Twenty Tiny Fingers
Alma Cogan Lyrics
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Two angel faces, Each with a turned up nose
One looks like Mommy, With a cute little curl on top
And the other ones got, A big bald spot
Exactly like his Pop Pop Pop, Pop a da Pop Pop, Pop Pop I put on the light in the middle of the night and whispered "Dear lets go!"He grabbed his sock and called the Doc, He told me "Dont be slow!"He got me there with time to spare and then he sat on pins
Until the doctor shook his hand and told him "You've got twins!" Twenty tiny fingers, Twenty tiny toes
Two angel faces, Each with a turned up nose
One looks like Mommy, With a cute little curl on top
Exactly like his Pop Pop Pop, Pop a da Pop Pop, Pop Pop We've got cribs and bottles and bibs, all round our three room flat
No time to see what's on TV, no room to swing a cat
We're on the run, we're never done, it's like a steeplechase
Oh they came in and they took over like they owned the place Twenty tiny fingers, Twenty tiny toes
Two angel faces, Each with a turned up nose
One looks like Mommy, With a cute little curl on top
And the other ones got, A big bald spot
Exactly like his Pop Pop Pop, Pop a da Pop Pop, Pop Pop Twice the laundry, twice the milk, it's twice the baby clothes
Its double this and double that, oh how the money goes
But Pa and me, we both agree, when all is said and done
We've got twice the blessings and we've got twice the fun. Twenty tiny fingers, Twenty tiny toes
Two angel faces, Each with a turned up nose
One looks like Mommy, With a cute little curl on top
And the other ones got, A big bald spot
Exactly like his Pop Pop Pop, Pop a da Pop Pop, Pop Pop a da
Pop Pop
The song "Twenty Tiny Fingers" by Alma Cogan is a heartfelt tribute to the joys and challenges of having twins. The lyrics describe the singer's delight and amazement at the birth of two beautiful babies, each with their own unique features and personalities. The first verse paints a picture of the newborns, with twenty tiny fingers and toes and two angelic faces. One baby looks like the mother, with a cute curl on top, while the other has a bald spot like the father. The repetition of "Pop a da Pop Pop" gives the song a playful, sing-song quality and emphasizes the joy and excitement of having twins.
In the second verse, the singer describes the hectic, exhausting reality of raising twins. They have to be on their toes all the time, with no time for leisure or relaxation. The couple's small apartment is filled with baby gear and constantly bustling with activity. The line "they took over like they owned the place" captures the overwhelming sense of responsibility and devotion that comes with parenting twins. Despite the chaos and hard work, the couple agrees that their twins are a double blessing and a source of endless joy and fun.
Overall, "Twenty Tiny Fingers" is a charming and heartfelt ode to the joys and challenges of being a parent to twins. The song captures the excitement, wonder, and exhaustion of raising two tiny humans, and celebrates the unique personalities and quirks of each child.
Line by Line Meaning
Twenty tiny fingers, Twenty tiny toes
The babies have ten fingers and ten toes each, making a total of twenty.
Two angel faces, Each with a turned up nose
Both babies are adorable and have upturned noses.
One looks like Mommy, With a cute little curl on top
One baby resembles the mother and has a lovely curl on top of their head.
And the other ones got, A big bald spot
The other baby has a bald spot, which looks just like their father's.
Exactly like his Pop Pop Pop, Pop a da Pop Pop, Pop Pop
The big bald spot is an inherited trait from the father, just like his father before him.
I put on the light in the middle of the night and whispered "Dear lets go!"
The mother wakes the father up in the middle of the night and urges him to hurry so they can go to the hospital.
He grabbed his sock and called the Doc, He told me "Dont be slow!"
The father hastily puts on his sock and encourages the mother to hurry up.
He got me there with time to spare and then he sat on pins
The father takes the mother to the hospital with enough time to spare, but he is nervous and anxious about the impending birth.
Until the doctor shook his hand and told him "You've got twins!"
The father is relieved and excited when the doctor tells him that they are having twins.
We've got cribs and bottles and bibs, all round our three room flat
The couple has arranged their small apartment to accommodate the two babies with cribs, bottles, and bibs scattered throughout.
No time to see what's on TV, no room to swing a cat
The couple is too busy with the babies to watch TV or even have any extra space in their small apartment.
We're on the run, we're never done, it's like a steeplechase
The couple is constantly busy and running around, taking care of the babies, and it feels like they are in a never-ending race.
Oh they came in and they took over like they owned the place
The babies have completely taken over the couple's lives and home, and it feels like they are the ones in charge.
Twice the laundry, twice the milk, it's twice the baby clothes
With two babies, there is double the laundry, milk, and baby clothes to take care of.
Its double this and double that, oh how the money goes
Having two babies means double the expenses, and it's challenging to keep up with the added financial burden.
But Pa and me, we both agree, when all is said and done
Despite the challenges, the couple agrees that having two babies is worth it in the end.
We've got twice the blessings and we've got twice the fun.
Having two babies is a blessing and brings twice the joy and happiness to the couple's lives.
Writer(s): Sid Tepper, roy C. Bennett
Contributed by Declan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joan Cuthill
What a fantastic song! Never heard this one before! Thanks to Annie for sharing! Stars and hugs..Jan and Susan.x
whispperson
Its Incredible that this Very Talented Lady only Died when she was only 34 years old from Overian Cancer. Even after all these years she is still very sadly missed.
Barneyboscoe .O'toole
I always associate Alma with Blackpool in the 50s she was quite unique in that you could always recognise her voice ,unlike the electronic enhanced so called singers today,with the exeption of Shirley Bassey and one or two more
Domaz Gaming
I can definitely imagine this song in a Fallout game. it's so good :)
Meg Gillan
I’m in 2018 and this is the song I used to listen to with my grandparents. I’m 20 years old
annie482000
Oh blimey! This takes me right back to my childhood days. Thanks for posting, daveywaveycavey
Jess Doyle
Love this song x
Frank Horahan
fantastic song. memories of 1950s
reenester
I love this version best.. Thank You
Dianne Jones
Love it!