Guns Of Navarone
Toots and The Maytals Lyrics


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Guns of Navarone
Guns, guns of Navarone
Music and your singing a song, you've got to go...
??????????
As long as you wane beat the jungle jive, this is called "The Shark Attack"
Designed to blow your mind
Call me a raga bum, it's gonna blow your mind in a minute
Guns of Navarone, lets see you...
I could tell you??????????
Guns of Navarone

One kilo, send shark in harbour
Alright, blow, Mister Rico, blow

Alright

Come on in
Musical vibrations sound is shaking the nation
We will become the noise of tomorrow
Shake it up
Shake it baby, mamma don't break it
You want another Nazi number baby boomer, shake it now or never
Separation, real life




Baby don't forget about that
Wednesday, send some

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Guns of Navarone by Toots and The Maytals talk about the power of music and its ability to bring people together. The song begins by introducing the Guns of Navarone, a term used to describe the sound system that Toots and The Maytals used for their live performances. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "guns, guns of Navarone" to create a rhythmic chant that emphasizes the power of the music.


The lyrics also reference a dance called "The Shark Attack" that is described as designed to blow your mind. This dance, along with the music, is meant to transport you to another world where you can forget about your problems and just enjoy the moment. The lyrics encourage listeners to shake it up and let loose, emphasizing the joy and release that can come from dancing.


The song ends with the line "Wednesday, send some," which is somewhat cryptic and has led to various interpretations. Some think it refers to a request for more music, while others believe it may be a reference to something else entirely. Regardless of its meaning, Guns of Navarone is a joyful celebration of music and dance that encourages listeners to let go and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Guns of Navarone
Refers to the guns defending the island of Navarone during World War II


Guns, guns of Navarone
Repeats the title, emphasizing the guns' importance


Music and your singing a song, you've got to go...
The music is starting, and the listener is encouraged to join in


??????????
Unknown/indiscernible lyrics


As long as you wane beat the jungle jive, this is called "The Shark Attack"
Refers to a dance move that involves beating the rhythm, named "The Shark Attack"


Designed to blow your mind
The dance move will amaze and impress the listener


Call me a raga bum, it's gonna blow your mind in a minute
The singer boasts about his dancing skills, confidently predicting that his moves will impress the listener soon


Guns of Navarone, lets see you...
The guns are challenged to perform or impress the listener somehow


I could tell you??????????
Unknown/indiscernible lyrics


Guns of Navarone
Repeats the title, emphasizing the guns' importance


One kilo, send shark in harbour
A possible coded message for someone to bring or deliver something (one kilo) secretly to a certain location (harbour)


Alright, blow, Mister Rico, blow
Encouragement for someone (Mister Rico) to take action


Alright
An affirmation or agreement with the previous directive


Come on in
Invitation to enter or join the music


Musical vibrations sound is shaking the nation
The music is so powerful that it's affecting the whole country


We will become the noise of tomorrow
The singer and his audience will be the voice and influence of the future


Shake it up
Encouragement to dance and move to the music


Shake it baby, mamma don't break it
Encouragement to dance while taking care not to harm oneself


You want another Nazi number baby boomer, shake it now or never
Urging the listener to dance to avoid becoming another victim of oppressive systems like Nazism


Separation, real life
Acknowledging that division and inequality are pervasive issues in the world


Baby don't forget about that
Reminder to stay aware of the world's problems and not become complacent


Wednesday, send some
Unknown/indiscernible lyrics




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIMITRI TIOMKINE, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER

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