Cookie Monster is a fictional Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is best known for his voracious appetite and his famous eating phrases: "Me want cookie!", "Me eat cookie!", and "Om nom nom nom" (said through a mouthful of food). He often eats anything and everything, including danishes, donuts, lettuce, apples, bananas, as well as normally inedible objects such as salt and pepper shakers, signs, napkins, pencils, typewriters, telephones, motorcycles, Peabody Awards, trucks, a safe and the four letters in the word "food". Rarely does he digest the food, because he eats too fast and crumbs just fly around his face. As evidenced by his name, however, his preferred food is cookies. Chocolate chip cookies are his favorite kind; oatmeal cookies are his second favorite. In a song in 2004, Cookie Monster revealed that, before he ate his first cookie, he believes his name was Sid. Showing awareness of healthy eating habits for children, since 2006 he has said that cookies are "a sometimes food" and that he also likes fruits and eggplant.
1967
United States
Breakfast Time
Cookie Monster Lyrics
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And a glass of cookie juice on the side
Or for a change one morning
Me will have cookies scrambled or fried
It isn't hard each morning
To keep me satisfied
Just give me a soft-boiled cookie
Sometimes I have a bowl of some crunchy cereal
I'd even have some orange juice too
On other days my favorite is boiled eggs and toast
And sometimes a stack of pancakes is the breakfast I love most
I'd drink a glass of milk or a cup of cocoa
Or even have a cup of tea
So many things a fella can eat for breakfast
That's why breakfast is so much fun for me
The song "Breakfast Time" by Cookie Monster is a fun and lighthearted ode to one of the most important meals of the day. Throughout the song, Cookie Monster expresses his love of all things breakfast, but most importantly, his love of cookies. He starts off by saying that he wants a soft boiled cookie, which is an interesting take on a classic breakfast item. He then goes on to say that he wants a glass of cookie juice on the side, which seems like a playful twist on the concept of juice. Later on in the song, he talks about other breakfast items he enjoys, such as scrambled or fried cookies and cereal.
The lyrics suggest that Cookie Monster is not picky when it comes to breakfast, as he happily lists off a variety of options including boiled eggs, toast, pancakes, and even tea. Overall, the song is a joyful celebration of the many delicious foods that can be enjoyed in the morning. It also showcases Cookie Monster's playful personality, as he finds humor and delight in the idea of cookies being a breakfast item.
Line by Line Meaning
Me want a soft boiled cookie
I would like a cookie that has been soft-boiled
And a glass of cookie juice on the side
I would also like a side of juice made from cookies
Or for a change one morning
Perhaps one day, I will try something different
Me will have cookies scrambled or fried
I may try preparing my cookie in a scrambled or fried manner
It isn't hard each morning
Every morning, it's easy to satisfy my hunger
To keep me satisfied
As long as I have my desired breakfast items, I am content
Just give me a soft-boiled cookie
All I need is a cookie that has been soft-boiled
And a glass of cookie juice on the side
And a side of juice made from cookies
Sometimes I have a bowl of some crunchy cereal
Occasionally, I will eat a bowl of crunchy cereal for breakfast
I'd even have some orange juice too
I would even indulge in some orange juice alongside my meal
On other days my favorite is boiled eggs and toast
Some days, I prefer boiled eggs with toast
And sometimes a stack of pancakes is the breakfast I love most
But sometimes, my favorite breakfast is a stack of pancakes
I'd drink a glass of milk or a cup of cocoa
For a beverage, I would choose between milk or cocoa
Or even have a cup of tea
Or I may opt for a cup of tea
So many things a fella can eat for breakfast
There are many breakfast options to choose from
That's why breakfast is so much fun for me
That's why I enjoy breakfast so much
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.