Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Lisa Loeb & Elizabeth Mitchell (Children's) Lyrics
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How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Mommy is playing her guitar
You can gaze at the stars
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
How I wonder what you are
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
The lyrics of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" express a sense of wonder, curiosity, and awe towards the stars in the night sky. The repetition of the opening line, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star" emphasizes the star's twinkling light, which is then compared to a diamond in the sky. The singer indicates that they are gazing at the star from below, and they 'wonder what you are' - indicating an innocent desire to learn more about the object they are observing.
The second verse introduces a new element - the presence of the singer's mother playing her guitar. This intimate setting creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, as the child gazes at the stars as they listen to the music. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the inquisitive nature of the child, and their desire to learn more about the twinkling stars above.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
This is a greeting to the star and a reference to its bright light.
How I wonder what you are
The singer is curious about what the star is made of and how it came to be.
Mommy is playing her guitar
The singer is letting the listener know that they can enjoy the stars while their parent plays music.
You can gaze at the stars
The listener is being encouraged to take in the view of the stars in the sky.
Up above the world so high
This describes the star's position in the sky, far above the Earth's surface.
Like a diamond in the sky
This is a simile that compares the star's brightness to that of a diamond shining in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
This is a repetition of the greeting to the star and a reference to its bright light.
How I wonder what you are
The artist's curiosity about the star is expressed again, emphasizing their interest in the sky and its secrets.
How I wonder what you are
This is the final line, repeating the earlier expression of wonder about the star's nature and origins.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
This is a final greeting to the star and a reference to its bright light, ending the song in a tone of gentle wonder and appreciation.
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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