Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Kids Songs and Singalongs Lyrics
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How I wonder what you are
Up above world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
When he nothing shines upon
Then you show your little light
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark
Could he see which way to go
If you did not twinkle so
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
In the dark blue sky you keep
And often through my curtains peep
For you never shut your eye
Till the sun is in the sky
Twinkle twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are
The lyrics to the childhood classic "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" are simple, yet meaningful. The song reflects a child's sense of wonder and amazement at the night sky. The singer describes the star as "a diamond in the sky," which sets the stage for the overall tone of the song - one of wonder, admiration, and awe. As the song progresses, the listener is taken on a journey that explains the importance of the star. The singer notes that when the sun is gone, the star provides a source of light that helps the traveler find their way in the dark. The star's light is described as "tiny," but it's enough to make a difference in someone's life.
The final stanza of the song focuses on the star's constant presence. The star is said to "never shut your eye till the sun is in the sky." This line implies that the star is always watching over us, even when we cannot see it. This idea is comforting and adds a layer of depth to the overall meaning of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle twinkle little star
Oh shining little star, you look so pretty and bright!
How I wonder what you are
I am curious to know about you and your true identity.
Up above world so high
You are located very high up in the sky, overlooking the entire world.
Like a diamond in the sky
You appear like a sparkling diamond up in the sky, shining bright.
When the blazing sun is gone
After the sun has set and it's dark outside,
When he nothing shines upon
When there's no light left to shine
Then you show your little light
You start shining your small light, making the sky look pretty
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night
You twinkle throughout the night, illuminating the dark sky
Then the traveler in the dark
Any person walking in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark
Is grateful for the small glow you provide
Could he see which way to go
Otherwise, he would be lost in the dark, searching for the right path
If you did not twinkle so
Without your twinkling, he wouldn't be able to find his way to go
In the dark blue sky you keep
You stay put in the dark blue sky, shining
And often through my curtains peep
Sometimes, you would peek through the curtains into my room
For you never shut your eye
You never close your eyes, shining bright even during daytime
Till the sun is in the sky
Only when the sun rises, do you stop shining and disappear
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