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Alan Menken (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Hercules, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas)
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Michael Giacchino (Ratatouille)
James Newton Howard (Atlantis)
Jerry Goldsmith (Mulan)
Oliver Wallace (Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Dumbo)
Randy Newman (A Bug's Life, Cars, Monsters Inc., Toy Story)
Thomas Newman (WALL-E)
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Rockabye 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 song "Rockabye Baby" is a popular lullaby that tells the story of a baby who is sleeping in a cradle on top of a treetop. The song describes the cradle swinging in the wind and the tree bough eventually breaking, causing the cradle and baby to fall. The lyrics convey a sense of danger and precariousness, but the soft melody and soothing repetition of the words create a calming and comforting effect for the sleeping baby. The song serves as a reminder that even in the midst of danger and uncertainty, a parent or caregiver will always be there to protect and comfort a young child.
While the origins of "Rockabye Baby" are uncertain, the song has been a part of American culture since the late 18th century. The melody is said to be from an English folk song and has been adapted and changed over the years, with many different variations and additional lyrics. In popular culture, the song has been referenced and parodied in movies, TV shows, and other forms of media.
Overall, "Rockabye Baby" is a timeless and beloved lullaby that speaks to the enduring power of a parent's love and protection for their child.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock-a-bye baby, on the treetop
Gently sway your infant, as if in a cradle, atop a tree's highest point
When the wind blows, the cradle will rock
The wind's natural movement will cause the cradle to sway with the child inside
When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
If the tree's branch supporting the cradle snaps, the cradle will plummet down
And down will come baby, cradle and all
The baby and cradle will come tumbling down and be harmed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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