The Hula Hula Boys
Warren Zevon · Envoy [2007]
With the one who parked the cars
And the fat one from the swimming pool
They were swaying arm in arm
I could hear the ukuleles playing
Down by the sea
She's gone with the hula hula boys
She don't care about me
She's gone with the hula hula boys
She don't care about me
They're singing
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
(Everybody sing the chorus together now or)
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
(Get to the point, cut to the chase)
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Yesterday she went to see the Polynesian band
But she came home with her hair all wet
And her clothes all filled with sand
I didn't have to come to Maui
To be treated like a jerk
How do you think I feel
When I see the bellboys smirk?
And I can hear the ukuleles playing
Down by the sea
She's gone with the hula hula boys
She don't care about me
They're signing
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana
The Hula Hula Boys
The Hula Hula Boys stands as a vibrant song in Warren Zevon's later discography, appearing on the 2007 album Envoy. Recorded during a period when Zevon was frequently collaborating with producer T-Bone Burnett, the track showcases the artist's signature blend of dark humor and melodic rock. Zevon's work often balanced whimsical storytelling with a sharp, sometimes cynical edge, a duality that defines much of his celebrated catalogue. This song reflects the polished yet eccentric production style that characterized his final years, contributing to an era where he continued to refine his unique voice in American rock. As part of a body of work that ranges from the narrative depth of Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner to the upbeat charm of Raspberry Beret, this recording highlights Zevon's enduring ability to craft memorable, character-driven music.