Humphrey the Camel
Humphrey's Desert Groove: A Swingin' Tale of Camel Swagger
Lyrics
Let me tell you bout Humphrey the Camel amblin' across the sands umm
Humphrey is introduced as the subject, a camel, traversing the desert.
All the Nomads givin' him a great big hand
The nomads, people traveling in search of pasture, show appreciation for Humphrey.
He's a big ugly Mammal and he's very very hairy
Describes Humphrey as a large, unattractive mammal covered in a lot of hair.
All the Shieks know he's a swinging Dromedary uhhuh oh yeah
Suggests that even the leaders or rich men (Sheiks) recognize Humphrey as an impressive or remarkable dromedary (one-humped camel).
Talkin' bout Humphrey the Camel
Reiterates the focus on Humphrey the Camel.
In the middle of the night by the light of an Arab moon
Describes the setting as nighttime in the desert under an Arab moon.
They say that you can see him stompin' up and down the dunes
Implies that Humphrey's presence is so noticeable that he can be seen moving actively across the dunes.
He's a big raunchy cat but he swings right along
Despite his unattractive appearance, Humphrey moves or behaves in a confident and enjoyable manner.
Groovin' to the beat of a Nashville song uhhuh oh yeah
Indicates that Humphrey enjoys or dances to the rhythm of a Nashville (country music) song.
Talkin' bout Humphrey the Camel
Reiterates the focus on Humphrey the Camel.
Everybody digs Humphrey the Cammel come see Camel Humphrey the Camel
Everyone admires Humphrey, inviting others to see him.
But he's a body jumper a real hip humper talkin' bout Humphrey the Camel
Suggests Humphrey engages in playful or flirtatious behavior, potentially suggesting his popularity or charisma.
Down at the Oasis the Arabs were pickin' their dates
Describes a scene at the Oasis where Arabs are preparing for a party.
They're goin' to a party out at the Sultan's place
Arabs are heading to the Sultan's place for a gathering.
There's a camel named Camelia and Humphrey's gonna bring her
Humphrey plans to accompany Camelia, another camel, to the event.
One big drink and he's a seven day swinger uhhuh oh yeah
Suggests that Humphrey becomes lively or animated after consuming a lot of drink, staying lively for a week.
Talkin' bout Humphrey the Camel
Reiterates the focus on Humphrey the Camel.
(A penny Camel love call uuuh hyeah oh oh)
(Part of the song's vocalization, not a clear meaning in context.)
Everybody digs Humphrey the Cammel...
Reiterates the focus on Humphrey the Camel.
(Ooouuh hyeah I'd walk a mile for a ouh hyeah pick it Omar hyeah)
(Part of the song's vocalization, not a clear meaning in context.)
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