My Favourite Things
Ken Thorne and his Orchestra Lyrics
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And whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles,
And warm woollen mittens,
Brown paper packages,
Tied up with strings,
These are a few of my favorite things
An' crisp apple strudels,
Doorbells an' sleigh bells,
An' 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,
Snow flakes 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 feelin' sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad
Roses, kittens
Kettles, mittens
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites,
When the bee stings,
When I'm feelin' sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And little by little my heavy heart sings
And then I don't feel so bad
The lyrics of My Favourite Things, as sung by Julie Andrews in the movie The Sound of Music, are a list of things that make the singer happy and provide comfort in difficult times. The first stanza includes raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, which are physical things that evoke a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time, Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens are items of coziness and practicality. Brown paper packages tied up with strings invite the listener to imagine receiving a gift, and the excitement that comes with it. These favourite things are everyday objects that, when taken together, can provide a great sense of joy.
The second stanza continues with more items that bring joy to the singer, including cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels- two items of beauty and deliciousness respectively. The mention of wild geese flying with the moon on their wings is a beautiful image and a nod towards the natural world. The final stanza includes images of girls in white dresses and snowflakes, evoking a sense of innocence and purity. Silver white winters that melt into springs suggests the idea of new beginnings and the cyclical nature of life. The final verse reminds us of the power of positive thinking- by remembering our favourite things, we can overcome negative emotions and find happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses,
I love the gentle sound of raindrops falling on roses
And whiskers on kittens,
There's something about those tiny whiskers on kittens that makes me happy
Bright copper kettles,
I find bright copper kettles to be beautiful and unique
And warm woollen mittens,
I appreciate the comfort and warmth that comes with wearing woollen mittens
Brown paper packages,
There's an excitement that comes with opening a brown paper package
Tied up with strings,
I love the simplicity and charm of a package tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
All of these things bring me joy and contentment
Cream colored ponies,
I find cream colored ponies to be beautiful creatures
An' crisp apple strudels,
The sweet, warm taste of apple strudels is delightful
Doorbells an' sleigh bells,
The sound of doorbells and sleigh bells fill me with nostalgia
An' schnitzel with noodles,
Schnitzel with noodles is a dish that brings me comfort and satisfaction
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings,
I love the beautiful sight of wild geese flying under the moonlight
Girls in white dresses,
There's something innocent and lovely about young girls in white dresses
With blue satin sashes,
Blue satin sashes add a touch of elegance to a white dress
Snow flakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
I enjoy the unique experience of snowflakes landing on my face
Silver white winters,
The beauty of silver white winter landscapes is something I can appreciate
That melt into springs,
The transition from winter to spring is a sign of new beginnings and hope
When the dog bites,
Sometimes things don't go well and the dog bites me
When the bee stings,
Other times I might get stung by a bee
When I'm feelin' sad,
When I'm feeling down and discouraged
I simply remember my favorite things,
I try to shift my focus to the things that bring me joy and satisfaction
And then I don't feel so bad
By doing this, I can ease the feelings of sadness and negativity in my heart
And little by little my heavy heart sings
Slowly but surely, my heart lightens up and I feel a sense of joy and peace
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers
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