When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob-Bobbin' Along
Al Jolson & Bing Crosby Lyrics
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I'm feelin' happy today
Gonna pack my cares in a whistle
Gonna blow them all away
What if I've been unlucky
Really I ain't got a thing
There's a time when I'll always feel happy
As happy as a king
When the red, red, robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along, along
There'll be no more sobbin', when he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
Ah, wake up, wake up you sleepy head
Get up, get up, get out of bed
Cheer up, cheer up, the sun is red
Live, love, laugh and be happy
What if I've been blue now I'm walkin' through fields of flowers
Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours
I'm just a kid again doin' what I did again singin' a song
When the red, red, robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along
When the red, red, robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along, along
There'll be no more sobbin', when he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
Ah, wake up, wake up you sleepy head
Get up, get up, get out of bed
Cheer up, cheer up, the sun is red
Live, love, laugh and be happy
What if I've been blue now I'm walkin' through fields of flowers
Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours
I'm just a kid again doin' what I did again singin' a song
When the red, red, robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along
The lyrics to Al Jolson & Bing Crosby's song When The Red Red Robin Comes Bob-Bob-Bobbin' Along are about finding happiness in the little things in life. The song starts with the line "I heard a robin this mornin'," which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is feeling happy and carefree and decides to "pack [their] cares in a whistle" and blow them all away. They acknowledge that they may have been unlucky, but there are moments when they can feel happy "as happy as a king."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the happiness that comes with the return of the red robin. The robin's sweet song is enough to banish all sadness and make people feel cheerful again. The lyrics encourage listeners to wake up, get out of bed, and enjoy the day. Even if they have been feeling down, there are always reasons to be happy and to "live, love, laugh and be happy." The verses go on to describe the simple joys of life such as walking through fields of flowers, listening to the rain, and singing a song like a kid again.
Overall, the song is a reminder to appreciate the small pleasures in life and to focus on positivity, even when things may not be going well. The return of the red robin symbolizes the start of a new day and the promise of happiness to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard a robin this mornin'
I woke up to the sound of a robin singing, which has made me happy.
I'm feelin' happy today
Hearing the robin has lifted my spirits and I am now in a happy mood.
Gonna pack my cares in a whistle
I am going to let go of my worries and put them away.
Gonna blow them all away
I will let go of my worries by blowing them away with a whistle.
What if I've been unlucky
Even though I may have had bad luck, it doesn't matter at this moment.
Really I ain't got a thing
I don't have anything to worry about, despite my bad luck.
There's a time when I'll always feel happy
There are moments in life when I am always happy, like when I hear the robin sing.
As happy as a king
I feel so happy that I can compare myself to a royal figure.
When the red, red, robin comes bob, bob, bobbin' along, along
The arrival of the red robin, with its bobbing movements, signals a happy moment.
There'll be no more sobbin', when he starts throbbin' his old sweet song
The robin's sweet song will make me so happy that I won't cry anymore.
Ah, wake up, wake up you sleepy head
I am advising someone who is still in bed to wake up and enjoy the happiness outside.
Get up, get up, get out of bed
Wake up and start the day, don't miss out on the happiness around you.
Cheer up, cheer up, the sun is red
I am encouraging someone to be happy because the sun is shining and everything is beautiful.
Live, love, laugh and be happy
I advise everyone to live their lives with love, laughter, and happiness.
Rain may glisten but still I listen for hours and hours
I am so captivated by the robin's song that even the rain won't distract me for hours.
I'm just a kid again doin' what I did again singin' a song
The happiness that the robin's song brings makes me feel young again, like a child singing and dancing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Harry Woods
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