Going to the Zoo
Raffi Lyrics
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Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow
Mommy's takin' us to the zoo tomorrow
We can stay all day
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
How about you, you, you?
You can come too, too, too
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
Look at all the monkeys swingin' in the trees
Swingin' in the trees, swingin' in the trees
Look at all the monkeys swingin' in the trees
We can stay all day
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
How about you, you, you?
You can come too, too, too
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
Look at all the crocodiles swimmin' in the water
Swimmin' in the water, swimmin' in the water
Look at all the crocodiles swimmin' in the water
We can stay all day
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
How about you, you, you?
You can come too, too, too
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
Yes, Mommy's takin' us to the zoo tomorrow
Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow
Mommy's takin' us to the zoo tomorrow
We can stay all day
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
How about you, you, you?
You can come too, too, too
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
How about you, you, you?
You can come too, too, too
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
Raffi’s “Going to the Zoo” is an upbeat, cheerful children’s song about a family trip to the zoo. The song starts with the excitement of knowing they are going to the zoo tomorrow with their mom. The lyrics repeat three times, so it’s clear that the singer and his siblings are very excited about the trip. The chorus repeats the phrase “We’re going to the zoo, zoo, zoo; How about you, you, you? You can come too, too, too.” This suggests an invitation to others.
The focus then shifts to the animals at the zoo. The first animal mentioned are the monkeys swinging in the trees. The singer is in awe of their ability to climb and hang from the branches. The second animal mentioned is the crocodiles, swimming in the water. Seeing these animals in person is a thrilling experience for the singer, and he is grateful for the opportunity to spend the whole day at the zoo.
Overall, “Going to the Zoo” is a song that expresses the excitement of children when they think about visiting the zoo. It is a song about the delight that comes with the natural world, and the many wonderful things children can learn from an experience like visiting the zoo.
Line by Line Meaning
Mommy's takin' us to the zoo tomorrow
Our caregiver is taking us to the zoo the day after today
Zoo tomorrow, zoo tomorrow
We're going to the zoo the day after today
We can stay all day
We are permitted to remain at the zoo for the entirety of the day
We're goin' to the zoo, zoo, zoo
We are going to the zoo
How about you, you, you?
Are you also going with us?
You can come too, too, too
You are allowed to come with us
Look at all the monkeys swingin' in the trees
Observe the many primates hanging and moving through the branches
Swingin' in the trees, swingin' in the trees
They are hanging and moving through the branches
Look at all the crocodiles swimmin' in the water
Behold the crocodilians traveling through the liquid environment
Swimmin' in the water, swimmin' in the water
They are traveling through the liquid environment
Yes, Mommy's takin' us to the zoo tomorrow
Indeed, our caregiver is taking us to the zoo the day after today
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Tom Paxton
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