Missionary's Downfall
Tropical Revelry: The Hidden Depths in Missionary's Downfall
Lyrics
Everybody on your knees
Expressing a command for everyone to kneel.
"It's God!" said the "Polynesse" [Sic]
Quoting someone saying, "It's God!" in connection to "Polynesse" (possibly a misspelling of Polynesia).
They worship me mistakenly
People are mistakenly worshiping the speaker.
I say, "Tiki, who was he?"
The speaker questions Tiki about someone named "he."
Trader Vic at Hinky Dink's
Reference to Trader Vic at Hinky Dink's, known for liking sex and alcohol.
He liked sex and he liked to drink
Trader Vic's preferences for sex and alcohol.
Built a temple to have fun
Trader Vic built a temple for enjoyment.
Ah, Huri Popo everyone
Referring to an event or celebration involving Huri Popo.
Aku-Aku, Mai-tai
Reference to Aku-Aku and Mai-tai, possibly tropical drinks.
Tonight's the night it'll be just fine
Anticipation for a positive night ahead.
Gombay Smash or Kapu-Kai
Reference to Gombay Smash or Kapu-Kai, suggesting carefree enjoyment.
Can't be bothered by the 9 to 5
Not letting the mundane work life interfere with enjoyment.
Gotta get down at the coconut lounge tonight
Expressing the need to have a good time at the Coconut Lounge.
Island people are a generous bunch
Island people are known for their generosity.
Offering drinks and buffet lunch
Offering drinks and buffet lunch as a gesture of hospitality.
No missionary could ever see
Missionaries are unable to see their downfall in Tahiti.
Their downfall in Tahiti
Reiteration of the missionaries' downfall in Tahiti.
Could this be paradise?
Pondering if Tahiti is a paradise.
Hula skirts are really nice
Appreciation for hula skirts.
Sweet and fruity drinks with ice
Describing the enjoyment of sweet and fruity drinks with ice.
If I die this would suffice
If the speaker were to die, the described experience would be sufficient.
Aku-Aku, Mai-tai
Reference to Aku-Aku and Mai-tai, possibly tropical drinks.
Tonight's the night it'll be just fine
Anticipation for a positive night ahead.
Gombay Smash or Kapu-Kai
Reference to Gombay Smash or Kapu-Kai, suggesting carefree enjoyment.
Can't be bothered by the 9 to 5
Not letting the mundane work life interfere with enjoyment.
Come on I wuna lei ya at the coconut lounge tonight
Expressing the desire to lei at the Coconut Lounge tonight.
Aku-Aku, Mai-tai
Reference to Aku-Aku and Mai-tai, possibly tropical drinks.
Tonight's the night it'll be just fine
Anticipation for a positive night ahead.
Gotta get down at the coconut lounge tonight
Expressing the need to have a good time at the Coconut Lounge.
Aku-Aku, Mai-tai
Reference to Aku-Aku and Mai-tai, possibly tropical drinks.
Tonight's the night it'll be just fine
Anticipation for a positive night ahead.
Gombay Smash or Kapu-Kai
Reference to Gombay Smash or Kapu-Kai, suggesting carefree enjoyment.
Can't be bothered by the 9 to 5
Not letting the mundane work life interfere with enjoyment.
Gotta get down at the coconut lounge tonight
Expressing the need to have a good time at the Coconut Lounge tonight.
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