My Favorite Things
Avila Lyrics
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Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with the 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 the 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 hardly remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad.
Avila's "My Favorite Things" is a song that speaks to the heart of many individuals who are going through a tough time, as it encourages listeners to take a moment and reflect on the things that set their heart alight. The opening verse mentions "raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" and "bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens," which are seemingly mundane objects that make her happy. These material objects could convey her simple way of life, enjoying the simpler things in life, rather than being fixated on extravagant and luxurious products.
The second verse highlights nature and food as things that make her happy. She sings about "cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels" and "wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings." The song characterizes that nature and food can evoke feelings of happiness and gratitude and are two of the most significant factors that bring people together, regardless of culture.
The final verse of the song emphasizes the power of memories and the ability of the mind to overcome negative emotions. "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." The lyrics 'hardly remember' was a subtle change made by Avila, which implies that thinking of these cherished memories deters negative emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
I find comfort in the simple things in life, like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.
Bright copper kettles and warm woollen mittens
I feel happy when I think about the warm, cozy feeling of holding bright copper kettles and wearing warm woolen mittens.
Brown paper packages tied up with the strings
I appreciate the simple beauty of brown paper packages tied up with strings, as they can contain special gifts or memories.
These are a few of my favorite things
These simple, comforting things are some of my favorite aspects of life.
Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
I enjoy the beauty of things like cream-colored ponies and the taste of crisp apple strudels.
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
The sounds of doorbells and sleigh bells, along with the taste of schnitzel with noodles, bring me joy and happiness.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
The sight of wild geese flying with the moon as a backdrop brings me a sense of wonder and peace.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
The beauty of girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes is something that I find delightful and charming.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
The feeling of snowflakes on my nose and eyelashes is a small pleasure that makes me happy.
Silver white winters that melt into springs
The transition from silver white winters to the freshness and renewal of spring is something that I look forward to and enjoy.
When the dog bites, when the bee stings
When bad things happen, like a dog biting or a bee stinging me, I can still find comfort in my favorite things.
When I'm feeling sad
During times of sadness or difficulty, I can turn to my favorite things to lift my spirits.
I simply remember my favorite things
Remembering my favorite things is a simple and effective way to improve my mood and bring myself comfort.
And then I don't feel so bad
Focusing on the positive aspects of life, through my favorite things, can help me overcome negative emotions and improve my outlook.
I hardly remember my favorite things
When feeling overwhelmed by sadness or difficulty, I may struggle to remember my favorite things and find comfort.
Contributed by Alexis L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jerlyn72
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
@MsBlaqueStar
The moment I heard this version I immediately fell in love with it #VictoriaSecret
@fatima6b
Victoria Secret commercial got this stuck in my head ... :$
@judahjsn
Thanks for all your generous comments on our cover! We are excited to let you all know that we just released 2 new original songs which you can find on iTunes called Ghost Song and Hard Core. Check them out and let us know what you think!
@gaybabycat8484
I need Lorde to make a cover of this song and to see it in a Steampunk/Tim Burton movie where the main character is a hopelessly romantic homicidal psychopath... Just me?
@CollMomo1
+Argie Avgerinou remove the homocidal part and id watch that
@inanimis9588
imagine being that basic
@anisasummer
Had a bad day today and listening to this makes me feel a tad better :)
@mariazaldivar6548
oh, this song is just absolutely beautiful
@noellewhite4265
I love this cover it took me a long time to find this cover because i thought that her name was Alivia so I kept looking for this version in Alivia because I have herd this song before and I really like it but I couldn't and then I looked it up in I tunes and it said Avila so then I looked it up in Avila and I found it and I'm really happy because it has taken me 30 mins to find this version so I'm really happy that I found it because I love her voice
@Frenchiesweetheart
I love this woman's voice! Amazing song, perfect sounding and dreamy :)