Winnie the Pooh
Ben Taylor/Carly Simon Lyrics
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Winnie the Pooh
Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
He's Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Willy nilly silly old bear
Winnie the Pooh
Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
He's Winnie the Pooh
Winnie the Pooh
Willy nilly silly old bear
The opening lines of "Winnie the Pooh" by Ben Taylor and Carly Simon introduce us to the beloved bear character from children's literature. The first verse describes Pooh as a "tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff," highlighting the iconic image of Pooh as a rotund, cuddly teddy bear. The repetition of his name in the chorus further emphasizes his central role in the song and in the larger Winnie the Pooh universe.
The final line of the chorus, "willy nilly silly old bear," captures the charmingly goofy, carefree nature of Pooh. His lack of concern for societal norms or conventions is part of what makes him such a lovable character. Overall, the lyrics of "Winnie the Pooh" celebrate the simple joys of childhood and the enchantment of storytelling.
Line by Line Meaning
Winnie the Pooh
This is the character that the song is about.
Winnie the Pooh
Repeating the first line for emphasis.
Tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff
Describing the physical appearance of Winnie the Pooh as a round, fluffy bear.
He's Winnie the Pooh
Reiterating the name of the character to emphasize who we are talking about.
Winnie the Pooh
Repeating the name of the character again.
Winnie the Pooh
Continuing to emphasize the name of the character.
Willy nilly silly old bear
This line adds to the description of the character by characterizing him as carefree and a bit clumsy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Cheryl Davis, William Heaney Van Dyke, Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman
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