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Flanders & Swann The Hippopotamus Song Lyrics
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The Hippopotamus Song
Flanders & Swann
Flanders & Swann
FLANDERS & SWANN
- The Hippopotamus Song LyricsA bold hippopotamus was standing one day
On the banks of the cool Shalimar
He gazed at the bottom as he peacefully lay
By the light of the evening star
Away on the hilltop sat combing her hair
His fair hippopotami maid
The hippopotamus was no ignoramus
And sang her this sweet serenade
Chorus:
Mud, mud, glorious mud
Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood
So follow me follow, down to the hollow
And there let me wallow in glorious mud
The fair hippopotama he aimed to entice
From her seat on that hilltop above
As she hadn't got a ma to give her advice
Came tiptoeing down to her love
Like thunder the forest re-echoed the sound
Of the song that they sang when they met
His inamorata adjusted her garter
And lifted her voice in duet
Now more hippopotami began to convene
On the banks of that river so wide
I wonder now what am I to say of the scene
That ensued by the Shalimar side
They dived all at once with an ear-splitting sposh
Then rose to the surface again
A regular army of hippopotami
All singing this haunting refrain
On the banks of the cool Shalimar
He gazed at the bottom as he peacefully lay
By the light of the evening star
Away on the hilltop sat combing her hair
His fair hippopotami maid
The hippopotamus was no ignoramus
And sang her this sweet serenade
Chorus:
Mud, mud, glorious mud
Nothing quite like it for cooling the blood
So follow me follow, down to the hollow
And there let me wallow in glorious mud
The fair hippopotama he aimed to entice
From her seat on that hilltop above
Came tiptoeing down to her love
Like thunder the forest re-echoed the sound
Of the song that they sang when they met
His inamorata adjusted her garter
And lifted her voice in duet
Now more hippopotami began to convene
On the banks of that river so wide
I wonder now what am I to say of the scene
That ensued by the Shalimar side
They dived all at once with an ear-splitting sposh
Then rose to the surface again
A regular army of hippopotami
All singing this haunting refrain
Facts about The Hippopotamus Song
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The Hippopotamus Song is written by Donald Swann, Michael Flanders.
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It is first released in 1991 as part of Flanders & Swann's album "The Complete Flanders & Swann" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 16th track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the famous hippopotamus song from Flanders & Swann does not just describe the boldness of one hippopotamus who tried to win over his lady by telling her about the wonderful mud. He was the one who incited the fair hippopotami maid with the glorious mud. The song lyrics mainly revolve around the metaphor of mud which stands for a carefree and jubilant getaway from the mores and expectations of society thus inviting the audience to live simple lives and savor the pleasures of life. The hippopotamus song lyrics mainly convey love, happiness, partying, tranquility, and nature. Moreover, the song highlights the themes of nature and simplicity, love and companionship, and celebration and joy. The lyrics do not have any improper themes, language or content that would annoy parents. The song is fun and entertaining for everyone, using only the fanciful imagery and playful storytelling as its main points of attraction.
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The Hippopotamus Song falls under the genre Vocal.
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The Hippopotamus Song song length is 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
Who wrote The Hippopotamus Song lyrics?
The Hippopotamus Song is written by Donald Swann, Michael Flanders.
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When was The Hippopotamus Song released?
It is first released in 1991 as part of Flanders & Swann's album "The Complete Flanders & Swann" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 16th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Hippopotamus Song lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the famous hippopotamus song from Flanders & Swann does not just describe the boldness of one hippopotamus who tried to win over his lady by telling her about the wonderful mud. He was the one who incited the fair hippopotami maid with the glorious mud. The song lyrics mainly revolve around the metaphor of mud which stands for a carefree and jubilant getaway from the mores and expectations of society thus inviting the audience to live simple lives and savor the pleasures of life. The hippopotamus song lyrics mainly convey love, happiness, partying, tranquility, and nature. Moreover, the song highlights the themes of nature and simplicity, love and companionship, and celebration and joy. The lyrics do not have any improper themes, language or content that would annoy parents. The song is fun and entertaining for everyone, using only the fanciful imagery and playful storytelling as its main points of attraction.
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Which genre is The Hippopotamus Song?
The Hippopotamus Song falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song The Hippopotamus Song?
The Hippopotamus Song song length is 3 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Donald Swann, Michael Flanders
Record Label(s): 1991 The copyright in this compilation is owned by EMI Records Ltd
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