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Danny Kaye Mad Dogs And Englishmen Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.20/10 [10 votes]Album: Beatin', Bangin' & Scratchin' / Original Release Date: 2004-07-12Genre: ComedySong Duration: 2 min 33 sec
Mad Dogs And Englishmen
Danny Kaye
Danny Kaye
DANNY KAYE
- Mad Dogs And Englishmen LyricsIn Tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire to take their clothes off and perspire
It's one of those rules the greatest fools obey
Because the Sun is far too sultry and one must avoid its ultry-violet
rays
The natives grieve when the White Men leave their huts
Because they're obviously, definitely, nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
The Japanese don't care to, the Chinese wouldn't dare to
Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve till one
But Englishmen detest a siesta
In the Philippines they have lovely screens to protect you from the
glare
In the Malay States there are hats like plates which the Britishers
won't wear
At twelve noon the natives swoon and no further work is done
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see
That though the English are effete, they're quite impervious to heat
When the White Man rides, every native hides in glee
Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topi on a
tree
It seems such a shame when the English claim the Earth
That they give rise to such hilarity and mirth
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Ho=ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho
He-he-he-he-he-he-he
Hm-hm-hm-hm-hm
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it
In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun
They put their Scotch or Rye down and lie down
In a jungle town where the Sun beats down to the rage of man and beast
The English garb of the English Sahib merely gets a bit more creased
In Bangkok at twelve o'clock they foam at the mouth and run
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this foolish habit
In Hong Kong they strike a gong and fire off a noonday gun
To reprimand each inmate, who's in late
In the mangrove swamps where the python romps there is peace from
twelve till two
Even caribous lie around and snooze for there's nothing else to do
In Bengal to move at all is seldom if ever done
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday sun
When all the citizens retire to take their clothes off and perspire
It's one of those rules the greatest fools obey
Because the Sun is far too sultry and one must avoid its ultry-violet
rays
The natives grieve when the White Men leave their huts
Because they're obviously, definitely, nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
The Japanese don't care to, the Chinese wouldn't dare to
Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve till one
But Englishmen detest a siesta
In the Philippines they have lovely screens to protect you from the
glare
In the Malay States there are hats like plates which the Britishers
won't wear
At twelve noon the natives swoon and no further work is done
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see
That though the English are effete, they're quite impervious to heat
When the White Man rides, every native hides in glee
Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topi on a
tree
It seems such a shame when the English claim the Earth
That they give rise to such hilarity and mirth
Ho=ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho
He-he-he-he-he-he-he
Hm-hm-hm-hm-hm
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it
In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun
They put their Scotch or Rye down and lie down
In a jungle town where the Sun beats down to the rage of man and beast
The English garb of the English Sahib merely gets a bit more creased
In Bangkok at twelve o'clock they foam at the mouth and run
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun
The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this foolish habit
In Hong Kong they strike a gong and fire off a noonday gun
To reprimand each inmate, who's in late
In the mangrove swamps where the python romps there is peace from
twelve till two
Even caribous lie around and snooze for there's nothing else to do
In Bengal to move at all is seldom if ever done
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday
Out in the midday sun
Facts about Mad Dogs And Englishmen
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Mad Dogs And Englishmen is written by Noel Coward.
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It is first released on July 12, 2004 as part of Danny Kaye's album "Beatin', Bangin' & Scratchin'" which includes 21 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Danny Kaye's 'Mad Dogs And Englishmen' serves as a humorous commentary on the English people, the song's main character who is quite stubborn and eccentric at times, like other cultures, going so far as to say that they would rather be burnt by the sun than retreat to the shade, which is a symbol of their unyielding character. Mad dogs and englishmen lyrics predominantly focus on social commentary, empowerment, joy, adventure and freedom. The song, however, still brings to light cultural differences, especially english eccentricity and colonialism and mockery as well. The lyrics include some cultural stereotypes and light humor which might be confusing or even inappropriate for very young kids without explanation. The themes and language are not so much mature, but it is still advisable to have parental guidance to make sure the child gets the right connotation of the content.
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Mad Dogs And Englishmen falls under the genre Comedy.
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Mad Dogs And Englishmen song length is 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
Who wrote Mad Dogs And Englishmen lyrics?
Mad Dogs And Englishmen is written by Noel Coward.
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When was Mad Dogs And Englishmen released?
It is first released on July 12, 2004 as part of Danny Kaye's album "Beatin', Bangin' & Scratchin'" which includes 21 tracks in total. This song is the 12nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Mad Dogs And Englishmen lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Danny Kaye's 'Mad Dogs And Englishmen' serves as a humorous commentary on the English people, the song's main character who is quite stubborn and eccentric at times, like other cultures, going so far as to say that they would rather be burnt by the sun than retreat to the shade, which is a symbol of their unyielding character. Mad dogs and englishmen lyrics predominantly focus on social commentary, empowerment, joy, adventure and freedom. The song, however, still brings to light cultural differences, especially english eccentricity and colonialism and mockery as well. The lyrics include some cultural stereotypes and light humor which might be confusing or even inappropriate for very young kids without explanation. The themes and language are not so much mature, but it is still advisable to have parental guidance to make sure the child gets the right connotation of the content.
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Which genre is Mad Dogs And Englishmen?
Mad Dogs And Englishmen falls under the genre Comedy.
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How long is the song Mad Dogs And Englishmen?
Mad Dogs And Englishmen song length is 2 minutes and 33 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Noel Coward
Record Label(s): 2004 Pickwick Group Ltd
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