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The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill

The Beatles

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The Continuing Story Of Bungalow Bill

in AlbumWhite Album

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

He went out tiger hunting with his elephant and gun

In case of accidents he always took his mom

He's the all American bullet-headed Saxon mother's son

All the children sing

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

Deep in the jungle where the mighty tiger lies

Bill and his elephants were taken by surprise

So Captain Marvel zapped in right between the eyes

All the children sing

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

The children asked him if to kill was not a sin

Not when he looked so fierce, his mummy butted in

If looks could kill it would have been us instead of him

All the children sing

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

Hey Bungalow Bill what did you kill Bungalow Bill

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill by The Beatles is a satirical and whimsical song that critiques macho behavior and colonial attitudes. The song tells the tale of Bungalow Bill, a caricature of an American who goes on safari and kills a tiger, only to return to his mother. Its key themes include the absurdity of violence, the influence of Western imperialism, and adult hypocrisy. Notable moments in the song include the juxtaposition of Bill’s hunting exploits with his childlike dependence on his mother, highlighting the contradictions in his character.

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