Ding Dong
Eilemann-Trio Lyrics
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And a wickeder, wickeder, wickeder witch there never, never was
She filled the folks in Munchkin land with terror and with dread
'Till one fine day from Kansas way a cyclone caught a house
That brought the wicked, wicked witch her doom
As she was flying on her broom
For the house fell on her head and the coroner pronounced her dead
And thru the town the joyous news was spread
Ding-dong, the witch is dead! Which old witch? The wicked witch
Ding-dong, the wicked witch is dead
Wake up, you sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed
Wake up, the wicked witch is dead!
She's gone where the goblins go below, below, below, yo ho
Let's open up and sing, and ring the bells out
Ding-dong! the merry-o sing it high, sing it low
Let them know the wicked witch is dead
Ding-dong, the witch is dead! Which old witch? The wicked witch
Ding-dong, the wicked witch is dead
Wake up, you sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed
Wake up, the wicked witch is dead!
She's gone where the goblins go below, below, below, yo ho
Let's open up and sing, and ring the bells out
Ding-dong! the merry-o sing it high, sing it low
Let them know the wicked witch is dead
The lyrics of the song "Ding Dong" by Eilemann-Trio are a lighthearted and celebratory description of the demise of a wicked witch in the Land of Oz. The song begins by introducing the wicked witch as the most wicked there ever was and how she spread terror and dread among the people in Munchkin land. However, her reign of terror comes to an end when a cyclone from Kansas carries a house that falls on her head, resulting in her death. The news of the witch's demise quickly spreads joy throughout the town.
The chorus of the song repeatedly exclaims, "Ding-dong, the witch is dead!", emphasizing the relief and happiness felt by the people now that the wicked witch is gone. The lyrics play with the question of which old witch is gone, confirming that it is indeed the wicked witch. The chorus also urges the listener to wake up, rub their eyes, and get out of bed, as if symbolizing the awakening from a nightmare now that the witch is no more.
The lyrics continue with a playful description of where the wicked witch has gone - "below, below, below, yo ho" - indicating that she is now in a place where goblins reside. The mention of goblins alludes to her evil nature and suggests that she is now where she belongs, far away from the land of Oz. The lyrics then encourage the celebration to continue, encouraging everyone to open up and sing and ring the bells, spreading the news of the wicked witch's demise.
Overall, "Ding Dong" is a whimsical and celebratory song that revels in the defeat of a wicked witch. It embraces the idea of liberation and freedom from fear, symbolized by the witch's death. The lyrics use playful language and repetition to highlight the joy and relief felt by the characters in the Land of Oz and encourage the listener to join in the celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Once there was a wicked witch in the lovely land of Oz
In the enchanting land of Oz, there existed a malevolent witch
And a wickeder, wickeder, wickeder witch there never, never was
Without a doubt, there was never a more wicked witch in existence
She filled the folks in Munchkin land with terror and with dread
The witch instilled fear and dread into the hearts of the people in Munchkin land
'Till one fine day from Kansas way a cyclone caught a house
However, on a fortunate day, a cyclone unexpectedly took hold of a house from Kansas
That brought the wicked, wicked witch her doom
The cyclone became the doom that awaited the wicked witch
As she was flying on her broom
While she was soaring through the air on her broomstick
For the house fell on her head and the coroner pronounced her dead
Tragically, the house landed on top of her, resulting in her demise as confirmed by the coroner
And thru the town the joyous news was spread
The delightful news quickly spread throughout the entire town
Ding-dong, the witch is dead! Which old witch? The wicked witch
The jubilant exclamation of 'Ding-dong, the witch is dead!' refers to the demise of the wicked witch
Wake up, you sleepy head, rub your eyes, get out of bed
It is time to awaken from your slumber, gently rub your tired eyes, and rise from your comfortable bed
Wake up, the wicked witch is dead!
Now that the wicked witch has perished, it is a call to wake up and embrace a world without her malevolence
She's gone where the goblins go below, below, below, yo ho
The witch has met her fate and now resides in the underground realm where goblins dwell
Let's open up and sing, and ring the bells out
It is time to release our joy and express it through song while ringing the bells in celebration
Ding-dong! the merry-o sing it high, sing it low
With enthusiasm, sing the cheerful tune of 'Ding-dong!' with both high and low notes
Let them know the wicked witch is dead
Spread the news far and wide, ensuring everyone is aware of the demise of the wicked witch
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: E HARBURG, E.Y. HARBURG, HAROLD ARLEN
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@karlsuer2749
Danke Stefan für den Ohrwurm. 👍👍👍🐨
@christelbender7374
Wenn ich dieses Lied höre muss ich immer lachen bis die Tränen kommen.
@Summertimeblues50
...so einfach und sooooooooo grandios !!! Leider sind diese Musikzeiten längst vorbei ....
@gerlindeposininsky1665
Oh, das erinnert mich an meine jungen Jahre! Wir haben die NDW am laufenden Band gehört! Der Remmler ist echt eine Granate!!❤
@karlsuer2749
Schöner Hit ich fand Stefan Remmler immer Klasse!. Das Lied ist alt aber immer noch ein Genuß. 👍
@josefpfeiffer1594
Immer wieder schön
@ursulakalhorn29
Ich höre ihn immer wieder gern 👍
@uteklumpp9153
Das war meine Jugend, höre es heute noch gerne
@HessSabine-qu2zx
Einfach Klasse und gut.❤
@eirinikesse8840
ICH wohne in Athen; der Himmel Ist Voll mit Sternen über Athen 😂😂❤️ immer wieder gut zu hören.