mary poppins
Julie Andrews/Dick Van Dyke/The Pearlie Chorus Lyrics


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It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I

Because I was afraid to speak
When I was just a lad
Me father gave me nose a tweak
And told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word
That saved me aching nose
The biggest word you ever heard
And this is how it goes

Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I

He traveled all around the world and everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say there goes a clever gent
When dukes and Maharajahs pass the time of day with me
I say my special word and then they ask me out to tea

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I

So when the cat has got your tongue
There's no need for dismay
Just summon up this word
And then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully
Or it can change your life

For example
Yes?
One night I said it to me girl and now me girls my wife
Oh! And a lovely thing she is too. he he he

She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!




Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Overall Meaning

"Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" is a fun and playful song from the 1964 Disney film Mary Poppins, sung by Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, and The Pearlie Chorus (featuring Richard M. Sherman and J. Pat O'Malley). The title of the song comes from a fictional word used to describe something that is extraordinarily superb or wonderful. The lyrics play with the idea that sometimes words can be made up on the spot or in the moment and can still hold meaning and convey emotions.


The opening lines of the song set the scene for a word that is both strange and wonderful. Despite its bizarre sound, the characters in the song still find value in it, as it helps them to express themselves and feel confident. The second verse of the song features a personal story from one of the characters who was once afraid to speak and be themselves. However, the discovery of the word, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," gave them the confidence to speak out and be their true selves.


As the song progresses, the idea of using the word in various situations is explored. The character in the song travels the world, using the word to impress and charm everyone they meet. The song ends with a playful exchange, where one character reflects on how powerful the word is and the other character teasingly uses it to describe his wife.


Line by Line Meaning

It's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
This is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, an incredibly wonderful and unique word


Even though the sound of it
Although its sound may not be very pleasing


Is something quite atrocious
It is still extraordinary and amazing


If you say it loud enough
When spoken with great enthusiasm and energy


You'll always sound precocious
You will sound confident and impressive


Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Nonsensical syllables that add fun and whimsy to the song


Because I was afraid to speak
I used to be scared to speak up


When I was just a lad
When I was a young boy


Me father gave me nose a tweak
My father pinched my nose


And told me I was bad
He scolded me for misbehaving


But then one day I learned a word
But then I discovered a word


That saved me aching nose
That made my nose feel better


The biggest word you ever heard
The most massive word you can imagine


And this is how it goes
And here's how it's pronounced


He traveled all around the world and everywhere he went
He went on many trips all over the globe


He'd use his word and all would say there goes a clever gent
He'd use this word, and everyone would think he's smart


When dukes and Maharajahs pass the time of day with me
When nobles and Indian princes spend time with me


I say my special word and then they ask me out to tea
I say this special word, and they invite me to have tea with them


So when the cat has got your tongue
When you can't speak because you're nervous or worried


There's no need for dismay
Don't worry! There's a solution!


Just summon up this word
Just say this incredible word


And then you've got a lot to say
You'll have plenty to say


But better use it carefully
But be careful


Or it can change your life
Otherwise, it can change your destiny


For example
Here's an example


Yes?
What is it?


One night I said it to me girl and now me girls my wife
I said it to my girlfriend once, and now she's my wife


Oh! And a lovely thing she is too. he he he
And she's a beautiful woman too. Hahaha!


She's Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
She's also Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!


Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! The amazing word we're talking about




Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: RICHARD SHERMAN, ROBERT SHERMAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@rainy_dxys

It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Because I was afraid to speak
When I was just a lad
Me father gave me nose a tweak
And told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word
That saved me aching nose
The biggest word you ever heard
And this is how it goes
Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
He traveled all around the world and everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say there goes a clever gent
When dukes of Maharajah pass the time of day with me
I say me special word and then they ask me out to tea (woo)
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Now you can say it backwards which is
Dociousaliexpisticfragicalirupus
But that's going a bit too far, don't you think?
Indubitably
So when the cat has got your tongue
There's no need for dismay (oui, oui)
Just summon up this word
And then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully
Or it can change your life
For example
Yes?
One night I said it to me girl and now me girl's me wife
Oh, and a lovely thing she is, too, ha ha ha
She's
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Yw!!! <3



@tntd

T's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Because I was afraid to speak
When I was just a lad
My father gave me nose a tweak
And told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word
That saved me achin' nose
The biggest word I ever heard
And this is how it goes, oh
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
He traveled all around the world
And everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say
There goes a clever gent
When Dukes and Maharajahs
Pass the time of day with me
I say me special word
And then they ask me out to tea
Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough, you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
Um diddle, diddle diddle, um diddle ay
No, you can say it backwards, which is dociousaliexpilisticfragicalirupus
But that's going a bit too far, don't you think?
So when the cat has got your tongue
There's no need for dismay
Just summon up this word
And then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully
Or it could change your life
For example, yes, one night I said it to me girl
And now me girl's my wife, oh, and a lovely thing she's too
She's, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious



@barbarahayden7590

It's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Because I was afraid to speak
When I was just a lad
Me father gave me nose a tweak
And told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word
That saved me aching nose
The biggest word you ever heard
And this is how it goes
Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
He traveled all around the world and everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say there goes a clever gent
When dukes of Maharajah pass the time of day with me
I say me special word and then they ask me out to tea (woo)
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Even though the sound of it
Is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough
You'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Um-dittle-ittl-um-dittle-I
Now you can say it backwards which is
Dociousaliexpisticfragicalirupus
But that's going a bit too far, don't you think?
Indubitably
So when the cat has got your tongue
There's no need for dismay (oui, oui)
Just summon up this word
And then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully
Or it can change your life
For example
Yes?
One night I said it to me girl and now me girl's me wife
Oh, and a lovely thing she is, too, ha ha ha
She's
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious



All comments from YouTube:

@waltermanfred826

Revisited this after the Dick Van Dyke reveal in the Masked Singer! He still has it ... LEGEND!!

@melbaelba5706

Me too!

@chloeb1788

Oh I have always loved her dress. She is simply beautiful in it too

@josephmayotte8879

Julie Andrews has a lovely singing voice.

@thegrumpyhorticulturist

I think Mary Poppins returns was alright. But!

None shall ever replace these two ♡

@JoshSamimi2024

The original has to be the best Van Dyke and Andrews are fantastic better than Emily Blunt and Lin Manuel Miranda

@SGood54

Damn that's good.

Dick Van Dyke. What talent.

@gabrielabarros3739

She is so beautiful, i mean her face is perfect

@joeykonyha2414

Two legends singing a legendary song.

@asok2siam911

Julie Andrews: Singing voice of the century.

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