The Bear Went Over The Mountain
Cedarmont Kids Lyrics
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The bear went over the mountain
The bear went over the mountain
To see what he could see
To see what he could see
To see what he could see
The bear went over the mountain
The bear went over the mountain
To see what he could see
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
Was all that he could see
Was all that he could see
Was all that he could see
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
The other side of the mountain
Was all that he could see
Was all that he could see
The lyrics of the children's song "The Bear Went Over The Mountain" tell the simple story of a bear who ventures over a mountain to see what he can find on the other side. He repeats these actions, going over the mountain and seeing what he can see. However, when he finally reaches "the other side of the mountain," he finds that it is "all that he could see."
Many interpretations of this song have been offered, but generally, it is seen as conveying the theme of curiosity and the desire to explore the world around us. The bear is curious about what lies on the other side of the mountain and decides to venture forth to find out. The repetition of the lyrics emphasizes the idea of perseverance and the importance of continuing to explore the world, even when we don't always find what we're looking for.
The song's simple message is appropriate for young children, but it also reflects a timeless message for people of all ages. It inspires us to keep asking questions and seeking answers, even when the journey seems long and difficult. It encourages us to keep moving forward and to keep our curiosity and sense of wonder alive.
Line by Line Meaning
The bear went over the mountain
A bear climbed up a mountain and crossed to the other side.
The bear went over the mountain
The bear climbed down and traveled across the mountain.
The bear went over the mountain
Once again, the bear crossed the mountain from one side to the other.
To see what he could see
The bear wanted to explore and see what was on the other side of the mountain.
To see what he could see
To satisfy his curiosity, the bear wanted to explore the surroundings on the other side of the mountain.
The other side of the mountain
The area located beyond the mountain that the bear had climbed and crossed.
The other side of the mountain
The location that the bear was trying to reach by crossing the mountain.
The other side of the mountain
The opposite side of the mountain that the bear climbed and traveled across.
Was all that he could see
Upon arriving on the other side of the mountain, this area was the only visible thing to the bear.
Was all that he could see
This was the extent of the bear's limited vision after venturing to the other side of the mountain.
The other side of the mountain
The only area the bear could observe after making his journey over the mountain.
Was all that he could see
The only thing the bear could perceive upon reaching the area beyond the mountain.
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