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Three Little Fishies
Disney Lyrics
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Kay Kyser (#1 in 1939)
- words and music by Saxie Dowell
Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool
Swam three little fishies and a mama fishie too
"Swim" said the mama fishie, "Swim if you can"
And they swam and they swam all over the dam
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
And they swam and they swam all over the dam
"Stop" said the mama fishie, "or you will get lost"
The three little fishies didn't want to be bossed
The three little fishies went off on a spree
And they swam and they swam right out to the sea
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
And they swam and they swam right out to the sea
"Whee!" yelled the little fishies, "Here's a lot of fun
We'll swim in the sea till the day is done"
They swam and they swam, and it was a lark
Till all of a sudden they saw a shark!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Till all of a sudden they saw a shark!
"Help!" cried the little fishies, "Gee! look at all the whales!"
And quick as they could, they turned on their tails
And back to the pool in the meadow they swam
And they swam and they swam back over the dam
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
And they swam and they swam back over the dam
The song Three Little Fishies tells the story of three little fish and their mother, who live in a small pool in a meadow. The mother fish encourages her children to swim and explore their surroundings, but also warns them to be careful and not get lost. However, the three little fish decide to go on a wild adventure and swim out to the sea, where they have a great time until they encounter a dangerous shark. The frightened fish quickly swim back to their pool and their mother, relieved to be safe and sound.
On a deeper level, the song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of taking risks and the importance of listening to wise advice. The mother fish represents authority and guidance while the little fish symbolize youthful curiosity and impulsiveness. The fun and excitement of the unknown can be tempting, but it can also lead to trouble and harm. Ultimately, the three little fish realize that home and safety are the best options.
Line by Line Meaning
Down in the meadow in a little bitty pool
There was a small pool in a meadow
Swam three little fishies and a mama fishie too
Three small fish and their mother were swimming in the pool
"Swim" said the mama fishie, "Swim if you can"
The mother fish encouraged the little fish to swim
And they swam and they swam all over the dam
The fish swam around the dam in the pool
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
This line has no particular meaning
And they swam and they swam all over the dam
The fish continued to swim around the dam
"Stop" said the mama fishie, "or you will get lost"
The mother fish warned the little fish not to get lost
The three little fishies didn't want to be bossed
The little fish didn't like being told what to do
The three little fishies went off on a spree
The little fish went off to have fun
And they swam and they swam right out to the sea
The fish swam out of the pool and into the sea
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
This line has no particular meaning
And they swam and they swam right out to the sea
The fish continued to swim in the sea
"Whee!" yelled the little fishies, "Here's a lot of fun
The little fish were excited to have fun in the sea
We'll swim in the sea till the day is done"
The fish planned to swim in the sea all day
They swam and they swam, and it was a lark
The fish had fun swimming in the sea
Till all of a sudden they saw a shark!
The fish saw a shark and were scared
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
This line has no particular meaning
Till all of a sudden they saw a shark!
The fish were still scared of the shark
"Help!" cried the little fishies, "Gee! look at all the whales!"
The fish called for help when they saw the whales
And quick as they could, they turned on their tails
The fish swam away as fast as they could
And back to the pool in the meadow they swam
The fish swam back to the pool in the meadow
And they swam and they swam back over the dam
The fish swam back over the dam to get to the pool
Boop boop dit-tem dat-tem what-tem Chu!
This line has no particular meaning
And they swam and they swam back over the dam
The fish continued to swim back over the dam
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: SAXIE DOWELL
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