Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo
Disney Lyrics


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Salagadoola mechicka boola
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Put them together and what have you got?
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo

Salagadoola mechicka boola
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
It'll do magic, believe it or not
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo

Now, salagadoola meens
And mechicka booleroo
But the thingamabob that does the job
Is bibbidi-bobbidi-boo

Oh, salagadoola (de-digga-doo-da)
Mechicka boola (doodle-dee-doo-da)
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (daddle-dee-doodle-dee-doo)
Put 'em together and what have you got? (Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-dee-do-do)
Bibbidi-bobbidi (doodle-dee-doodle-dee)
Bibbidi-bobbidi (doodle-dee-doodle-dee)
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (deedle-dee-doodle-doo-boo!)

With a bibbidi-bobbidi




Bibbidi-bobbidi
Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo

Overall Meaning

The song "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" from Disney's classic film Cinderella is a whimsical and charming tune that captures the magic of fairy godmothers and the power of transformation. The song is the signature song of Cinderella's fairy godmother, who uses her magic to turn a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage, mice into horses, and Cinderella's rags into a beautiful ballgown. The song's lyrics are a playful mix of nonsense words and a description of the fairy godmother's magic, which helps create an unforgettable and magical moment in the film.


The lyrics "Salagadoola mechicka boola, Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo" are a jumble of nonsense words that exemplify the magical language of the fairy godmother. The words are meant to be playful and lighthearted, and the lyrics suggest that together, they have the power to create magic. The repeated refrain of "Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo" serves as a sort of magical incantation that helps the fairy godmother do her work. The song's playful lyrics and upbeat melody make it a joyful and memorable addition to the film.


In conclusion, "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" is a song that captures the whimsy and wonder of Disney's classic fairy tales. Its playful lyrics and upbeat melody make it a joyful and memorable addition to Cinderella's story. The song serves as a reminder of the power of magic and the transformative ability of a kind and generous heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Salagadoola mechicka boola
These words don't have any specific meaning


Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
A phrase that represents the magic occurring


Put them together and what have you got?
Asking what happens when you combine those words


It'll do magic, believe it or not
The phrase will create magical effects, whether the listener believes it or not


Now, salagadoola means
Explains that the previous nonsense words do have some sort of definition


And mechicka booleroo
This phrase also doesn't have a specific meaning


But the thingamabob that does the job
A 'thingamabob' or tool is what creates the magic


Is bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
The previous nonsense phrase is what creates the magic


Oh, salagadoola (de-digga-doo-da)
Repeating the first nonsense phrase


Mechicka boola (doodle-dee-doo-da)
Repeating the second nonsense phrase


Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (daddle-dee-doodle-dee-doo)
Repeating the magic phrase


Put 'em together and what have you got? (Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-dee-do-do)
Asking again what happens when you combine the words, using a musical cue


Bibbidi-bobbidi (doodle-dee-doodle-dee)
Repeating part of the magic phrase


Bibbidi-bobbidi (doodle-dee-doodle-dee)
Repeating part of the magic phrase


Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo (deedle-dee-doodle-doo-boo!)
Ending with the full magic phrase


With a bibbidi-bobbidi
Starting a sentence that will complete the spell


Bibbidi-bobbidi
Continuing the sentence


Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo
Ending with the full magic phrase




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mack David, Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston

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