Monroe sang with some of the "Big Bands" of the '40s era, but his music transcended that style to become a popular radio and television personality - like Perry Como, Dean Martin, etc.
Rum & Coca Cola
Vaughn Monroe Lyrics
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They make you feel so very glad
Calypso sing and make up rhyme
Guarantee you one good real fine time
Drinkin' Rum and Coca Cola
Go down "Point Koo mah nah"
Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar
Any visitor to Trinidad
Can have good time he never had
If he come just for rest, okay
Then he lie around in sun all day
Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola
Go down "Point Koo mah nah"
Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar
Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola
Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola
Vaughn Monroe's "Rum and Coca Cola" is a song that first gained popularity in the 1940s. The lyrics speak about a visit to Trinidad that leaves the visitor feeling happy and entertained. Calypso music is something that resonates with many people from various cultures, and it's no different in this song. The upbeat tempo and delightful melody alone make this tune an absolute classic. The lyrics speak about how anyone who visits Trinidad can have a good time that they've never had before. The song is composed in a way that's meant to make people feel energized and excited.
It's not only the music that makes this song particularly intriguing. The lyrics themselves have a deeper meaning. The first verse speaks about how Calypso music and the people of Trinidad can lift someone's spirit, even if they're feeling down. The second verse mentions how someone can just lie around in the sun all day if they choose to do so. The line "Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar" might suggest something dubious, and some have interpreted it as a comment on the American military presence in Trinidad during World War II.
This song has been subject to several controversies over the years. Its lyrics have been accused of being racist and sexist, with some people finding the reference to "mother and daughter" particularly offensive. Nevertheless, it remains one of the most popular songs of its time, with many people still enjoying the tune today.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ever go to Trinidad
Trinidad is a place where people are sure to experience unbridled joy.
They make you feel so very glad
The feeling of absolute ecstasy is guaranteed for anyone who visits Trinidad.
Calypso sing and make up rhyme
Calypso music is a popular form of entertainment that involves singing and creating poetic verses.
Guarantee you one good real fine time
Trinidad is so much fun that visitors are assured of having a memorable and satisfying experience.
Drinkin' Rum and Coca Cola
On the island, drinking rum and coca-cola are commonplace activities.
Go down "Point Koo mah nah"
This is the name of a specific place on the island where the drinking and revelry takes place.
Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar
Even mothers and daughters engage in singing and dancing for the tourists, hoping to earn some money.
Any visitor to Trinidad
Trinidad is welcoming to anyone who comes to visit.
Can have good time he never had
The good times offered in Trinidad are unique and unlike any a visitor has ever experienced before.
If he come just for rest, okay
Visitors are welcome to come to Trinidad just to relax and take it easy
Then he lie around in sun all day
They have the option of lounging in the sunshine all day long.
Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola
The drink of choice in Trinidad is rum mixed with coca-cola.
Go down "Point Koo mah nah"
This is the specific place on the island where drinking, singing and dancing take place.
Both mother and daughter singin' for the Yankee dollar
Trinidadian women and young girls are also known to perform with the hope of earning some money.
Drinkin' Rum And Coca Cola
Rum and coca-cola remain the favorite choices among drinkers on the island of Trinidad.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AL STILLMAN, JERI SULLAVAN, MOREY AMSTERDAM, PAUL BARON
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