A moment ago I was listening to Harry Belafonte singing "Mama, Look at Bubu". I'd never heard the song before. I was in the middle of writing an email so I wasn't paying attention too closely. Then suddenly I thought I heard:
"Bring de belt, you're much too impudent"
Wait, what? The song moved onto the chorus as I sat there doubting what I had heard.
So I looked it up and sure enough:
Mama Look At Bubu
Artist: Harry Belafonte (peak Billboard position # 11 in 1957)
Words and Music by Lord Melody
above title as appeared on the 45a/k/a "Mama, Look-A Boo Boo"
...
I couldn't even digest me supper
Due to thee children's behavior
John ("Yes, pa")-"come here a moment"
"Bring de belt, you're much too impudent"
John says it's James who started first
James tells thee story in reverse
I drag my belt from off me waist
You should hear dem screamin' round de place
...
Read more:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/mama-look-at-bubu-lyrics-harry-belafonte.html#ixzz12Byf7KHL
Now, like most, I do not condone spanking children, but it was quite the startle. We don't often find spanking mentioned in songs.
Ms. Betty
