Spanish dj & producer, label manager of Minuendo Record… Read Full Bio ↴Ernesto Albacete
Spanish dj & producer, label manager of Minuendo Recordings since 2004.
His range of styles as a dj and producer has taken him from the most minimalist and eclectic techno club sound, to the most underground deep house. Nowadays he is offering us the purest Detroit House, Deep Techno and Beatdown sounds, inspired by artists like Theo Parrish, Moodymann, Omar S., Jus-Ed, 3Chairs, Rick Wade, Ron Trent, Dj QU.
Stop
Ernie Lyrics
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And there's no one else around
Your arms are really working and you're swimming real hard
And your feet can't touch the ground
Yeah you're really goin' at it and you're having a ball
And then you hear this sound... BUZZ!
That means stop!
Now make believe that you're a monster and you're really mean
And you're jumping up and down
You're making monster noises and you're growling really loud
You're scaring everyone in town!
Yeah you're really bein' scary and you're having a ball
And then you hear this sound... BUZZ!
Now STOP! Don't move a muscle!
Ring!
Now make believe that you're a birdie and you're flyin' high
You're way above the ground!
Your wings are really flappin' and you're goin' real good
And you're never comin' down
You're feelin just as happy as a birdie can feel
And then you hear this sound... Buzz!
Don't flap a wing, don't move a muscle
Just STOP!
This song by Sesame Street's beloved character, Ernie, is titled Stop, and it is a playful and interactive song that encourages children to use their creativity and imagination by pretending to be in different scenarios. The song has three verses, each with its own scenario and sound cue for when to stop. In the first verse, Ernie encourages the listener to pretend to swim in the deep blue sea, using their arms and legs to swim, and then they hear a buzzing sound that signals them to stop. The second verse has the listener pretending to be a scary monster, using growling noises and jumping up and down until they hear the buzzing sound again. The third and final verse has the listener pretending to be a bird, flapping their wings and flying high until they hear the buzzing sound one last time.
The song's message is clear and simple – the buzzing sounds indicate "stop" – but it encourages children to engage their imaginations, practice listening skills, and follow instructions. The song's upbeat and catchy tune and its use of sound cues keep children engaged and having fun throughout the song.
Overall, Stop by Ernie is a fun and interactive way for children to practice their imagination, active listening, and following instructions while having a playful and joyful experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh make believe that you are swimming in the deep blue sea
Imagine yourself swimming in the deep blue sea
And there's no one else around
No one is around
Your arms are really working and you're swimming real hard
You're using your arms to swim hard
And your feet can't touch the ground
Your feet can't touch the bottom of the sea
Yeah you're really goin' at it and you're having a ball
You're enjoying yourself while swimming
And then you hear this sound... BUZZ!
A buzzing sound interrupts your fun
That means stop!
The buzzing sound means you should stop
Ring!
Another sound interrupts
Now make believe that you're a monster and you're really mean
Imagine yourself as an aggressive monster
And you're jumping up and down
You're jumping in an excited manner
You're making monster noises and you're growling really loud
You're growling loudly like a monster
You're scaring everyone in town!
You're frightening all the people in the town
Yeah you're really bein' scary and you're having a ball
You're having fun being scary
And then you hear this sound... BUZZ!
Another buzzing sound interrupts
Now STOP! Don't move a muscle!
The buzzing sound means you should stop and not move
Ring!
Another interruption
Now make believe that you're a birdie and you're flyin' high
Imagine yourself as a bird flying high
You're way above the ground!
You're flying high above the ground
Your wings are really flappin' and you're goin' real good
Your wings are flapping well and you're flying fast
And you're never comin' down
You don't want to stop flying
You're feelin just as happy as a birdie can feel
You're very happy and enjoying flying
And then you hear this sound... Buzz!
Another buzzing sound interrupts
Don't flap a wing, don't move a muscle
The buzzing sound means you should stop and stay still
Just STOP!
You must stop
Writer(s): JEFFREY A MOSS, JOE RAPOSO
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.