My Favorite Things
Jennie Abrahamson Lyrics


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Raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
And schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens




Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper...

Overall Meaning

"My Favorite Things" is a song by Jennie Abrahamson that celebrates the things that make her happy and grateful. The first verse lists some of her favorite things, including raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens. These simple pleasures suggest that she finds joy in the small, everyday moments that many people take for granted. The second verse expands on this theme, including some additional items that make her happy, such as doorbells, schnitzel with noodles, and wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings. This verse suggests that Abrahamson is someone who is easily delighted by life's simple pleasures.


In the third verse, Abrahamson turns to more abstract concepts like snowflakes that stay on her nose and eyelashes and silver-white winters that melt into springs. These things evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for days gone by, but they also suggest that Abrahamson finds beauty in the cyclical nature of the seasons and the passage of time. Finally, the chorus provides an uplifting message. When she's feeling down, she simply remembers her favorite things, and it helps her feel better. This suggests that Abrahamson is someone who believes in the power of positive thinking and finding joy in the present moment.


Overall, "My Favorite Things" is a song about appreciating the simple things in life and finding joy in the everyday. It suggests that happiness is not found in material possessions, but rather in the experiences and moments that make life worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops on roses
I love the way raindrops look on roses, it's one of my favorite things.


And whiskers on kittens
Kittens are adorable and their whiskers are cute, it's one of my favorite things.


Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
I love the feeling of warmth and coziness provided by a bright copper kettle and warm woolen mittens. They are some of my favorite things.


Brown paper packages tied up with strings
I find it charming when brown paper packages are tied up with strings. It's one of my favorite things.


These are a few of my favorite things
I have many things I love, and these are just a few of them.


Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
I adore the beauty of cream-colored ponies and the taste of crisp apple strudels. They are some of my favorite things.


Doorbells and sleigh bells
The sound of doorbells and sleigh bells brings me joy, it's one of my favorite things.


And schnitzel with noodles
Schnitzel with noodles is a tasty dish that I love, it's one of my favorite things.


Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
I find it beautiful when wild geese fly with the moon on their wings, it's one of my favorite things.


Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I think it's gorgeous when girls wear white dresses with blue satin sashes, it's one of my favorite things.


Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
I love the way snowflakes look when they stay on my nose and eyelashes, it's one of my favorite things.


Silver-white winters that melt into springs
I appreciate the transition from silver-white winters to springs, it's one of my favorite things.


When the dog bites
Sometimes dogs can be mean and it's not a pleasant experience for me.


When the bee stings
Getting stung by a bee is a painful experience for me.


When I'm feeling sad
I have moments when I feel upset.


I simply remember my favorite things
To make myself feel better when I'm feeling down, I remember the things I love the most.


And then I don't feel so bad
Remembering my favorite things makes me feel better and less sad.




Writer(s): Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Oscar Hammerstein

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