Pure is the fastest-selling international début classical album to date, and Westenra became an international star, aged 16, when the first of her international albums were released. In August 2006, Westenra joined the Irish group Celtic Woman and toured with them on their 2007 Spring Tour.
Westenra has performed for dignitaries around the world. She is the youngest UNICEF Ambassador to date and has contributed to charities around the world.
Hayley Westenra's music was featured prominently in the 2007-2008 Nintendo Wii game, Endless Ocean.
See also (references):
- Official website: www.hayleywestenra.com
- This bio: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayley_Westenra
Pretty Little Horses
Hayley Westenra Lyrics
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Go to sleep you little baby
When you wake, you will have cake
And all the pretty little horses
Blacks and bays, dapples and greys
Coach and six white horses
Hush-a-bye, don't you cry
Way down yonder, down in the meadow
There's a poor little lamby
Bees and butterflies flitting round his eyes
He's crying out for his mammy
Hush-a-bye, don't you cry
Go to sleep you little baby
When you wake, you will have cake
And all the pretty little horses
Blacks and bays, dapples and greys
Coach and six white horses
Blacks and bays, dapples and greys
All the pretty little horses
Hush-a-bye, don't you cry
Go to sleep you little baby
Go to sleep you little baby
All the pretty little horses
The song "Pretty Little Horses" by Hayley Westenra is a lullaby that soothes and calms a crying baby. The lyrics begin with a sweet and gentle command to the baby to stop crying and go to sleep. The promise of a cake upon waking up is a reward for the baby's peaceful slumber. The imagery of horses is used throughout the song to create a comforting and pleasant atmosphere. The horses are described as being black, bay, dappled and grey, which suggests that they are diverse and various breeds. The description of a coach and six white horses is indicative of a luxurious ride, and it creates an enchanting vision in the baby's mind. The song ends with a repetition of the initial command to rest and sleep peacefully, accompanied by the idea of pretty little horses to lull and calm the baby.
The second half of the song creates a visual picture of a crying lamb in a meadow calling out for its mother. This image adds a touch of realism and encourages the baby to value its mother’s presence. The reference to bumblebees and butterflies flitting around the lamb’s eyes is an example of a simple yet aesthetically pleasing description of the natural environment. In this section, the calming effect of horses is also reiterated. The song ends with a final appeal to the baby to sleep soundly and indicates that all the pretty little horses will be there to ensure they have a peaceful night's sleep.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush-a-bye, don't you cry
Be calm and peaceful, no need to shed tears
Go to sleep you little baby
Close your eyes and drift away into a peaceful slumber
When you wake, you will have cake
After a refreshing nap, you will be rewarded with a sweet treat
And all the pretty little horses
You will be surrounded by a group of beautiful and graceful horses
Blacks and bays, dapples and greys
The horses in your dreams come in various shades and colors
Coach and six white horses
A luxurious carriage drawn by a team of six immaculate white horses
Way down yonder, down in the meadow
In a faraway location, somewhere deep in the meadow
There's a poor little lamby
A helpless little lamb is lost and alone
Bees and butterflies flitting round his eyes
Insects are buzzing around the lamb's eyes, causing him distress
He's crying out for his mammy
The lamb is calling for his mother to come to his aid
Go to sleep you little baby
Rest well, little one
All the pretty little horses
May your dreams be filled with magnificent horses
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.