I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
The Turtles Lyrics


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I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)
I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)
I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)
Aw'right
Woot!

(Oh, yeah.)
(Oh, yeah.)
(Oh, yeah.)
(Oh, yeah.)

(Oh, yeah.)/I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)
I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)
Alright, now dance
C'mon, a'fore it's seven?
(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)

(Oh, yeah.)
(Oh, yeah.)




(Oh, yeah.)
(Oh, yeah.)

Overall Meaning

The Turtles' song "I'm Chief Kamanawanalea" is a playful, upbeat track that expresses a sense of enjoyment and fun. The repeated chorus line of "I'm Chief Kamanawanalea, we're the Royal Macadamia Nuts" introduces the playful nature of the song, with the singer adopting the persona of a chief of the Royal Macadamia Nuts tribe.


The song's lyrics are largely nonsensical, with phrases like "aw'right" and "woot" adding to the playful tone. The line "alright, now dance, c'mon a'fore it's seven?" adds to the sense of frivolity, with the suggestion that there is a time limit on when the dancing should take place.


Despite the lack of clear meaning, the song's upbeat tempo and playful lyrics create a sense of joy and celebration. It is a highly energetic song that is designed to make people want to get up and dance and have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm Chief Kamanawanalea
I am the leader and hold the highest position in power and authority.


(We're the Royal Macadamia Nuts.)
My tribe and I belong to the group known as the Royal Macadamia Nuts.


Aw'right
Okay, I approve or agree to something.


Woot!
An expression of excitement, enthusiasm or triumph.


(Oh, yeah.)
An expression of confirmation or agreement.


Alright, now dance
Let's enjoy ourselves by moving rhythmically to music.


C'mon, a'fore it's seven?
Come on let's dance and celebrate before it's too late and the night ends.




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