Little Red Riding Hood
Ida Redig Lyrics
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Walking through the wood.
Light whispers in the trees,
Hear the wind blow.
Little Red Riding Hood,
Singing in the woods.
Beauty like a rose,
Hear the wind blow.
Don't go little girls,
Stay with me, stay with me.
No, little girl, run away, run away.
Don't go, little girl, stay with me stay with me.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah.
Little Red Riding Hood,
Singing in the woods.
Beauty like a rose,
Hear the wind blow.
Little Red Riding Hood,
Running through the woods.
Heart beating in the night,
Hear the wind blow.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah.
Oh, little girl, run away, run away.
Don't go little girls,
Stay with me, stay with me.
No, little girl, run away, run away.
Don't go, little girl, stay with me stay with me.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah.
Little Red Riding Hood,
Walking through the wood.
Light whispers in the trees,
Hear the wind blow.
Little Red Riding Hood,
Singing in the woods.
Beauty like a rose,
Hear the wind blow.
The lyrics to Ida Redig's song "Little Red Riding Hood" tells the tale of a young girl named Little Red Riding Hood walking and singing through the woods. The beauty of the woods is emphasized through the use of imagery, describing the light whispers and rustling of leaves in the trees. Little Red Riding Hood's innocence and beauty are also compared to a rose, further emphasizing the beauty of nature. However, the song takes a darker turn when a voice warns Little Red Riding Hood to run away and not stay with them. This voice is repeated throughout the song, creating a sense of danger and foreboding.
The song can be interpreted as a cautionary tale, warning about the dangers that can lurk in the woods. The use of the classic fairy tale character of Little Red Riding Hood adds to this cautionary tale, as she is famously portrayed as naive and trusting. The warning voice may represent the dangers that exist in the real world, emphasizing the importance of being cautious and aware of one's surroundings.
Overall, "Little Red Riding Hood" is a hauntingly beautiful song that captures the magic and danger of the woods, while also warning of the potential dangers that exist in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Red Riding Hood
The singer of the story, who is depicted as a young girl walking through a forest.
Walking through the wood.
Moving through the forest, which is meant to represent the unknown and potentially dangerous journey ahead.
Light whispers in the trees,
The sounds of the forest, which could be interpreted as ominous whispers or comforting murmurs.
Hear the wind blow.
The presence of nature surrounding the artist.
Little Red Riding Hood,
The artist of the story, who is depicted as a young girl singing in the forest.
Singing in the woods.
Expressing joy and comfort in the presence of nature.
Beauty like a rose,
Describing the singer as lovely and pure.
Oh, little girl, run away, run away.
A warning from an unknown voice to escape danger.
Don't go little girls,
An attempt to capture and harm the artist.
Stay with me, stay with me.
An attempt to draw the artist closer to her captor.
No, little girl, run away, run away.
A repeating warning to escape danger.
Little Red Riding Hood,
The artist of the story, who is depicted as a young girl running through the forest.
Running through the woods.
Escaping danger as quickly as possible.
Heart beating in the night,
The singer's fear and adrenaline caused by the danger she is facing.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah.
A repetitive musical element, meant to create tension or emphasize the danger facing the singer.
Little Red Riding Hood,
The artist of the story, who is depicted as a young girl walking through a forest.
Light whispers in the trees,
The sounds of the forest which could be interpreted as ominous whispers or comforting murmurs.
Hear the wind blow.
The presence of nature surrounding the singer.
Little Red Riding Hood,
The singer of the story, who is depicted as a young girl singing in the forest.
Beauty like a rose,
Describing the artist as lovely and pure.
Hear the wind blow.
The presence of nature surrounding the artist.
Writer(s): Ida Redig, Kristofer Ulf Oestergren
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.