There's An Awful Lot Of Coffee In Brazil Lyrics
The song "There's an Awful Lot of Coffee in Brazil" is a 1946 hit that was written by Bob Hilliard and Dick Miles. It was popularized by Frank Sinatra in the same year. The song talks about the vast coffee plantations in Brazil and how it is a major part of their economy. The lyrics are catchy, and the melody sticks with you even after the song is over.
Verse 1
Way down among Brazilians, coffee beans grow by the billions. So they've got to find those extra cups to fill. They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil.
The first verse sets the tone of the song, talking about the abundance of coffee beans in Brazil. The country is one of the largest producers of coffee in the world and is known for its rich and flavorful coffee. The verse also mentions that they need to find extra cups to fill as there is so much coffee to drink.
Verse 2
You can't get cherry soda 'cause they've got to fill that quota. And the way things are I'll bet they never will. They've got a zillion tons of coffee in Brazil.
The second verse talks about how the coffee industry in Brazil is so vast that it affects other drink industries. The line "you can't get cherry soda" refers to how the soda companies have to meet their quota of coffee, so they can't produce other drinks. The verse also mentions that there are a zillion tons of coffee in Brazil, emphasizing the abundance of coffee in the country.
Verse 3
No tea or tomato juice, you'll see no potato juice, 'cause the planters down in Santos all say no, no, no. A politician's daughter was accused of drinking water and was fined a great big fifty-dollar bill. They've got an awful lot of coffee in Brazil.
The third verse talks about how coffee is so dominant in Brazil that other drinks like tea or tomato juice are not as popular. The line "A politician's daughter was accused of drinking water" is a humorous reference to how even water is not as popular as coffee in the country. The verse ends with the same line as the chorus, emphasizing the abundance of coffee in Brazil.
Verse 4
You date a girl and find out later she smells just like a percolator. Her perfume was made right on the grill. Hey, they could percolate the ocean in Brazil.
The fourth and final verse is a playful reference to how even the culture in Brazil is influenced by coffee. The line "you date a girl and find out later she smells just like a percolator" refers to how even the perfume in the country is made to smell like coffee. The final line "Hey, they could percolate the ocean in Brazil" is a humorous exaggeration of the abundance of coffee in the country.
Conclusion
In conclusion, "There's an Awful Lot of Coffee in Brazil" is a fun and catchy song that talks about the abundance of coffee in Brazil. The lyrics are playful and humorous, and the melody is infectious. The song has stood the test of time and is still enjoyed by many today. It is a celebration of the coffee culture in Brazil and a testament to how integral coffee is to the country's economy and culture.
