Goodnight
Barney Lyrics


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Goodnight, goodnight
Goodnight, little one
Your day was fun
But now it's time to close your eyes

Goodnight
(Goodnight)
Goodnight
(Goodnight)

Sleep tight, little one
The night has come
And it's time to dream your dreams

Goodnight
(Goodnight)
Goodnight
(Goodnight)

Goodnight, little one
It's time for rock-a-byes




Until the morning comes
Just close your pretty eyes and sleep

Overall Meaning

The song "Goodnight" is a lullaby by Barney that is usually played at the end of each episode of the popular children's TV show. The lyrics aim to calm down restless children and encourage them to close their eyes and go to sleep. The singer first utters a soft, gentle "goodnight" to the child, then reiterates the message twice further to emphasize the child's need for rest. The child is then wished a good dream with the line, "It's time to dream your dreams." The second verse of the song then brings attention to the night time, with the acknowledgement that it is the perfect time for children to get a good night's sleep. The line "rock-a-bye" refers to the traditional lullaby, Rock-a-bye Baby, that many parents sing to their children. The song ends with another reminder to close one's eyes and drift off to sleep.


Overall, the lyrics of "Goodnight" are straightforward and reflective of the common theme of lullabies. They seek to soothe and assure a child that they will be safe and sound as they sleep through the night. The song is performed in a gentile and calming manner, with a clean and simple melody that is easy for even very young children to follow.


Line by Line Meaning

Goodnight, goodnight
The day has come to an end and it's time to say goodnight


Goodnight, little one
Addressing the child by endearment


Your day was fun
Acknowledging that the child had a fun-filled day


But now it's time to close your eyes
The child needs to sleep now


Goodnight
Saying goodnight again


(Goodnight)
Repeating the word 'goodnight' for emphasis


Sleep tight, little one
Wishing the child a peaceful night of sleep


The night has come
Emphasizing that it is nighttime


And it's time to dream your dreams
Encouraging the child to have sweet dreams


Goodnight
Saying goodnight yet again


(Goodnight)
Repeating the word 'goodnight' once more


Goodnight, little one
Addressing the child once more


It's time for rock-a-byes
Referring to a lullaby that will help the child fall asleep


Until the morning comes
Emphasizing that the child needs to sleep the entire night


Just close your pretty eyes and sleep
Encouraging the child to just relax and fall asleep




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID BERNARD WOLF

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