The general spirit has already been specified, i.e. it's a kind of archetypal "wild man" or "noble savage" image, carefree, natural, associated with the movie series Tarzan. The chorus uses Tarzan's cry from the films.
The song also has strong sexual overtones, particularly the slang terms "gimme the other" and "monkey business". "Bit of the other" is British slang for sex (from this era). "Monkey business" in British slang is also sex (not for shady business as in America). Tarzan Boy is calling for a mate. (This is also consistent with the films, where Tarzan is pursuing a "civilised" woman named Jane).
The title is Tarzan Boy, but McShane seems to be singing "Tarzan's boy". Strange.
The general spirit has already been specified, i.e. it's a kind of archetypal "wild man" or "noble savage" image, carefree, natural, associated with the movie series Tarzan. The chorus uses Tarzan's cry from the films.
The song also has strong sexual overtones, particularly the slang terms "gimme the other" and "monkey business". "Bit of the other" is British slang for sex (from this era). "Monkey business" in British slang is also sex (not for shady business as in America). Tarzan Boy is calling for a mate. (This is also consistent with the films, where Tarzan is pursuing a "civilised" woman named Jane).
The title is Tarzan Boy, but McShane seems to be singing "Tarzan's boy". Strange.