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What well-known songs have lyrics that make no sense at all?

What well-known songs have lyrics that make no sense at all?

This article examines well-known songs with nonsensical lyrics. It looks at examples such as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens, "Surfin' Bird" by The Trashmen, and "The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" by Leonard Nimoy. It discusses how some lyrics are nonsensical because they are based on non-English languages, while others are intentional and designed to add to the song's whimsical nature. It concludes that these nonsensical lyrics can often add to the charm and memorability of a song.

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