No Papaya

[Verse 1] Give me mango on a stick Pineapple makes my heartbeat tick Coconut in my cup so cold Kiwi kisses, sweet and bold Roll me up in banana leaves Starfruit dreams and passion breeze Guava jam on morning toast Dragonfruit I love the most [Pre-Chorus] I like it fresh, I like it ripe I’ll take it sliced or blended right But there’s one thing I just can’t try Don’t ask me why — I won’t lie [Chorus] No papaya, no no no! You can keep it, let it go Tastes like soap, I’ve told you so I say "nah" when others glow No papaya, not today Pass me lychee right away You can mix your fruit bouquet But papaya? No, I say! [Verse 2] Watermelon in the pool Tamarind, yeah, that’s my rule Pawpaw? Sure, I’ll take a bite Jackfruit curry every night Soursop smoothie, yes I can Rambutan straight from the van But one orange blob of doom Takes the joy out of the room [Pre-Chorus] I’ve tried it grilled, I’ve tried it raw Even once in a fruit faux gras But every time, I make a face That papaya leaves no grace [Chorus] No papaya, no no no! You can keep it, let it go Tastes like feet in a fruit stand row I say “nah” when others glow No papaya, not for me Give me peach or Cherimoya tea Every fruit in harmony Except that one – just let me be [Bridge – playful call & response] Mango! — Yes please! Pineapple! — More of these! Coconut! — From above! Melon! — I’m in love! Papaya? — Ugh… no, thanks. Papaya? — I’ll pass, no pranks! [Final Chorus] No papaya, no no no! That’s my fruit-based final show You can blend it high or low But I just don’t want that glow No papaya, close that door I’ve said it twice, won’t say no more Fruta buena, yes, for sure — But papaya? Nevermore!