Wynken Blynken and Nod
Lucy And Carly Simon Lyrics
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Sailed off on a wooden shoe
Sailed down a river of crystal light
Into a sea of dew
Now where are you going and what do you wish?
The old moon asked the three
Well, we're going out fishing for herring fish
And some silver and gold have we
Said, Wynken and Blynken and Nod
The old moon laughed and sang a song
As they rocked in their wooden shoe
And the wind that sped them all night long
Ruffled the waves of dew
While the little stars were the herring fish
That lived in the beautiful sea
Now cast your nets wherever you wish
Never a feared are we
So sang the stars to the fishermen three
Wynken and Blynken and Nod
All night long their nets they threw
To the stars in the twinkling foam
Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe
Bringing the fishermen home
T'was all so pretty a sight it seemed
As if it could not be
And some folks thought t'was a dream
They dreamed of sailing the beautiful sea
But I shall name you the fishermen three
Wynken and Blynken and Nod
Now Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes
And Nod is a little head
And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies
Is a wee one's trundle bed
So close your eyes while mother sings
Of the beautiful sights that be
And you will see the wonderful things
As you rock in your misty sea
Where the old moon rocked the fishermen three
Wynken and Blynken and Nod
The song "Wynken Blynken And Nod" by Lucy And Carly Simon is based on a poem by Eugene Field, which tells the story of three friends: Wynken, Blynken, and Nod. They set out on a magical journey in a wooden shoe, sailing down a river of crystal light into a sea of dew. The old moon follows them and asks them where they're going and what they wish for. The three friends reply that they're going fishing for herring fish that live in the beautiful sea, and they have silver and gold to catch them. The moon laughs and sings a song as they continue on their journey, casting their nets to catch the little stars that they mistake for herring fish. In the end, the wooden shoe returns them home safely to their trundle bed.
The song is a whimsical and dreamy tale that captures the innocence and imagination of childhood. The wooden shoe represents the innocence of youth, and the sea of dew symbolizes the magic and wonder of childhood. The old moon represents the watchful eye of a parent or guardian, guiding the children on their journey and ensuring their safe return. The stars represent the endless possibilities that are available to children.
Line by Line Meaning
Wynken and Blynken and Nod one night
Three characters named Wynken, Blynken, and Nod set off on an adventure one evening
Sailed off on a wooden shoe
They set sail on a makeshift boat made of wood and shaped like a shoe
Sailed down a river of crystal light
They traveled down a beautiful, illuminated path
Into a sea of dew
Eventually, they reached a vast expanse of glistening dew drops
Now where are you going and what do you wish?
The moon asked the adventurers about their destination and desires
Well, we're going out fishing for herring fish / That live in the beautiful sea
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod explained that they were searching for herring fish in the sea
And some silver and gold have we / Said, Wynken and Blynken and Nod
They added that they hoped to find some valuable treasure as well
The old moon laughed and sang a song / As they rocked in their wooden shoe
The moon was amused by their plan and entertained them with music
And the wind that sped them all night long / Ruffled the waves of dew
As they journeyed, the wind created turbulence on the surface of the dewy sea
While the little stars were the herring fish / That lived in the beautiful sea
The stars above reflected on the shiny dewdrops and appeared like schools of fish
Now cast your nets wherever you wish / Never a feared are we
Encouraged by the stars, the fishermen were welcome to cast their nets without fear
So sang the stars to the fishermen three / Wynken and Blynken and Nod
Again the stars sang to Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, guiding them on their journey
All night long their nets they threw / To the stars in the twinkling foam
Throughout the night, the three friends tossed their fishing nets into the sparkling water below the stars
Then down from the skies came the wooden shoe / Bringing the fishermen home
After the successful fishing trip, the trio returned home through the help of their boat
T'was all so pretty a sight it seemed / As if it could not be / And some folks thought t'was a dream / They dreamed of sailing the beautiful sea
The experience was so awe-inspiring it appeared almost unreal, leading some onlookers to think it was a mere dream
But I shall name you the fishermen three / Wynken and Blynken and Nod
The storyteller decided to dub the characters Wynken, Blynken, and Nod
Now Wynken and Blynken are two little eyes / And Nod is a little head / And the wooden shoe that sailed the skies / Is a wee one's trundle bed
In reality, Wynken and Blynken are a child's eyes and Nod refers to the child's nodding head while riding in a toy boat shaped like a shoe
So close your eyes while mother sings / Of the beautiful sights that be / And you will see the wonderful things / As you rock in your misty sea
The storyteller suggested to the child to close their eyes and listen to their mother's bedtime song, imagining themselves on a similar adventure
Where the old moon rocked the fishermen three / Wynken and Blynken and Nod
The storyteller referred back to the original tale of three adventurous fishermen rocked to sleep by the old moon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUCY SIMON
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@groovygirl23
RIP Lucy and Joanna Simon. The 3 Simon Sisters: talented, strong, graceful, beautiful.
@donarthiazi2443
Carly won't be far behind
@jamessilva7991
@Donar Thiazi How do you know?
@donarthiazi2443
@James Silva
Cancer unfortunately
@ts-eu6mp
Carly Simon had breast cancer the same time I did-in 2000-2001. The Album "The Bedroom Tapes" came out of that-and helped me t and from all my appointments. She is a private person, obviously. However, if the cancer has returned, nothing has been made of it-she did acknowledge it the first time. I would think she'd do the same-in her own time. Her children, husband, friends would protect her from the hoards of fans-true blue ones- and then the idiot chaser's of sorrow. Please don't say that her cancer is active and she doe not have long unless you are a family member, or close friend-which seems doubtful-because, I repeat, they will shield her. Please, do not do that. Hoping this gets through, I thank you in advance. Terri--who had it then and then my daughter died with cancer-she was with us just 4 years ago after beating it...+ 5 brain tumors before that-benign but deadly. You may have not a clue what a sentence like you wrote can do...please think again. Jenna Rose's Mother. And Carly admirer.
@garrygrasinski
RIP Lucy Simon and sister Joanna (both just died, one day apart). What a supremely talented trio of sisters!
@TScott-zx8gt
So sorry for your loss, Carley.
@lacysiggins8891
I’m in the midst of listening to “Boys in the Trees” audio book narrated by Carly herself. Just finished Chapter 9 when she mentions the song. I love peaking into a classic video of her and Lucy.
R.I.P. to Joey (Joanna) and Lucy Simon. 2 very lovely, talented ladies that passed last week. My heart goes out to sweet Carly. I can’t fathom losing both of my older sisters within a day of each other. 😢
@lorirhea428
RIP, with much music where ever you are.
@jeanneroman6207
My all time favorite childhood story. Was read to me by my gram frequently! It was originally written and published in March of 1889 by Eugene Fields. They have made it magical with their voices! Could listen over and over! Thanks ladies!