Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Fisher Price Lyrics
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How we wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
When the glorious sun has set
And the grass with dew is wet
Then you show your little light
When the golden sun doth rise
Fills with shining light the skies
Then you fade away from sight
Shine no more 'till comes the night
The nursery rhyme, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, is a song that many people learned in their childhood. The lyrics are beautifully written and profound. The song is about a little star which is high up above the world, and how it twinkles in the sky like a diamond, shining all night long. The first verse describes the star's beauty and how it captivates our imagination to wonder what it is. It makes us believe that there is something magical about the star that we will never truly understand.
The second verse explains how the little star shines through the night, casting a faint light over everything as the world settles down. The dew has set and the grass is wet, but it's still bright enough to see the tiny star. The third verse states that come morning, the star's light has faded away because it's no longer needed. The sun is out and illuminates the world, so there's no need for the star to shine during the daytime. This nursery rhyme has captured the wonder and magic of the night sky and is a classic lullaby known by millions of parents and caregivers worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle twinkle little star
Oh small and enchanting star,
How we wonder what you are
We are curious about your identity,
Up above the world so high
You are in orbit high above our planet,
Like a diamond in the sky
You shine as brilliantly as a precious gem,
When the glorious sun has set
After the breathtaking sunset,
And the grass with dew is wet
And the grass is moist with dew,
Then you show your little light
You reveal your humble light,
Twinkle twinkle all the night
And twinkle throughout the entire night,
When the golden sun doth rise
At the beginning of the day,
Fills with shining light the skies
When the sky is illuminated with bright daylight,
Then you fade away from sight
You disappear from our view,
Shine no more 'till comes the night
And do not shine again until nightfall.
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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