Thumbelina
Danny Kaye Lyrics


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Thumbelina, Thumbelina tiny little thing
Thumbelina dance, Thumbelina sing
Thumbelina what's the difference if you're very small?
When your heart is full of love you're nine feet tall

Though you're no bigger than my thumb
Than my thumb, than my thumb
Sweet Thumbelina don't be glum
Now now now, ah ah ah, come come come

Thumbelina, Thumbelina tiny little thing
Thumbelina dance, Thumbelina sing
Thumbelina what's the difference if you're very small?
When your heart is full of love you're nine feet tall

Though you're no bigger than my toe
Than my toe, than my toe
Sweet Thumbelina keep that glow
And you'll grow and you'll grow and you'll grow

Thumbelina, Thumbelina tiny little thing
Thumbelina dance, Thumbelina sing




Thumbelina what's the difference if you're very small?
When your heart is full of love you're nine feet tall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Danny Kaye's song "Thumbelina" convey a message of self-love and confidence. Thumbelina, a tiny little thing, is encouraged to dance and sing, regardless of her size. The lyrics suggest that the size of one's heart and the amount of love inside is far more valuable than physical size. Thumbelina is reminded that she can be nine feet tall with a full heart of love, no matter how small she is physically.


The song is based on the Danish fairy tale "Thumbelina" by Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a tiny girl who is born from a flower and goes on a journey to find her place in the world. The song's lyrics capture the essence of the story, emphasizing the importance of inner beauty and self-acceptance.


Overall, Danny Kaye's "Thumbelina" is a heartwarming and uplifting song that emphasizes self-love and inner beauty over physical appearance.


Line by Line Meaning

Thumbelina, Thumbelina tiny little thing
Oh, Thumbelina, you are a mere speck in this vast world.


Thumbelina dance, Thumbelina sing
But even though you are small, don't be shy Thumbelina, dance and sing with joy.


Thumbelina what's the difference if you're very small?
You may be small, but really, does that matter in the grand scheme of things?


When your heart is full of love you're nine feet tall
As long as you have love in your heart, Thumbelina, you will tower above all others.


Though you're no bigger than my thumb
Even though you are small, Thumbelina, you are still important.


Sweet Thumbelina don't be glum
Don't be sad about being small, my dear Thumbelina.


Now now now, ah ah ah, come come come
Instead, be happy and come dance and sing with me!


Than my thumb, than my thumb
You are even smaller than my thumb, Thumbelina!


Sweet Thumbelina keep that glow
But don't let your size dim your bright spirit.


And you'll grow and you'll grow and you'll grow
In fact, Thumbelina, your spirit will grow and flourish beyond measure!




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TRACY K. BONHAM

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MzFlowerchild

Wonderful quality, great sound & tune from Mr Kaye, thank you for keeping the music alive...............peace

Jackie

Had this album as a kid.
Tearing up, listening to this.
Such sweet memories. ❤️

Kit's pics

No clue why this song came to mind after all these decades. But it did and here it is, thank you!

Shpater

Because it is a great one from a wonderful life period.

Candice Roy

Love, love, love old Danny Kaye movies. I saw this when I was a young girl and I'm not young any more, but for some reason the song has stuck with me for 6 decades!

Cora Kowal

What a great talent Danny Kaye was. When I was young I watch all of is movies.

Nicola Eggleton

My daughter , who is 7 , said she really likes it . 😊

Roger M

Beautiful song, listened to this as a child.
What Beautiful memories

Declan Kearns

Ok.... I've just traveled back in time to when I was 5 years old. Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤️

marcmel7

Thank you very much for sharing this jewel! I love it!

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