My Favorite Things
LIVING ROOM - Perry Como 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
In Perry Como's My Favorite Things, the singer describes the small pleasures in life that bring him joy and happiness. The song starts with mentioning the raindrops on roses, the whiskers on kittens, the bright copper kettles, the warm woolen mittens, and the brown paper packages tied up with strings, as all of these things are his favorite things. These simple objects bring the singer comfort and remind him of happy moments.
The lyrics go on to list more of the singer's favorite things including cream-colored ponies, crisp apple strudels, doorbells, sleigh bells, and schnitzel with noodles. He also mentions wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings as a fond childhood memory. The song includes vivid imagery such as snowflakes that stay on his nose and eyelashes, silver white winters that melt into springs, and girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes.
The lyrics leave us with a message of comfort and hope. When the singer is feeling down and upset, he simply remembers all of his favorite things and it makes him feel better. The last verse reminds us that when we're feeling low, it's important to focus on the good things in life that give us light and hope, and that can uplift our spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses,
I find joy in the simple beauty of nature, like raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens,
I appreciate the charm in small details, even something as seemingly insignificant as the whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles,
Sometimes, even everyday items can hold sentimental value to us-- like bright copper kettles
And warm woollen mittens,
I cherish items that provide comfort and warmth, such as a pair of warm woollen mittens
Brown paper packages,
The simplicity of a basic brown paper package can still bring me happiness, especially when it contains something meaningful to me
Tied up with strings,
Even mundane tasks like tying up a package with a string can give us pleasure
These are a few of my favorite things
These seemingly ordinary things are what bring me the most joy in life and make it special
Cream colored ponies,
Another example of how even everyday things, like cream colored ponies, can hold a special place in our hearts
An' crisp apple strudels,
I find joy in the simple pleasures of life, like a crisp apple strudel
Doorbells an' sleigh bells,
Even the sounds of the world around us can bring us happiness, such as doorbells and sleigh bells
An' schnitzel with noodles,
Just like how the taste of schnitzel with noodles can provide comfort, I find comfort in remembering things that are dear to me
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings,
I find beauty in things that are unexplainable, like wild geese flying with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
These are the things that make my life special and bring me happiness in unexpected ways
Girls in white dresses,
Even the sight of girls in white dresses can evoke happy memories for me
With blue satin sashes,
The combination of white dresses and blue satin sashes is another example of simple beauty that brings me joy
Snow flakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
I cherish moments that are fleeting and ephemeral, like snowflakes that barely linger but still manage to stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters,
I find beauty in the winter season, especially when everything is coated in a layer of silvery white snow
That melt into springs,
And just like how winter transitions into spring, even hard times can transition into something beautiful
These are a few of my favorite things
The things that bring me joy may seem random to others, but they are special to me and help me appreciate my life more
When the dog bites,
Even during the tough times, like when a dog bites me, I try to find comfort in remembering the things that bring me joy
When the bee stings,
And even when the world feels like it's stinging me, I remind myself of my favorite things to help ease the pain
When I'm feelin' sad,
During moments of sadness or despair, it can be easy to lose sight of the beauty in life, but remembering my favorite things can help me feel better
I simply remember my favorite things,
By bringing back the memories of the things that make me happy, I can try to shift my focus away from negativity
And then I don't feel so bad
With each happy thought, the weight on my chest feels a little lighter, and I can begin to move forward with more positivity in my heart
Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
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Grunge
What is your favorite song by Perry Como?
Neox
If I HAVE to choose only one, I guess āMagic Momentsāā¦ but I equally love most of his songs, another that comes to mind as being my most favorite apart from that one would be āCatch a falling starā
Irene Mccann
My favourite is āIām Just A Prisoner Of Love,ā but they are all great,
Nellie K. Adaba
Catch A Falling Star and Papa Loves Mambo.
Hilda Hoey
Perry Como was my motherās most favourite crooner over Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra & any other in Yankee land. The Perry Show on TV was her most favourite show.
David Allen
āItās Impossibleā.
Leesa Shriber
Love his voice. He was a class act. What a voice. Rest peacefully, my friend. ā¤ļøšļøš
Susan Gallen
One of the best voices of the crooners, closest to Bing. Far better than Sinatra. His early life was full of sacrifice, something people don't understand today. It wasn't a tragic life. It was a good life lived by a genuinely good man.
Micheal Holm
I Don't think He was better than frank Sinatra!! But was Equal!; They were All great!!!
Angela Carleton
I loved his song, "And I love you so." To me, it is a touching song reserved for one that loved another. He was the sexiest and most delightful singer that ever lived. He learned the value of family and hard work. What is interesting he loved his wife who was his very best friend.