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Give A Little Whistle
Disney Lyrics
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And you don't know right from wrong
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
When you meet temptation
And the urge is very strong
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
And if you're whistle is weak, yell
Jiminy Cricket
Right
Take the strait and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
And always let your conscience be your guide
Take the strait and narrow path
And if you start to slide
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
And always let your conscience be your guide
And always let your conscience be your guide
"Give a Little Whistle" is a classic Disney song featured in the 1940 animated film Pinocchio. The song is sung by the character Jiminy Cricket and serves as his mantra throughout the film. The lyrics of the song encourage honesty, morality, and the importance of listening to one's conscience.
The first stanza of the song advises listeners to whistle for help when they are in trouble and don't know right from wrong. It suggests that using a whistle, and not just any whistle but one that is strong, conveys to others that you are in distress and need help. The second stanza speaks to the temptations that we face in life, warning that the urge can sometimes be very strong. The use of the whistle as a metaphor reinforces the idea of using a loud and clear signal to remind us of our moral compass. The final stanza advises listeners to always let their conscience be their guide and to stay on the straight and narrow path, and if they start to slip, to always give a little whistle to right themselves once again.
The message of this song is even more poignant in today's world as people oftentimes face complicated ethical dilemmas, and being guided by one's conscience is increasingly important. This song inspires people to always have a clear mind and a true heart when navigating through the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
When you get in trouble
When you find yourself in trouble
And you don't know right from wrong
And you are unsure of what is right and what is wrong
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Try to signal for help by giving a little whistle
When you meet temptation
When you find yourself tempted
And the urge is very strong
And the temptation is particularly intense
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Try to signal for help by giving a little whistle
Not just a little squeak, pucker up and blow
Don't just let out a small sound, put some effort into blowing your whistle
And if you're whistle is weak, yell
If your whistle is not loud enough, try yelling for help instead
Take the strait and narrow path
Choose the path of righteousness
And if you start to slide
And if you start to deviate from that path
Give a little whistle, give a little whistle
Try to signal for help by giving a little whistle
And always let your conscience be your guide
Let your inner sense of right and wrong guide your actions
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
Try to signal for help by giving a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
Give a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
Try to signal for help by giving a little whistle (yoo-hoo)
And always let your conscience be your guide
Let your inner sense of right and wrong guide your actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leigh Harline, Ned Washington
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