Crawl
Caspar Babypants Lyrics
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Small hands will move to me
Your toys and sugar sweets
When you start to crawl
You'll use your hands and knees
Go where ever you please
You cannot wait to be
Big enough to crawl
And everything will be right
When you can walk upright
Down the stairs and the hall
But first you've gotta
Flowers are purplely
Big birds up in a tree
You'll go outside and see
And try your best to crawl
The grass is tall and green
The grass is soft and clean
It's such a silly scene
As you learn to crawl
And everything will be nice
When your steps are precise
You won't lean on the wall
But first you've gotta
Big world, little feet
Small hands will move to me
Your toys and sugar sweets
When you start to crawl
You'll use your hands and knees
Go where ever you please
You cannot wait to be
Big enough to crawl
And everything will be right
When you can walk upright
Down the stairs and the hall
But first you gotta
The song "Crawl" by Caspar Babypants is a cheerful and playful tune about the process of learning to crawl and eventually walk. The song is sung from the perspective of an adult or caregiver, addressing a child with "big world, little feet" and noting the anticipation and excitement of crawling, and eventually walking. The first verse describes the child's eagerness to explore and move independently, using their hands and knees to navigate the world around them. The second verse paints a picture of the child's outdoor exploration, observing flowers and birds, and learning the differences between surfaces, such as tall and soft grass.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the eventual goal of walking upright, but also reminds the child that they must first learn to crawl. The song is both encouraging and supportive of the child's natural development process, while also highlighting the joys of exploration and play.
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the song is the fact that it was created by Chris Ballew, who is better known as the lead singer and songwriter for the alternative rock band, The Presidents of the United States of America. Ballew's transition to children's music and his use of the moniker Caspar Babypants has been well-received, and he has released numerous albums of original children's songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Big world, little feet
The world seems big and vast, and your feet are small in comparison.
Small hands will move to me
You rely on your hands to move and explore your surroundings.
Your toys and sugar sweets
The comforts and pleasures of childhood that bring happiness and joy.
When you start to crawl
Crawling is the first step towards independence and freedom of movement.
You'll use your hands and knees
Crawling requires the use of both hands and knees to move forward.
Go where ever you please
Crawling allows you to explore and go anywhere you want.
You cannot wait to be
You are eager to grow and develop to reach the next stage of mobility.
Big enough to crawl
Growing and developing to the point where crawling becomes possible.
And everything will be right
As you grow and develop, life's challenges will become more manageable.
When you can walk upright
Walking upright is a sign of maturity and independence.
Down the stairs and the hall
Walking allows you to navigate and explore new environments with ease.
But first you've gotta
Before you can progress to the next stage, you must complete the current one.
Flowers are purplely
The beauty and wonder of the natural world that awaits exploration.
Big birds up in a tree
The excitement of discovering new creatures and animals in the world around you.
You'll go outside and see
Exploring the great outdoors is a necessary part of growing up and developing your sense of curiosity.
And try your best to crawl
Every new challenge requires effort and determination to overcome.
The grass is tall and green
Even the most mundane elements of nature can be a source of wonder and discovery when seen for the first time.
The grass is soft and clean
Nature can provide comfort and cleanliness along with its beauty.
It's such a silly scene
From the outside, the learning process of a child may seem funny or silly, but it is essential to their development.
As you learn to crawl
Learning and developing new skills is a gradual and essential process.
And everything will be nice
Growing up comes with its fair share of challenges, but the rewards will outweigh the struggles.
When your steps are precise
Mastering new skills requires practice and precision.
You won't lean on the wall
Independence and confidence come from relying on yourself rather than external support.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Christopher Weldon Ballew, Keith Lawrence Mackler
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