Refrigerator Picture
Joe Scruggs Lyrics

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The first day of school my teacher said
Why Don't You Draw A Picture Of Your Parents?
So I drew a picture of a alligator
And I named him Terrance,
And when I gave that picture to my mom
She said, I Love Pink Alligators
Then she bought some magnets and she put my picture
On the refrigerator

And she said put it there so everyone would see
How much she liked my picture
And how proud she is of me
Why a drawing takes a long

I say, cause it's a refrigerator picture for my mom, (Refrigerator Gator)
Refrigerator Picture For My Mom"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Scruggs's song "Refrigerator Picture" narrate a heartwarming story about a young child's artistic expression and the loving reaction of his mother. The song opens with the child's first day at school, and the teacher's suggestion to draw a picture of his parents. Instead of drawing a conventional portrait, the child draws an alligator and gives him the name Terrance. The child's mother is delighted by the picture and exclaims her love for pink alligators. She proceeds to put the picture on the refrigerator, using magnets, so that everyone can see it.

The child's mom tells him to put the drawing on the fridge, so that everyone can see how much she loves it and how proud she is of him. The child then explains that a drawing takes a long time to create because it's not just any ordinary picture: it's a "refrigerator picture" - a treasured work of art that will be displayed for everyone to see. The song's message is clear: a simple drawing can be much more than just a piece of paper. It can be an expression of love and pride, and a reminder of a cherished moment in time.

Overall, "Refrigerator Picture" is an uplifting and sentimental song that celebrates the joy of childhood creativity and the power of a mother's love.

Line by Line Meaning

The first day of school my teacher said
On the start of my school, my teacher encouraged us to draw a picture of our parents.

Why Don't You Draw A Picture Of Your Parents?
My teacher asked us to draw a picture of our parents.

So I drew a picture of a alligator
I sketched an image of an alligator on my paper.

And I named him Terrance,
I gave the alligator a name, which was Terrance.

And when I gave that picture to my mom
So, when I showed my sketch to my mom,

She said, I Love Pink Alligators
My mother appreciated my drawing and appreciated pink alligators.

Then she bought some magnets and she put my picture
After that, she purchased magnets, and she placed my alligator image,

On the refrigerator
on to the fridge.

And she said put it there so everyone would see
She kept my sketch there so that it would catch everyone's attention.

How much she liked my picture
She used to express that she was fond of my drawing.

And how proud she is of me
She felt proud of my art and my abilities.

Why a drawing takes a long
When someone asks me why I take a long time to create a drawing,

I say, cause it's a refrigerator picture for my mom, (Refrigerator Gator)
I tell them that it is a special drawing for my mom, which will be displayed on our fridge, and it features an alligator.

Refrigerator Picture For My Mom
In conclusion, this sketch is a Refrigerator Picture for my Mom, and it holds a special place in our home.

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