Panama Man
Panama Man: The Mysterious Nighttime Player
Lyrics
Working all night
Working diligently throughout the night.
Boat and moonlight
Operating on a boat under the moonlight.
When they are done
Completing a task or job.
He pays for their fun
He covers the expenses for their enjoyment.
Girl on the phone
A woman talking on the phone.
Silk and cologne
Wearing luxurious silk clothing and cologne.
One more good run
One final successful endeavor.
For Panama Man
Referring to a character known as "Panama Man."
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Repetition emphasizing the identity of "Panama Man."
Dealing thru dark eyes, playing til dawn
Engaging in dealings with a mysterious and perhaps deceptive demeanor, continuing until dawn.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Reiteration of "Panama Man" and the notion that he disappears if sought.
If you go looking, he's already gone
Suggesting that finding "Panama Man" is a challenging task.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Repeating the image of "Panama Man."
White cotton suit
Describing "Panama Man" wearing a white cotton suit.
Shares a cheroot
Sharing a cigar or cheroot.
Won't need the gun
Implies he doesn't resort to violence, being affable.
As nice as they come
As pleasant and agreeable as one can be.
Girl no tan line
Reference to a woman with no tan lines, possibly an allusion to leisure or luxury.
Bucket of wine
A container of wine waiting in the sunlight.
Waits in the sun
Awaits the arrival of "Panama Man."
For Panama Man
Reiteration of waiting for "Panama Man."
Panama Panama Panama Man
Repetition emphasizing the identity of "Panama Man."
Dealing thru dark eyes, playing til dawn
Engaging in dealings with a mysterious and perhaps deceptive demeanor, continuing until dawn.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Reiteration of "Panama Man" and the notion that he disappears if sought.
If you go looking, he's already gone
Suggesting that finding "Panama Man" is a challenging task.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Repeating the image of "Panama Man."
Panama Panama Panama Man
Repeating the identity of "Panama Man."
Dealing thru dark eyes, playing til dawn
Engaging in dealings with a mysterious and perhaps deceptive demeanor, continuing until dawn.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Reiteration of "Panama Man" and the notion that he disappears if sought.
If you go looking, he's already gone
Suggesting that finding "Panama Man" is a challenging task.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Repeating the image of "Panama Man."
Dealing thru dark eyes, playing til dawn
Engaging in dealings with a mysterious and perhaps deceptive demeanor, continuing until dawn.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Reiteration of "Panama Man" and the notion that he disappears if sought.
If you go looking, he's already gone
Suggesting that finding "Panama Man" is a challenging task.
Panama Panama Panama Man
Final repetition, emphasizing the elusive nature of "Panama Man."
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