Born in Hope Valley, Rhode Island, with his parents Mr. & Mrs. William Gilman Jr., Gilman first received notice as a performer at age seven, attracting the attention of a local vocal coach, Angela Bacari, who later became his manager. Eventually he met with Ray Benson (of Asleep at the Wheel) who helped him record demos, including "Roly Poly". Two months later he was signed by Sony Music Nashville.
His 2000 debut album, One Voice, had a very widely-played single that crossed over well into top 40 airplay. The album reached multi-platinum status, and earned a Grammy nomination. Generally touted as a child prodigy, Gilman appeared on various talk shows. Classic Christmas (which was certified gold) was released later in the year.
He released Dare to Dream (certified gold) on Sony BMG Music Entertainment/Epic Records in 2001, and in 2003 released Music Through Heartsongs, an album inspired by the poetry of Mattie Stepanek. Later in 2003, he performed at a benefit for The Station nightclub fire. In May 2005, he released Everything and More, his first album since his voice changed.
Billy's latest album, self-titled, was released in September 2006 on the Image Entertainment label. The first single off the upcoming album, Southern Star, heralds a return to his country music roots. Billy is scheduled to begin working on his next album with Eddie Galan and Andrew Lane of Trilogy Productions.
Baby Beluga
Billy Gilman Lyrics
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Swim so wild and you swim so free.
Heaven above and the sea below,
And a little white whale on the go.
Baby beluga, baby beluga,
Is the water warm? Is your mama home,
With you so happy?
Way down yonder where the dolphins play,
Where you dive and splash all day,
Waves roll in and the waves roll out.
See the water squirting out of your spout.
Baby beluga, oh, baby beluga,
Sing your little song, sing for all your friends.
We like to hear you.
When it's dark, you're home and fed.
Curled up snug in your waterbed.
Moon is shining and the stars are out.
Good night, little whale, good night.
Baby beluga, oh, baby beluga,
With tomorrow's sun, another day's begun.
You'll soon be waking.
Baby beluga in the deep blue sea,
Swim so wild and you swim so free.
Heaven above and the sea below,
And a little white whale on the go.
You're just a little white whale on the go.
The song "Baby Beluga" by Billy Gilman is a children's song that tells the story of a little white whale swimming in the deep blue sea. The singer describes the baby beluga as wild and free as it swims among the dolphins and sings its little song for its friends. The song also mentions the water spouts that come out of the beluga's blowhole as it plays in the waves. The final verse of the song sees the baby beluga settling down for the night in its waterbed under the moon and stars, ready to swim another day when the sun rises.
The song is a celebration of nature and the beauty of the ocean, aimed at children with its playful and imaginative lyrics. The story of the baby beluga is a metaphor for childhood innocence and the wonder of discovery, as the young whale explores its surroundings and interacts with other creatures of the sea. The song encourages children to be curious and adventurous, to enjoy the simple pleasures of the natural world and to appreciate the creatures that share it with us.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby beluga in the deep blue sea,
There is a juvenile beluga whale swimming in the vast and open ocean.
Swim so wild and you swim so free.
The little whale swims freely and energetically within its natural environment.
Heaven above and the sea below,
The whale is surrounded by the sky above and the ocean beneath it.
And a little white whale on the go.
This small whale is active and on the move.
Baby beluga, baby beluga,
Addressing the whale with affectionate repetition.
Is the water warm? Is your mama home,
Asking the whale if it is comfortable in its environment and if its mother is nearby.
With you so happy?
Wondering if the whale is content and joyful.
Way down yonder where the dolphins play,
In a distant location where dolphins are present.
Where you dive and splash all day,
The whale spends its day diving and playing in the water.
Waves roll in and the waves roll out.
Describing the movement of the ocean.
See the water squirting out of your spout.
Observing the spout where the whale breathes from.
Baby beluga, oh, baby beluga,
Once again addressing the whale with fondness.
Sing your little song, sing for all your friends.
Asking the whale to make its distinctive sound for its companions to hear.
We like to hear you.
Expressing pleasure in hearing the whale's unique sound.
When it's dark, you're home and fed.
When it is nighttime, the whale returns to its safe space and is nourished.
Curled up snug in your waterbed.
The whale is in a comfortable position in the water.
Moon is shining and the stars are out.
The night is bright with a lit moon and stars.
Good night, little whale, good night.
Bidding the whale a peaceful goodnight.
With tomorrow's sun, another day's begun.
Looking forward to another day beginning when the sun rises.
You'll soon be waking.
Anticipating the whale waking up soon.
You're just a little white whale on the go.
The whale is young and constantly active and moving.
Writer(s): Raffi Cavoukian, Debi Joan Pike
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.