Who's Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf
[Disney] Lyrics
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The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Tra la la la la
Long ago there were three pigs
Little handsome piggy wigs
For the big, bad the very big, very bad wolf
Number one was very gay
And he built his house with hay
With a hey hey toot he blew on his flute
And he played around all day
Now number two was fond of jigs
And so he built his house with twigs
Hey, diddle diddle he played on his fiddle
And danced with lady pigs
Number three said, "Nix on tricks
I shall build my house with bricks"
He had no chance to sing or dance
'Cause work and play don't mix
Ha, ha, ha, the two little do little pigs
Just winked and laughed ah, woo
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Tra la la la la
Came the day when fate did frown
And a wolf blew into town
With a gruff huff puff, he puffed just enough
And the hay house fell right down
One and two were scared to death
Of the big bad wolf's breath
By the hair of your chinny chin I'll blow you in
And the twig house answered yes
No one left but number three
To save that piglet family
So when they knocked, he fast unlocked
And said come in with me
Now they all were safe inside
But the bricks hurt wolf's pride
So, he slid down the chimney and oh, by Jiminey
In a fire he was fried
Oh, oh, oh, the three little free little pigs
Just winked and laughed, ah, woo
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Tra la la la la
Tra la la, tra la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la
Who's afraid of the big, big, big
Bad wolf
The song "Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf" from Disney's 1933 short film "The Three Little Pigs" tells the story of three little pigs and their encounter with the big bad wolf. The song reflects the bravery and quick thinking of the third pig, who builds his house with bricks and saves his brothers from the wolf's clutches.
The lyrics convey a playful and lighthearted tone, with repetitive phrases like "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf" and "Tra la la la la" creating a catchy refrain. The first two pigs, represented as carefree and playful characters, build their houses with weaker materials - hay and twigs respectively - and engage in leisurely activities like playing the flute and dancing. The third pig, however, takes a more practical approach, recognizing the importance of hard work and builds his house with bricks.
As the story progresses, the big bad wolf arrives and attempts to blow down each pig's house. The first pig's house made of hay is easily destroyed, and the second pig's twig house also succumbs to the wolf's breath. Only the third pig, who had chosen bricks for his house, is able to withstand the wolf's attempts to enter. In a clever twist, the third pig invites his brothers inside, and when the wolf tries to enter through the chimney, he ends up falling into a fire and being fried.
The song speaks to the values of hard work, resilience, and resourcefulness. It teaches children to plan ahead, make smart choices, and not be afraid to stand up against threats. It also highlights the importance of unity and helping others in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's afraid of the big bad wolf
Who is fearful of the intimidating and dangerous wolf
The big bad wolf, the big bad wolf
The wolf known for its mischievous and harmful nature
Tra la la la la
An expression of carefree and joyful attitude
Long ago there were three pigs
In the past, there existed three pigs
Little handsome piggy wigs
Cute and attractive piglets
For the big, bad the very big, very bad wolf
In the presence of a large, malicious and extremely dangerous wolf
They did not give three figs
They didn't care much about it
Number one was very gay
The first pig was joyful and cheerful
And he built his house with hay
He constructed his house using hay
With a hey hey toot he blew on his flute
He played his flute with enthusiasm and excitement
And he played around all day
He engaged in playful activities throughout the day
Now number two was fond of jigs
The second pig enjoyed dancing jigs
And so he built his house with twigs
Consequently, he constructed his house using twigs
Hey, diddle diddle he played on his fiddle
He happily played his fiddle
And danced with lady pigs
He danced with female pigs
Number three said, "Nix on tricks
The third pig declared, "No more tricks
I shall build my house with bricks"
I will construct my house using bricks
He had no chance to sing or dance
He lacked the opportunity to sing or dance
'Cause work and play don't mix
Because work and play should be kept separate
Ha, ha, ha, the two little do little pigs
Laughing at the two insignificant pigs
Just winked and laughed ah, woo
They smiled slyly and chuckled
Came the day when fate did frown
The day arrived when fate turned unfavorable
And a wolf blew into town
A wolf entered the town with a forceful gust
With a gruff huff puff, he puffed just enough
Using rough, forceful puffs, he blew with sufficient strength
And the hay house fell right down
The house made of hay collapsed instantly
One and two were scared to death
Pig one and pig two were terrified
Of the big bad wolf's breath
Because of the wolf's intimidating breath
By the hair of your chinny chin I'll blow you in
Threatening to blow them in by the smallest chance
And the twig house answered yes
The house made of twigs agreed
No one left but number three
Only the third pig remained
To save that piglet family
To rescue his piglet family
So when they knocked, he fast unlocked
Therefore, when they knocked, he quickly unlocked the door
And said come in with me
And invited them to enter his house
Now they all were safe inside
Now, all of them were secure within the house
But the bricks hurt wolf's pride
However, the bricks harmed the wolf's ego
So, he slid down the chimney and oh, by Jiminey
As a result, he descended through the chimney
In a fire he was fried
And ended up getting burned in the fire
Oh, oh, oh, the three little free little pigs
Expressing admiration for the three clever pigs
Just winked and laughed, ah, woo
They merrily winked and laughed
Tra la la la la
With a carefree and joyful tune
Tra la la
Tra la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la
Tra la la la la la la la la la la
Who's afraid of the big, big, big
Who is fearful of the massive, enormous
Bad wolf
Malicious wolf
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ann Ronell, Frank Churchill
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