Baa baa Black Sheep
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Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?
Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full
One for my master, and one for my dame
One for the little boy who lives down the lane




Overall Meaning

The song "Baa Baa Black Sheep" is a popular nursery rhyme that tells the story of a black sheep being asked if it has any wool by a person referred to as "sir". The sheep confirms that it has three bags full of wool and shares with the listener that the wool is intended for three separate individuals. The first bag of wool is for the sheep's "master", which could be interpreted as referring to the sheep's owner or caretaker. The second bag of wool is for the sheep's "dame", which is an archaic term meaning female or mother. The final bag of wool is for a "little boy who lives down the lane", suggesting that the sheep is a part of a small farming or rural community.


While the song's lyrics may seem simple and straightforward, there are a number of potential interpretations and cultural references that could be explored. For example, some have suggested that the song is a reference to the English wool trade, with the "master" and "dame" representing wealthy wool merchants and the "little boy" representing a local craftsman who could make use of the wool. Others have suggested that the song is a commentary on social inequality or servitude, with the sheep being a metaphor for a peasant laborer who works hard to provide for their superiors. Regardless of its interpretation, "Baa Baa Black Sheep" remains a beloved children's song that has been passed down through generations.


Line by Line Meaning

Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool?
Hey there, black sheep! Do you have any fluffy wool?


Yes, sir, yes, sir, three bags full
Absolutely, sir! I've got three big bags of it!


One for my master, and one for my dame
One bag is for my owner (master), and another is for the lady in the house (dame).


One for the little boy who lives down the lane
The last bag goes to the young lad who lives nearby.




Writer(s): Chris Harriott

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