My Favorite Things
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Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don′t feel so bad!
"My Favorite Things" is a song from the musical "The Sound of Music" by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It is a joyful song that describes a list of simple, yet cherished items that bring comfort and happiness to the singer. The song opens with the singer describing various objects and experiences, such as "raindrops on roses," "whiskers on kittens," "bright copper kettles," "warm woolen mittens," and "brown paper packages tied up with strings." These items evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort, conveying the idea that happiness can be found in the simplest things in life.
The second verse continues with more items, including "cream-colored ponies," "crisp apple strudels," "doorbells and sleigh bells," "schnitzel with noodles," and "wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings." The final verse includes poetic images, such as "girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes," "snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes," and "silver white winters that melt into springs." The song suggests that focusing on these simple pleasures can lift one's spirits and alleviate feelings of sadness or anxiety.
In the end, the song's message is that it's important to remember the things that bring us joy, particularly during difficult times. By focusing on these simple pleasures, we can find comfort and happiness in the midst of life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
I love the simple beauty of nature, like the way raindrops look on roses and how adorable kittens are with their whiskers.
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
I find comfort in the warmth of a cozy fire and the feeling of snuggling up in some soft, warm mittens next to it.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
Even the simplest of things can bring joy, like the anticipation of opening a gift wrapped in brown paper and tied with a string.
These are a few of my favorite things
These things may seem small, but they make me happy and remind me of the goodness in life.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
I appreciate the beauty of animals and the delicious flavors of traditional foods, like cream-colored ponies and apple strudels.
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Small sounds and even smaller dishes, like the jingling of bells or the savory flavors of schnitzel with noodles, can bring me joy.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
I am in awe of the beauty of nature, like the sight of geese flying across the moonlit sky.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I find beauty in people, like the elegance of girls wearing white dresses with blue satin sashes.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
I enjoy the simple pleasures of winter, like the feeling of snowflakes gently resting on my nose and eyelashes.
Silver white winters that melt into springs
I appreciate the changing seasons and the hope that comes with the end of a cold, silver-white winter and the start of spring.
These are a few of my favorite things
Once again, these small things bring me joy and remind me of the beauty in life.
I simply remember my favorite things
When I am feeling down, I can bring myself comfort by remembering and focusing on these simple, happy things.
And then I don′t feel so bad!
By focusing on these favorite things, I can turn a bad day into a better one and find happiness in the small stuff.
Writer(s): Al Jourgensen, Paul G. Barker, Christopher John Connelly
Contributed by Vivian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sayapapaya8415
Raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
And schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
@ninichen2466
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites, when the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
@EternallApprentace
I looked up "Vibrato" for you, and low and behold,
"Vibrato is a musical effect consisting of a regular, pulsating change of pitch. It is used to add expression to vocal and instrumental music."
Such can be heard in the strings that make give a more full emotion and breadth to the song,
But also in the original singer's voice from The Sound of Music.
I don't like her singing especially either tbh, sounds too much robust and shouting, or quiet and spoken--neither of which holds on and savors the vibrato enough for this jazzed up version of the instrumentals
But it's not just vibrato this Engrish singer is missing: she has no sway either.Literally meaning "to swing from side to side or to influence", it's that deeper feeling in slow jazz or blues that takes you somewhere emotional, sympathetic, etc. You get the idea. The music has this, but her singing? You've got to be kidding me: worse than walking on eggshells, it's like hammering nails in to floorboards, and just hitting them in harder when her voice raises XD
@hiroschneider4211
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
@oknarub3038
Thing is, it's really not supposed to sound good or meet your typical vocal expectations since she's not actually a singer nor a native English speaker. The whole scene's about this nice innocent girl helping out her friends rehearsing. It sounds genuinely cute and pure to someone who watched it without expecting an unnaturally trained voice. There's nothing wrong with it, in fact it's so natural and cozy we can't help loving it! Definitely one of my all time anime favorites, a truly masterpiece at capturing reality by mixing music and feelings with tough life situations.
@rami7587
To me it's better than the original
@LuCaToNywb
it's true, the voice in this scene was perfect
@Spike-jb8gf
Definitely
@maou-sama9621
No one is arguing against you, my friend.
@Maru-ly7xj
That’s exactly it and that’s why I love this version a lot !
@BigRicePiano
I always liked jazz but this anime and its soundtrack made me genuinely fall in love with it. :)
@smokepot6671
Same here im a musician and i always have liked jazz but after watching this show i absolutely fell in love with jazz and decided to buckle down and stricly work on jazz piano
@isabarbu1627
BigRicePiano yes it's soooooooooo good I love it❤️❤️❤️ seriously did not expect something great like this!
@foxxtrot6909
Same here