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Kokomo Lyrics

by The Beach Boys

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Kokomo Lyrics

Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don't we go Jamaica Off the Florida Keys There's a place called Kokomo That's where you wanna go to get away from it all Bodies in the sand Tropical drink melting in your hand We'll be falling in love To the rhythm of a steel drum band Down in Kokomo Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you To Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don't we go Ooo I wanna take you down to Kokomo We'll get there fast And then we'll take it slow That's where we wanna go Way down to Kokomo To Martinique, that Monserrat mystique We'll put out to sea And we'll perfect our chemistry By and by we'll defy a little bit of gravity Afternoon delight Cocktails and moonlit nights That dreamy look in your eye Give me a tropical contact high Way down in Kokomo Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you To Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don't we go Ooo I wanna take you down to Kokomo We'll get there fast And then we'll take it slow That's where we wanna go Way down to Kokomo Port Au Prince I wanna catch a glimpse Everybody knows A little place like Kokomo Now if you wanna go And get away from it all Go down to Kokomo Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you To Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don't we go Ooo I wanna take you down to Kokomo We'll get there fast And then we'll take it slow That's where we wanna go Way down to Kokomo Aruba, Jamaica ooo I wanna take you To Bermuda, Bahama come on pretty mama Key Largo, Montego baby why don't we go Ooo I wanna take you down to Kokomo

Meaning of Kokomo

“Kokomo” is a dreamy escape anthem by The Beach Boys, inviting listeners to abandon their worries and lose themselves in the idyllic beauty of tropical destinations. It’s overflowing with longing and desire for romance, fueled by visions of sun-drenched beaches like Aruba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. The song evokes feelings of pure joy, relaxation, and a carefree spirit – a perfect antidote to everyday life. Brian Wilson masterfully crafts an irresistible invitation to “get away from it all,” promising unforgettable moments filled with tropical drinks, steel drum rhythms, and burgeoning love. The repetition of "Kokomo" acts as a hypnotic mantra, urging listeners to imagine themselves transported to this fictional paradise where time slows down and possibilities feel endless, ultimately celebrating the simple pleasure of shared dreams and escape.

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