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Rock-A-Bye Baby
Disney Lyrics
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When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
And down will come baby, cradle and all
Rock-a-bye baby, on the treetop
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
The lyrics of Disney's song "Rock-A-Bye Baby" are a lullaby that speaks to the nurturing relationship between a mother and child. The song's repeated refrain, "Rock-a-bye baby, on the treetop," conjures up images of a young infant being rocked gently in a cradle atop a swaying tree. The soothing tone of the song is meant to assure the child that they are safe and secure, even when the wind blows and the bough breaks.
The lyrics also indicate the dangers that can potentially exist in the world. When the bough breaks, it signifies that the tree branch holding the cradle has snapped, causing the cradle and baby to fall. This line creates a sense of tension in the song and reminds the listener that even though the world can be a dangerous place at times, a mother's love and protection can help buffer the harshness of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock-a-bye baby, on the treetop
The baby is being sung a lullaby while resting in a cradle on top of a tree.
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
As the wind blows, the cradle will sway back and forth, lulling the baby to sleep.
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
If a branch of the tree were to snap, the cradle would fall from the top of the tree.
And down will come baby, cradle and all
The baby, along with the cradle, would fall to the ground if the branch broke.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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