Um Um Um Um Um Um
Wayne Fontana Lyrics


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Walking through the park, it wasn't quite dark
There was a man sitting on a bench
Out of the crowd as his head lowly bowed
He just moaned and he made no sense

He'd just go
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um

I just couldn't help myself
Yes, I was born with a curious mind
I asked this man just what did he mean
When he moaned if he'd be so kind

And he'd just go
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um

Now that I've grown up
And the woman I love she has gone
Now that I'm a man, I think I understand
Sometimes everyone must sing this song

Listen to me sing
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um

Can't you hear me, now
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um

Everybody now
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um




Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wayne Fontana's "Um Um Um Um" describe a man who is sitting on a bench and moaning unintelligible sounds. The singer, who is walking through the park, approaches him and asks him what he means. However, the man continues to moan the same sounds "um um um um um." As the singer grows up, he realizes that everyone must sing this song at some point in their lives, referring to the universal experience of heartbreak or loss. The song ends with a plea for others to join in and sing the same sounds.


The song has been interpreted in several ways. Some believe it is a tribute to the doo-wop music of the 1950s, where nonsensical syllables were often used. Others believe it is a metaphor for the inability to express emotion or communicate effectively in a relationship. In any case, the song's catchy melody and sing-along chorus have made it a popular hit.


Line by Line Meaning

Walking through the park, it wasn't quite dark
I was strolling outside when it was not yet completely night time


There was a man sitting on a bench
I saw a guy who was seated on a bench


Out of the crowd as his head lowly bowed
He did not mingle with the people and he was looking down


He just moaned and he made no sense
He was groaning but I could not understand what he was saying


He'd just go
Then he would say


Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um


I just couldn't help myself
I could not resist the urge to ask him what he meant


Yes, I was born with a curious mind
I have always been curious by nature


I asked this man just what did he mean
So I asked him to explain himself


When he moaned if he'd be so kind
If he would be so kind as to explain his moaning


Now that I've grown up
Now that I have reached adulthood


And the woman I love she has gone
And the woman who I loved has passed away


Now that I'm a man, I think I understand
As a grown man, I believe that I understand


Sometimes everyone must sing this song
That sometimes, everyone needs to sing this particular song


Listen to me sing
Listen to me as I sing


Can't you hear me, now
Can you hear me now?


Everybody now
Everyone together now




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Adrian Shaw

Walking through the park, it wasn't quite dark
There was a man sitting on a bench
Out of the crowd had his head lowly bowed
He just moaned and he made no sense
And he'd just go

Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um

I just couldn't help myself
I was born with a curious mind
I asked this man just what did he mean
When he moaned if he'd be so kind
And he'd just go

Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um

Now that I've grown up
And the woman I love she has gone
Now that I'm a man, I think I understand
Just why everyone should sing this song
Listen to me now

Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um



All comments from YouTube:

Margaret Quinn

RIP Wayne Fontana.Lovely song.2020

Rachel Albert

The Sixties shows will never be the same without you Wayne Fontana. Your humour had us all in stitches. I have a photograph of me and you on my old phone. RIP my friend xxx

Jennifer Kay

A happy memory, Wayne Fontana and The Mindbenders were as good onstage as on record. Thank you for posting this - music of that time coloured my life and gave me memories forever - unlike some, I feel very lucky to be of a certain age (we had the best!)

gary bevan

recently saw Wayne on the 60' tour, still as funny as ever and singing great, well worth the entrance fee alone

lvan teale

Great days of music,R.I.P Wayne 🌟

Michael Matthews

Best Days ever, listening to your voice and all the other great voices of that never to be repeated wonderful time. RIP Wayne

loaring45

RIP Wayne. Thanks for the music

allofeem

It's great song, has magic in it, thanks to Curtis Mayfield.

Tony Craddock

Thanks for the great concerts Wayne. R.I.P

Gloria Mckeown

Fly High Wayne loved your songs Thankyou for the music 🙏💜x

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