Tiki Torches At Twilight | David Lindley Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Tiki Torches At Twilight
David Lindley Lyrics


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Tiki torches at twilight
Hula girls at the bar
All the guys from the office
Are throwing up their cars

Get to cooking a roast pig

Like it's done in the book
Say hello to your sweetie
With a casual look

Swinging deals and eating meals
Is all within the norm
Put away the axes
And pay those taxes
Let's all get normal at the luau

Tiki torches at twilight
Hula girls at the bar
All the guys from the office
Are throwing up their cars

Standing round at poolside
Talking shop with the boss
If you are a cool talker
You'll get your message across
Hold the drinks in the coaster
Standing round in our shorts
And I talk to a boaster
About professional sports

Swinging deals and eating meals
Is all within the norm
Put away the axes
And pay those taxes

Let's all get normal at the luau
Let's all get normal at the luau


Overall Meaning

The song "Tiki Torches at Twilight" by David Lindley is a vivid description of a typical luau party that involves Hawaiian elements, such as hula girls, tiki torches, and roast pig. The song depicts a festive and lavish atmosphere where people are enjoying their time while drinking and talking about their profession with their boss. The opening lines, "Tiki torches at twilight/Hula girls at the bar/All the guys from the office/Are throwing up their cars," suggest that this is a post-work event where colleagues and friends are letting loose and having some fun.


The second verse portrays the party guests conversing around the pool, wearing casual clothing and holding their drinks in the coaster. The lyrics highlight the importance of networking and socializing with the boss as a way to get ahead in your career. The chorus, "Swinging deals and eating meals/Is all within the norm/Put away the axes/And pay those taxes/Let's all get normal at the luau," implies that despite the festive and carefree environment, everyone will have to return to their normal lives after the party, and hence it's essential to keep up with work.


Overall, the song's lyrics encapsulate the typical experience of a luau party, the fun-filled atmosphere, the delicious food, and the joyful interactions. It also cleverly implies that despite the party, everyone needs to remain professional and get back to work after the festivities are over.


Line by Line Meaning

Tiki torches at twilight
The tiki torches are being lit at the time when the sun is setting


Hula girls at the bar
Women dressed in traditional Hawaiian grass skirts dancing at the bar


All the guys from the office
All the male coworkers from the workplace


Are throwing up their cars
They are getting out of their cars and vomiting, likely due to intoxication


Get to cooking a roast pig
They start roasting a pig according to tradition


Like it's done in the book
They follow the traditional way of roasting a pig rather than something new or different


Say hello to your sweetie
Greet your beloved with just a casual glance or nod


With a casual look
A relaxed and unbothered way of greeting


Swinging deals and eating meals
Negotiating and closing business while enjoying food


Is all within the norm
It's the regular way of doing things


Put away the axes
Stop fighting or arguing


And pay those taxes
Don't forget to fulfill your duty to pay taxes


Let's all get normal at the luau
Let's try to act normal despite the festivities and partying


Standing round at poolside
People are gathered around the pool area


Talking shop with the boss
Having work-related conversations with the boss


If you are a cool talker
If you know how to talk in a calm manner


You'll get your message across
You will be able to convey your message effectively


Hold the drinks in the coaster
Putting your drinks on a coaster to avoid spills and mess


Standing round in our shorts
People are in their casual shorts


And I talk to a boaster
Talking to someone who is bragging or being overly confident


About professional sports
Discussing the sports industry and its professional athletes


Let's all get normal at the luau
Let's all act in a typical and usual manner during the party


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