mary poppins
Dick Van Dyke/J. Pat OMalley/Julie Andrews/Sherman Richard M. Lyrics
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Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Because I was afraid to speak
When I was just a lad
Me father gave me nose a tweak
And told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word
That saved me aching nose
The biggest word you ever heard
And this is how it goes
Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
He traveled all around the world and everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say there goes a clever gent
When dukes and Maharajahs pass the time of day with me
I say my special word and then they ask me out to tea
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
So when the cat has got your tongue
There's no need for dismay
Just summon up this word
And then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully
Or it can change your life
For example
Yes?
One night I said it to me girl and now me girls my wife
Oh! And a lovely thing she is too. he he he
She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
The song Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious from the movie Mary Poppins is an upbeat and jolly tune that extols the virtues of a nonsense word. The song says that even though the word sounds terrible at first, it can always be used to make oneself sound smarter than they are. The word is described as the perfect antidote for when someone is scared to speak or doesn't know what to say, as it always gets a reaction. The song also tells the story of a man who has traveled around the world, and wherever he goes, he uses the word to impress people and gain their respect.
The singer of the song recounts how their father used to tease them for not speaking up, but the discovery of this word changed everything. The word is so long and complex that it becomes a badge of honor to be able to pronounce it correctly. The song also implies that the word has the power to change lives, as the singer humorously reveals that they used it to woo and win their wife.
Overall, the song is an ode to the unique power of words, and how a single strange and unusual word can become a symbol of strength and confidence to those who learn it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
This word is so unique and special that it deserves its own song.
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
The word might sound strange or unpleasant but it can still be powerful and have an impact.
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Confidently using this word can make you seem smart and sophisticated.
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Nonsensical phrase that serves as a filler to keep the rhythm going.
Because I was afraid to speak, when I was just a lad
The fear of speaking up made the artist unable to communicate effectively.
Me father gave me nose a tweak and told me I was bad
The singer's father physically disciplined him for not speaking up.
But then one day I learned a word that saved me aching nose
Discovering the power of this unique word gave the singer the confidence to speak up.
The biggest word you ever heard and this is how it goes
The word is so big and complex that it's difficult to comprehend or remember.
He traveled all around the world and everywhere he went
The artist knows a person who used this word all around the world.
He'd use his word and all would say there goes a clever gent
The people the artist knew were impressed and thought the artist's friend was smart and witty for using this word.
When dukes and Maharajahs pass the time of day with me
Even royalty and people of high status would take notice of the singer for using this word.
I say my special word and then they ask me out to tea
The artist's social status improved due to the impressiveness of the word.
So when the cat has got your tongue, there's no need for dismay
When you're at a loss for words, this word can save the day and give you something to say.
Just summon up this word, and then you've got a lot to say
The word can be a conversation starter or filler, giving you confidence to engage with others.
But better use it carefully or it can change your life
Overusing this word can make you seem arrogant or insincere, which can have negative consequences.
One night I said it to me girl, and now me girl's my wife
The word can be memorable and even romantic, as it was for the artist who used it to win over their significant other.
She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
The artist's wife is amazing and unique, just like this word.
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Repeating the word emphasizes its importance and playful nature.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: RICHARD SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN
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