Discover the story of the song > Never Do a Tango with an Eskimo – Alma Cogan

The lyrics are warning against doing a tango dance with an Eskimo because it will make the protagonist feel cold. The protagonist is told that they can dance with people from other places, but not with Eskimos because it will give them a chilly feeling. So, the main message is that the protagonist should not dance the tango with an Eskimo because it will make them feel cold.