Good Morning Starshine
Lynn Kellogg Lyrics
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You twinkle above us, We twinkle below
Good morning starshine, you lead us along
My love and me as we sing our early morning singing song
Gliddy glup gloopy nibby nabby nooby la la la lo lo
Sabba sibby sabba nooby abba nabba le le lo lo
Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba
Early morning singing song
Good morning starshine, the earth says "Hello"
You twinkle above us, We twinkle below
Good morning starshine, You lead us along
My love and me as we sing our early morning singing song
Gliddy glup gloopy nibby nabby nooby la la la lo lo
Sabba sibby sabba nooby abba nabba le le lo lo
Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba
Early morning singing song
Singing a song, humming a song, singing a song
Loving a song, laughing a song, sing the song
Sing the song, song the sing
Song, song, song, sing, sing, sing, sing song
The song "Good Morning Starshine" by Lynn Kellogg is a cheerful and optimistic tune that celebrates the start of a new day. The opening lines "Good morning starshine, the earth says 'Hello'" suggest a friendly, almost childlike greeting to the stars above. The lyrics then describe the relationship between the stars and the people on earth, with the stars twinkling above and the people below. The chorus repeats the phrase "Good morning starshine" and adds the line "You lead us along", implying that the stars are a guide or a source of inspiration for the people on earth.
The middle section of the song is filled with nonsense syllables and playful sounds like "Gliddy glup gloopy nibby nabby nooby". This section is a playful interlude that breaks up the repetitive chorus and emphasizes the carefree, joyful tone of the song. The final stanza returns to the main theme of the song, with the singer and her lover singing and humming a song of their own as they admire the stars above.
Overall, "Good Morning Starshine" is a lighthearted and whimsical song that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world. It encourages listeners to embrace the joy and positivity of a new day, and to find inspiration and guidance from the stars above.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning starshine, the earth says "Hello"
The singer is greeting the star above them, acknowledging how it twinkles, and personifying the earth as responding with a greeting.
You twinkle above us, We twinkle below
The singer is recognizing that the star is above them, shining bright as they twinkle below on Earth.
Good morning starshine, you lead us along
The star is a guiding light for the singer and their loved one as they journey together.
My love and me as we sing our early morning singing song
The artist is with their loved one, and together they express themselves joyfully through singing and music.
Gliddy glup gloopy nibby nabby nooby la la la lo lo
The lyrics are playful, using nonsensical words to convey fun and lightness.
Sabba sibby sabba nooby abba nabba le le lo lo
The nonsense continues, with more playful sounds and wordplay.
Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba
More nonsense words are used, creating a lighthearted vibe to the song.
Early morning singing song
The song is described as being sung early in the morning, adding to the carefree, joyful nature of the lyrics.
Singing a song, humming a song, singing a song
The artist is once again describing the act of singing and conveying happiness through music.
Loving a song, laughing a song, sing the song
The emotions that come with singing and music are positive, with love and laughter accompanying the act of singing.
Sing the song, song the sing
The singer is repeating the message of the song - to sing and express oneself through music and joy.
Song, song, song, sing, sing, sing, sing song
The playful and happy mood of the song is reiterated in these final lyrics.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerome Ragni, James Rado, Galt Mac Dermot
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