The quartet's hit, 'Brother John/Iko Iko' is a gumbo of musical influences, including Creole, funk, R&B, doo-wop and girl-group pop. It's also a tribute to a musician friend. By:Aaron CarterSong: "Iko Iko"Album: Aaron's party (come get it)*My most watched lyric video* Over 100 views Summer 2014* Over 500 views October 2014*Over 1, This song is a New Orleans song that tells of a parade collision between two tribes of Mardi Gras Indians, and the traditional confrontation. The song, unde Little eyes at last are closing, And the boat of dreams is there. Guide my boat across the waters, Cross the waters still and deep, Light me with your little candle, safely to the land of sleep. Carra Barra Wirra Canna, little star upon the lake. Guide me through the hours of darkness, keep me safely till I wake. Shout out to the good time crew all across the islands. Grab your shoes then we'll two-by-two and now we're shinin' bright like diamonds. Talkin' 'bout hey now (hey now), hey now (hey now), Iko Iko a nae (whoa) Chakimo fina a na nae, chakimo fina nae. Yes, one drop it, pop it low now. Take it to the max now. amyhollandmusic .com. Amy Celeste Boersma, known professionally as Amy Holland, is an American pop and rock singer. Her career spans more than 30 years. She received a Grammy Award nomination for Best New Artist in 1981, following her self-titled debut album containing the single "How Do I Survive". This theme was first posted by Phil Wall here and is proving very popular as other playlisters send their versions.. Jo @_inmediares gives us her top ten soundtrack selections with not a hint of shame! OK maybe a hint… YouTube playlist. Tracklistings: 1. Glenn Frey — The Heat Is On (from Beverly Hills Cop) - I will bounce up and down on the bed to this. Natalie Portman told Jimmy Fallon something few people learn: the meaning of the lyrics to "Iko Iko.". Portman joined Fallon and Sia to perform "Iko Iko" on The Tonight Show Wednesday. When Fallon talked with Portman about the song, he said he hadn't even thought about whether the words meant anything, He told Portman she was like a "human Wikipedia," pointing to her Harvard education. Dr. John: 12 Essential Songs. From "Iko Iko" to "Such a Night" and beyond, we revisit key tracks by New Orleans' legendary Night Tripper. We look back at 12 essential songs by Dr. John, the late Iko Iko Lyrics: My Grandma and your Grandma / Sittin' by the fire / My Grandma said to your Grandma / "I'm gonna set your flag on fire" / Talkin' 'bout hey now, hey now / Iko, Iko, unday / Jockamo 50QnLCF.