This Little Pig
Countdown Kids Lyrics


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This little pig went to market
This little pig stayed home
This little pig ate roast beef
This little pig had none
Ghis little pig cried
Wee-wee-wee
All the way home
This little pig went to market
This little pig stayed home
This little pig ate roast beef
This little pig had none
This little pig cried




Wee-wee-wee
All the way home

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Three Little Pigs" by Countdown Kids is a well-known nursery rhyme that has been passed down for generations. It tells the story of three pigs, each with their own unique experience, ending with the crying of one of the pigs. The first pig goes to the market, which represents work, hard work, and entrepreneurship. The second pig stays home, representing laziness or embracing a domestic lifestyle. The third pig has no food and he cries at the end of each verse all the way home, representing the hardships faced by those without luxuries.


The overall message of the song is that hard work and diligence pay off, while laziness and neglect lead to hardship. The song can also be interpreted in various ways, and the lyrics can be used to teach children valuable life lessons about the importance of working hard, saving money, and being responsible.


Line by Line Meaning

This little pig went to market
One of the pigs went to the market to sell or purchase something.


This little pig stayed home
Another pig chose to stay at home instead of going to the market.


This little pig ate roast beef
One of the pigs ate roast beef, which is a dish made from beef that has been roasted in an oven.


This little pig had none
Another pig did not have any roast beef to eat.


This little pig cried
One of the pigs cried, possibly due to sadness or hunger.


Wee-wee-wee
The sound of the pig's cry, which is often depicted as 'oink-oink-oink'


All the way home
The crying pig continued to make noise all the way back to its home.




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Written by: Traditional

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