Coconut
The first time I heard this Sebastian song, I burst out laughing, because it happens to be a cover of one of my favourite calypso songs. The reason I didn't make the connection was because for years I'd known this song as "Lime in the Coconut" (which is how I learned that that's not the actual title), originally written and sung by Harry Nilsson, although I also have fond memories of the Jimmy Buffet cover and the "Muppets" cover (feat. Kermit the Frog).
Anyway, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian performs this, one of my favourite songs, originally for the "Sebastian: Party Gras!" album, and it's a fitting and fun combination. Sebastian's voice is heavily accented, so it gives the song a stronger reggae flavour from other versions, which is interesting.
Gather round everybody! I want to tell you a funny story. Listen.
Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up
She put the lime in the coconut, drank 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, said
"Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take," she said
"Doctor, to relieve this bellyache," she said
"Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take," she said
"Doctor, to relieve this bellyache"
Now let me get this straight
You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you called your doctor, woke him up, said
"Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take," she said
"Doctor, to relieve this bellyache," she said
"Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take," she said
"Doctor, to relieve this bellyache"
"You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, call me in the morning"
That's so funny! Don't you get it? Aww, man, okay one more time. Now listen up good. You ready? Okay.
Brother bought a coconut, he bought it for a dime
His sister had another one, she paid it for the lime
She put the lime in the coconut, she drank 'em both up
She put the lime in the coconut, she called the doctor, woke him up, said
"Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take," she said
"Doctor, to relieve this bellyache," she said
"Doctor, ain't there nothin' I can take," she said
"Doctor, to relieve this bellyache"
You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
You put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, you're such a silly woman
Put the lime in the coconut, you drink 'em both together
Put the lime in the coconut, then you feel better
Put the lime in the coconut, drink 'em both up
Put the lime in the coconut, call me in the morning
Yes, you call me in the morning, I'll tell you what to do
If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
Yes, If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
Yes, If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
Yes, If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
If you call me in the morning I'll tell you what to do
If you call me...
Where did everybody go? The story wasn't that bad! Well. I guess you had to be there. "Call me in the morning!"
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