Ling Ting Tong | The Five Keys Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

I went to China Town Way back in old Hong Kong Took out some egg fu yon And then I heard a gong Ling, Ting, Tong, he would never be wrong Go on and sing your song, a Ling, Ting, Tong A Ling, Ting, Tong gotto sing that song called A sa mok em boo

Ling Ting Tong
The Five Keys Lyrics


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I sa mok em boo

I went to China Town
Way back in old Hong Kong
Took out some egg fu yon
And then I heard a gong

Ling, Ting, Tong, tried to sing that song called
I sa mok em boo di ay, I sa mok em boo

Ling, Ting, Tong, he would never be wrong
Go on and sing your song, a Ling, Ting, Tong
A Ling, Ting, Tong gotto sing that song called
A sa mok em boo di ay, I sa mok em boo

Chorus

And as I looked around
The lights were going down
And this is what I found
A back in China Town

A Ling, Ting, Tong, tried to sing that song called
I so mok em boo di ay, I so mok em boo

Ling, Ting, Tong, he would never be wrong
Go on and sing your song a Ling, Ting, Tong

A Ling, Ting, Tong tried to sing that song, called
I so mok em boo di ay, I so mok em boo

Chorus


Overall Meaning

The Five Keys's song Ling Ting Tong is a playful and catchy tune about a visit to China Town in old Hong Kong. The lyrics paint a picture of the excitement and energy of this bustling neighborhood, with the singer indulging in some egg fu yon and hearing a gong. The chorus is centered around the phrase "I sa mok em boo di ay, I sa mok em boo" which is sung to the tune of "Ling Ting Tong." The lyrics also suggest that the singer is taken by the local culture, reveling in the sounds and sights of China Town.


The song is structured around repeating sections, with the verses leading into the catchy chorus. The repetition creates a sense of momentum and fun, and the lyrics are playful and light-hearted, perfectly capturing the joy and wonder of exploring a new place.


Overall, Ling Ting Tong is a fun and catchy song that captures the excitement and energy of a visit to China Town. With its catchy tune, playful lyrics, and sense of fun, it remains a beloved classic of oldies music.


Line by Line Meaning

I sa mok em boo di ay
I attempted to sing a song with nonsensical syllables


I sa mok em boo
I continued my attempt to sing a nonsensical song


I went to China Town
I visited a neighborhood known for its Chinese culture


Way back in old Hong Kong
This was a long time ago in the city of Hong Kong


Took out some egg fu yon
I ordered a popular Chinese dish made of eggs and vegetables


And then I heard a gong
Suddenly, I heard a loud sound similar to a gong


Ling, Ting, Tong, tried to sing that song called
A person named Ling, Ting, Tong attempted to sing the nonsensical song I was singing


Ling, Ting, Tong, he would never be wrong
This person was confident in their singing abilities


Go on and sing your song, a Ling, Ting, Tong
The singer encourages Ling, Ting, Tong to continue singing


A Ling, Ting, Tong gotto sing that song called
Ling, Ting, Tong insists on singing this nonsensical song


And as I looked around
As I observed my surroundings


The lights were going down
It was becoming darker


And this is what I found
I discovered something intriguing


A back in China Town
This discovery was in the Chinese cultural neighborhood


Chorus
Repeating section of the song


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