Banana
Yo Gabba Gabba! Lyrics
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Banana
Banana!
Hey, ripe and green (Banana)
Everybody like it (Banana)
Left to the right (Banana)
Children like it (Banana)
Brobee like it (Banana)
Everybody like it (Banana)
Oh, the left to the right (Banana)
Come on, people (Banana)
Come on sing a song, yeah (Banana)
North to south (Banana)
South to east (Banana)
Everybody like it (Banana)
Reggae, reggae, reggae, reggae (Banana)
Oh come on, gabba gabba, sing (Banana)
Eat, they're healthy (Banana)
Oh banana (Banana)
Good banana (Banana)
My banana (Banana)
Left to the right (Banana)
Foofa eat a (Banana)
Muno eat a (Banana)
Good banana (Banana)
Make me feel stronger
Banana
Banana (hey)
Banana!
Oh, ripe and green (Banana)
Everybody like it (Banana)
The left to the right (Banana)
Oh, the children like it (Banana)
Oh, your Grandpa likes it (Banana)
And your Grandma likes it (Banana)
Oh, your Uncle likes it (Banana)
And your sister likes it, haha (Banana)
Everybody likes it (Banana)
A ripe banana (Banana)
A green banana (Banana)
Or a yellow banana (Banana)
Oh, you gotta eat a healthy (Banana)
Oh, the healthy banana (Banana)
Oh, come on gimme banana (Banana)
To make me big, stronger
Banana
Banana
Banana!
The Yo Gabba Gabba! song “Banana” is a cheerful and upbeat tune about the love for this fruit. The song starts off with the repetition of the word “banana” four times, followed by the lyrics “Hey, ripe and green, everybody likes it, left to the right.” This first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it emphasizes the universal appeal of the banana, regardless of whether it’s ripe or green.
As the song continues, the lyrics highlight the different groups of people who enjoy bananas. The second verse starts off with “Oh, the children like it,” followed by “your Grandpa likes it” and “your Uncle likes it.” This section emphasizes how everyone, regardless of age or gender, enjoys eating bananas.
The chorus repeats the word “banana” numerous times and adds in “foofa eat a” and “muno eat a,” referring to specific characters on the show. The song ends with “to make me big, stronger” which emphasizes the importance of eating a healthy diet that includes bananas.
Overall, the song “Banana” is a fun and catchy tune that celebrates the universal appeal of this nutritious fruit.
Line by Line Meaning
Banana
The repetition of the word 'Banana' as the song's title.
Banana!
Exclamation echoing the song's title.
Hey, ripe and green (Banana)
Acknowledging that bananas come in different stages of ripeness.
Everybody like it (Banana)
Everyone enjoys bananas, regardless of age or taste.
Left to the right (Banana)
A reference to the banana's curved shape as it is held and eaten.
Children like it (Banana)
Highlighting the popularity of bananas among young children.
Brobee like it (Banana)
One of the show's characters expressing their fondness for the fruit.
Me, I like it (Banana)
Reinforcing the idea that the song is about everyone's love for bananas, including the singer.
Oh, the left to the right (Banana)
Repeating the earlier reference to the banana's curved shape as an action that people enjoy doing while holding a banana.
Come on, people (Banana)
Encouraging listeners to join in on the fun and love for bananas.
Come on sing a song, yeah (Banana)
Another exhortation to participate in the song's celebration of bananas.
North to south (Banana)
Mentioning directions to emphasize the widespread appeal of bananas.
South to east (Banana)
Another reference to directions, highlighting that bananas can be enjoyed all over the world.
Reggae, reggae, reggae, reggae (Banana)
A stylistic choice to incorporate reggae music into the song, possibly because of its origins in tropical regions where bananas are commonly grown.
Oh come on, gabba gabba, sing (Banana)
Encouraging the show's audience to sing along and participate in the song's celebration of bananas.
Eat, they're healthy (Banana)
Reminding listeners that bananas are not only delicious but also nutritious, and encouraging them to eat more of them.
Oh banana (Banana)
A repetition of the fruit's name, emphasizing its importance in the song.
Good banana (Banana)
Calling attention to the high quality of bananas as a food item.
My banana (Banana)
Personalizing the fruit, suggesting a strong emotional bond with it.
Foofa eat a (Banana)
Naming one of the show's characters as a banana-eater, emphasizing the universal appeal of the fruit among all kinds of creatures.
Muno eat a (Banana)
Naming another character who enjoys bananas, again emphasizing the fruit's cross-species appeal.
Make me feel stronger
Implying that eating bananas provides one with energy and strength.
Banana
A repeat of the song's title.
Banana (hey)
Similar to an exclamation mark, emphasizing the significance of the song's focus on bananas.
Banana!
A final exclamation, leaving listeners with the lasting impression that bananas are worth celebrating.
Contributed by Sophie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.