High Hopes
Doris Day & Jimmy Joyce & The Children's Chorus Lyrics
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There a lot to be learned, so look around
Just what makes that little old ant
Think he'll move that rubber tree plant
Anyone knows an ant, can't
Move a rubber tree plant
He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes
So any time your gettin' low
'stead of lettin' go
Just remember that ant
Oops there goes another rubber tree plant
When troubles call, and your back's to the wall
There a lot to be learned, that wall could fall
Once there was a silly old ram
Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam
No one could make that ram, scram
He kept buttin' that dam
'Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes
He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes
So any time your feelin' bad
'stead of feelin' sad
Just remember that ram
Oops there goes a billion kilowatt dam
All problems just a toy balloon
They'll be bursted soon
They're just bound to go pop
Oops there goes another problem kerplop
The lyrics of "High Hopes" by Doris Day & Jimmy Joyce & The Children's Chorus convey a message of optimism and determination in the face of challenges. The ant and the ram are used as metaphors for the power of persistence and positive thinking. The ant, although small and seemingly incapable of moving a rubber tree plant, believes in his ability to do so, and with high hopes and hard work, he achieves his goal. The ram, despite the impossible task of punching a hole in a dam, keeps trying and eventually succeeds, showing that anything is possible with high hopes and a can-do attitude. The lyrics encourage listeners to not give up when faced with difficulty, to keep trying and to believe in themselves.
The song "High Hopes" was originally composed by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn for the 1959 film "A Hole in the Head," which starred Frank Sinatra. The version by Doris Day & Jimmy Joyce & The Children's Chorus was released in 1960 and became a hit, reaching number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song has since been covered by numerous artists, including Frank Sinatra, who won a Grammy Award for his rendition.
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Next time your found, with your chin on the ground
The next time you find yourself feeling down or defeated
There a lot to be learned, so look around
There are lessons to be learned from the situations and people around you
Just what makes that little old ant
Have you ever wondered about the motivation of a small, insignificant creature?
Think he'll move that rubber tree plant
What gives the ant the confidence to move something as massive as a rubber tree plant?
Anyone knows an ant, can't
Logically, we know that ants are not strong enough to move a rubber tree plant
Move a rubber tree plant
Move a rubber tree plant
But he's got high hopes, he's got high hopes
But the ant has unwavering optimism and a strong belief in himself
He's got high apple pie, in the sky hopes
His hopes and dreams are lofty and seemingly impossible, but he pursues them nevertheless
So any time your gettin' low
So if you ever feel down or discouraged
'stead of lettin' go
Instead of giving up completely
Just remember that ant
Remember the ant's determination and resilience
Oops there goes another rubber tree plant
Even if the ant fails, he does not give up and continues to pursue success
When troubles call, and your back's to the wall
When you face difficult situations and feel helpless
There a lot to be learned, that wall could fall
There are opportunities for growth and the possibility of overcoming the obstacle in front of you
Once there was a silly old ram
Let me tell you a story about a foolish ram
Thought he'd punch a hole in a dam
This ram believed he could accomplish the impossible task of breaking through a dam
No one could make that ram, scram
Despite the futility of his actions, the ram stubbornly persisted
He kept buttin' that dam
He continued to fight the dam with all his might
'Cause he had high hopes, he had high hopes
Just like the ant, the ram had an unwavering optimism and a strong belief in himself
He had high apple pie, in the sky hopes
His hopes and dreams were lofty and seemingly impossible, but he pursued them nevertheless
So any time your feelin' bad
So if you ever feel bad or discouraged
'stead of feelin' sad
Instead of giving up or feeling sad
Just remember that ram
Remember the ram's determination and resilience
Oops there goes a billion kilowatt dam
Even if the ram fails, he does not give up and continues to pursue success
All problems just a toy balloon
All problems are like small, insignificant toys
They'll be bursted soon
They will eventually be overcome or resolved
They're just bound to go pop
They will inevitably disappear
Oops there goes another problem kerplop
Even if more problems arise, they can always be overcome with optimism and determination
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARKUS HERING, MICHAEL KERSTING, MARIA HEITHER, COLIN WOOLLARD
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