Lyrical Breakdown of Bamboo Banga - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Bamboo Banga" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how M.I.A. weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Bamboo Banga" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that M.I.A. employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to M.I.A.'s narrative.

This lyrical analysis of "Bamboo Banga" not only celebrates M.I.A.'s artistic prowess but also serves as an educational tool for aspiring songwriters. If this analysis inspires you and you'd like to see your own songs analyzed in this way, join the Lazyjot community. Register at Lazyjot and start exploring the full potential of your lyrical creativity. Turn your thoughts into rhymes and your rhymes into songs with Lazyjot!

Road runner, road runner

Going hundred miles per hour

Road runner, road runner

Going hundred miles per hour

With your radio on

With your radio on

Road runner, road runner

Going hundred miles per hour

With your radio on

With your radio on

Somalia, Angola, Ghana, Ghana, Ghana (hey!)

India, Sri Lanka, Burma, bamboo banga (hey!)

This the bamboo banga

I said bamboo banga

This the bamboo banga

I said bamboo banga

And we're hittin our rackets like a tennis player

And the drummers do the shit like the macarena

This the jungle banga

Or the cold jammer

I said jungle banga

I said cold jammer

I said jungle banga

I said cold jammer

I'm bored of eating banana

I want guanabana

I wanna warm my buns this summer summer summer summer

Now I'm sittin' down chillin' on gun powder

Strike, match, light, fire

Who's that girl called Maya?

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

I said M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm knocking on the doors of your hummer hummer

Yeah, I'm knocking on the doors of your hummer hummer

Yeah, I'm knocking on the doors of your hummer hummer

Yeah, I'm knocking on the doors of your hummer hummer

Yeah we're hungry like the wolves hunting dinner dinner

And we're moving with the packs like hyena ena

Barbarella look like she's my dead ringer

When I'm dogging on the bonnet of ya red Honda

I'm a road runner

I'm a world runner

I'm a road runner

I'm a world runner

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

M.I.A. coming back with power power (power power!)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)

I'm big timer, it's the bamboo banga (bamboo banga)