The Fox
It's On Lyrics
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Cat goes meow
Bird goes tweet
And mouse goes squeek
Cow goes moo
Frog goes croak
And the elephant goes toot
Ducks say quack
And fish go blub
And the seal goes ow ow ow
But theres one sound
That no one knows
What does the fox say?
Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding
Gering-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding
Gering-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding
What'd the fox say?
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow
What'd the fox say?
Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho
Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho
Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho
What the fox say?
Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff
Tchoff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff
Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff
What'd the fox say?
Big blue eyes
Pointy nose
Chasing mice
And digging holes
Tiny paws
Up the hill
Suddenly youre standing still
Your fur is red
So beautiful
Like an angel in disguise
But if you meet
A friendly horse
Will you communicate by
Mo-o-o-o-orse?
Mo-o-o-o-orse?
Mo-o-o-o-orse?
How will you speak to that
Ho-o-o-o-orse?
Ho-o-o-o-orse?
Ho-o-o-o-orse?
What does the fox say?
Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow
Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow
Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow
What'd the fox say?
Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow
Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow
Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow
What'd the fox say?
A-hee-ahee ha-hee
A-hee-ahee ha-hee
A-hee-ahee ha-hee
What'd the fox say?
A-oo-oo-oo-ooo
Woo-oo-oo-ooo
What'd the fox say?
The secret of the fox
Ancient mystery
Somewhere deep in the woods
I know you're hiding
What is your sound?
Will we ever know?
Will always be a mystery
What do you say?
You're my guardian angel
Hiding in the woods
What is your sound?
Wa-wa-way-do wub-wid-bid-dum-way-do wa-wa-way-do
Will we ever know?
Bay-budabud-dum-bam
I want to
Mama-dum-day-do
I want to
I want to know
Abay-ba-da bum-bum bay-do
The lyrics of "The Fox" by It's On are a playful and whimsical exploration of the sounds that different animals make, culminating in the question of what sound a fox makes. The song starts by listing the typical sounds made by a dog, cat, bird, mouse, cow, frog, elephant, duck, fish, and seal. All these sounds are familiar and well-known. However, when it comes to the fox, the song acknowledges that its sound is a mystery.
The chorus of the song then presents a variety of silly and nonsensical sounds that are imagined to be the sounds a fox might make, such as "Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding," "Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow," "Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho," and "Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff." These playful and catchy sounds add a sense of fun and whimsy to the song.
The second verse introduces some characteristics of a fox, such as big blue eyes, a pointy nose, and its behaviors of chasing mice and digging holes. It poses a tongue-in-cheek question of whether a fox would communicate with a horse using Morse code, adding to the light-hearted and nonsensical nature of the song.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Fox" are meant to be entertaining and lighthearted, embracing the idea that the sound of a fox remains a mystery, but still finding joy in imagining a variety of amusing sounds that the fox might produce.
Line by Line Meaning
Dog goes woof
Canine produces a sound resembling 'woof'
Cat goes meow
Feline vocalizes a sound similar to 'meow'
Bird goes tweet
Aves create a sound known as 'tweet'
And mouse goes squeek
Rodent emits a high-pitched sound referred to as 'squeek'
Cow goes moo
Bovine utters a sound that resembles 'moo'
Frog goes croak
Amphibian produces a sound known as 'croak'
And the elephant goes toot
Pachyderm emits a sound resembling 'toot'
Ducks say quack
Waterfowl vocalize a sound similar to 'quack'
And fish go blub
Aquatic creatures create a sound known as 'blub'
And the seal goes ow ow ow
Marine mammal emits a series of sounds resembling 'ow ow ow'
But theres one sound
However, there exists a single sound
That no one knows
Which remains a mystery to everyone
What does the fox say?
What is the vocalization of the fox?
Ring-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding
Repetitive and percussive vocalization originating from a fox
Gering-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding
Similar vocalization to the previous line
Gering-ding-ding-ding-dingeringeding
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow
Energetic and rhythmic vocalization made by the fox
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow
Similar vocalization to the previous line
Wa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pa-pow
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho
Repetitive and lively vocalization made by the fox
Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho
Similar vocalization to the previous line
Hatee-hatee-hatee-ho
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff
Distinctive and repeated vocalization originating from a fox
Tchoff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff
Similar vocalization to the previous line
Joff-tchoff-tchoffo-tchoffo-tchoff
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
Big blue eyes
Large eyes of a distinct blue coloration
Pointy nose
Nose that is slender and sharp
Chasing mice
Pursuing small rodents known as mice
And digging holes
Engaging in the activity of excavating cavities in the ground
Tiny paws
Small and delicate appendages of the fox
Up the hill
Ascending the incline or slope
Suddenly youre standing still
Abruptly, the fox ceases any movement
Your fur is red
The coat of the fox is specifically red in color
So beautiful
Exhibiting great attractiveness or visual appeal
Like an angel in disguise
Resembling a celestial being concealed in an alternate form
But if you meet
However, in the event that you encounter
A friendly horse
A horse that displays kind and amicable behavior
Will you communicate by
Would you establish communication through
Mo-o-o-o-orse?
Utilizing the language of Morse code?
How will you speak to that
In what manner will you convey your message to that
Ho-o-o-o-orse?
Particular equine creature?
What does the fox say?
What is the vocalization of the fox?
Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow
Fast-paced and rhythmic vocalization originating from a fox
Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow
Similar vocalization to the previous line
Jacha-chacha-chacha-chow
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow
Energetic and repetitive vocalization made by the fox
Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow
Similar vocalization to the previous line
Fraka-kaka-kaka-kaka-kow
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
A-hee-ahee ha-hee
Distinctive and melodic vocalization originating from a fox
A-hee-ahee ha-hee
Similar vocalization to the previous line
A-hee-ahee ha-hee
Another iteration of the same vocalization
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
A-oo-oo-oo-ooo
Vocalization with elongated 'oo' sounds
Woo-oo-oo-ooo
Similar vocalization to the previous line
What'd the fox say?
What is the vocalization produced by the fox?
The secret of the fox
The undisclosed knowledge possessed by the fox
Ancient mystery
An enigma of ancient origin
Somewhere deep in the woods
Located concealed within the depths of the forest
I know you're hiding
I am aware that you are concealing yourself
What is your sound?
What type of vocalization do you produce?
Will we ever know?
Is it possible for us to ever attain the knowledge?
Will always be a mystery
Will perpetually remain an unsolved puzzle
What do you say?
What is the specific vocalization you utter?
You're my guardian angel
You serve as my protector and guide
Hiding in the woods
Concealed within the forested area
What is your sound?
What type of vocalization do you produce?
Wa-wa-way-do wub-wid-bid-dum-way-do wa-wa-way-do
Mystical and nonsensical vocalization made by the fox
Will we ever know?
Is it possible for us to ever attain the knowledge?
Bay-budabud-dum-bam
Rhythmic and repetitive vocalization originating from a fox
I want to
I have a desire to
Mama-dum-day-do
Repeated and lively vocalization made by the fox
I want to
I have a desire to
I want to know
I have a strong curiosity to discover
Abay-ba-da bum-bum bay-do
Energetic and percussive vocalization made by the fox
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bard Ylvisaaker, Christian Loechstoeer, Mikkel Eriksen, Nicholas Tor Hermansen, Vegard Ylvisaaker
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