding dong
She'll feel the energy and passion


She said you never had to part
She'll love you endlessly


When you were alone
When you're left solitary


Boogidie boogidie boogidie boogidie boogidie shoop
Try to lift your own spirits


Set your baby's heart on the floor
Make her feel the music


And every time you dance to
And when you move to the beat of


Dip da dip da dip dip da dip da dip
She'll be caught up in your rhythm


She always says that she loves you so
She'll endlessly adore you




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Comments from YouTube:

Katharina Ritte

What a fantastic version! This is the song I'm addicted to at the moment. :)

DoowopJohnnyBoy

Good old Frankie Lymon still a very great singer as a man....☝🏼️🙏🏼

Gimme your fuckin FRIES

DoowopJohnnyBoy heroin thought otherwise

Tom NY

@Gimme your fuckin FRIES late 60's if I remember correctly

oikawasupremacy

SpIderMan Is RealLy cOoL GuyS i Love Him So MuCh you're my hero.

1nespower

When this came up in spotify I was like this is Frankie? And had to check and you guys confrimed it in the comments. I had no idea he recorded as an adult. Still sang great!

William S.

Frank Lymon at a low ebb in his career, after his voice had changed. He stills has his innate musicality. Wish he had made more recordings as an adult.

andy41501

sorry to make another comment but im in tears.dam this lad could sing..imagine him today

Moto Guy

This is, in fact Frankie Lymon, in an attempted come back after his voice had changed and a temporary clean up from his drug habit.

elafaver

I think he sounds better when he's older to be honest

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