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Colonel Hathis March Lyrics – J. Pat O'Malley

Soundtrack Album: Classic Disney

Colonel Hathis March Text

(Spoken) Hup, Two, Three, Four
Keep it up
Two, Three Four
(Repeat 2x)

Oh the aim of our patrol
Is a question rather droll
For to march and drill over field and hill
Is a military goal!
Is a military goal!

By the ranks of single file
Over ev'ry jungle mile
Oh we stamp and crush thru the underbrush
In a military style!
In a military style!

Oh we march from here to there
And it doesn't matter where
You can hear us push thru the deepest bush
With a military air!
With a military air!

We're a crackerjack brigade
On a pachyderm parade
But we'd rather stroll to a water hole
For a furlough in the shade!
For a furlough in the shade!

Classic Disney

Soundtrack Lyrics for Cartoon, 2003

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March, 12th 2024

Background and Context. "Colonel Hathi's March" is a catchy and humorous song from Disney's animated classic, "The Jungle Book," released in 1967. Connposed by the legendary songwriting duo Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, the song is performed by a troupe of elephants led by Colonel Hathi. The march embodies the regimented yet comical nature of the elephant brigade as they tramp through the jungle, parodying military marches with their own animalistic twist. This song is memorable for its lively rhythm and the amusing portrayal of the elephants' attempt at maintaining order and discipline in the wild setting of the jungle. Main Message and Theme. The song humorously highlights the contrast between the discipined and orderly world of military marches and the chaotic, untamed nature of the jungle. Through its playful lyrics, "Colonel Hathi's March" comments on the futility and absurdity of trying to impose strict order where it naturally does not fit. The elephants' march, while earnest and determined, serves as a light-hearted reminder that nature and its inhabitants follow their own rules and rhythms, often clashing with human constructs and expectations. Meaning and Summary. The essence of "Colonel Hathi's March" lies in its satirical take on the concept of military precision and its applicability (or lack thereof) to the animal kingdom. The song's lyrics, with mentions of marching "over field and hill" and through "the deepest bush," juxtaposed with the desire for a "furlough in the shade," playfully critique the notion of purpose and efficiency in the context of the jungle's sprawling ecosystem. It suggests that, despite their best efforts to emulate human military practices, the elephants are still drawn to their natural instincts and desires, such as the simple pleasure of enjoying a water hole. Emotion and Mood. The mood of "Colonel Hathi's March" is upbeat and comedic, capturing the listeners' attention with its robust marching tempo and the elephants' solemn yet humorous dedication to their march. The song's spirited performance, combined with the visual spectacle of elephants marching in formation, provides a delightful contrast to the more serious undertones of discipline and order. This juxtaposition, along with the catchy tune and whimsical lyrics, makes "Colonel Hathi's March" a memorable and entertaining piece from "The Jungle Book," showcasing the Sherman Brothers' talent for creating songs that resonate with audiences of all ages.

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