Evanesco Dobby
Ministry of Magic Lyrics


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(Luke)
He wears a pillow case
and frowns across his face
dreams and hopes of something new
another world he’ll run off to
and someday he’ll go there

(Aaron)
But for now he’s stuck here
the Malfoy’s slave with bat like ears

(Luke and Aaron)
And I know one day he’ll fly
reaching out he’ll touch the sky
his tiny arms will wave goodbye
Dobby will fly
Dobby will fly

(Jace)
He takes a second look
a sock was in that book
he has been freed, he feels alive

(Jace and Luke)
A new world he’ll soon arrive
Cuz he’s got clothes now

(Aaron and Jace)
He thought that he was stuck
but now he’s going to disappear

(Luke and Aaron)
And I know one day he’ll fly
reaching out he’ll touch the sky
his tiny arms will wave goodbye

(Luke, Aaron, and Jace)
And I know one day he’ll fly (he feels alive)
reaching out he’ll touch the sky (he’ll soon arrive)
his tiny arms will wave goodbye




Dobby will fly
Dobby will fly

Overall Meaning

The Ministry of Magic's song "Evanesco Dobby" is a tribute to the beloved house-elf character in the Harry Potter series, Dobby. The song tells the story of Dobby's longing for freedom and his eventual escape from the Malfoy family. The first verse describes Dobby's appearance, wearing a pillowcase and looking unhappy. He dreams of escaping to another world, and the chorus repeats the idea that he will one day fly and be free.


The second verse introduces the idea that Dobby is a slave to the Malfoys and has bat-like ears. The third verse is a pivotal moment in Dobby's story, where he discovers a sock in a book and realizes he has been freed. He feels alive and ready to enter a new world. The final chorus repeats the idea that Dobby will fly, reach for the sky, and wave goodbye as he finally escapes.


Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to Dobby's character and his journey to freedom. It is a reminder of the importance of fighting for what is right, and it champions the idea that one day, we too will fly and soar towards our dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

He wears a pillow case
Dobby, a house elf, is dressed in a pillowcase as a uniform.


and frowns across his face
Despite his servitude, Dobby is unhappy and fidgety all the time.


dreams and hopes of something new
Dobby dreams of a better life, free from servitude and injustice.


another world he’ll run off to
Dobby imagines escaping to a different world or a different life, where he is respected and valued.


and someday he’ll go there
Dobby believes that someday he will be able to escape the life he leads now and achieve his dreams.


But for now he’s stuck here
Dobby is unable to leave his current situation and is bound to serve the Malfoy family.


the Malfoy’s slave with bat like ears
Dobby is a slave to the Malfoy family and is characterized by his large, bat-like ears.


He takes a second look
Dobby notices something unusual and important.


a sock was in that book
Dobby finds a sock in a book, which signifies his freedom as he will be freed if he is given clothes.


he has been freed, he feels alive
Dobby feels liberated and alive after being freed from his servitude.


A new world he’ll soon arrive
Dobby looks forward to a new life, where he is a free elf.


Cuz he’s got clothes now
Dobby was given clothes, meaning he is no longer a slave.


He thought that he was stuck
Dobby believed that he would always be a slave with no hope for freedom.


but now he’s going to disappear
Dobby is leaving his servitude behind and disappearing into a new, better life.


his tiny arms will wave goodbye
Dobby is so small that his farewell is a tiny wave.


And I know one day he’ll fly (he feels alive)
Dobby is liberated and feels alive, and he will someday be able to soar beyond his current limits.


reaching out he’ll touch the sky (he’ll soon arrive)
Dobby's hope and freedom will allow him to achieve his dreams and reach beyond his limitations.


his tiny arms will wave goodbye
Dobby will leave his old life behind and say goodbye as he embraces a new, free life.


Dobby will fly
Dobby will finally be free to achieve his dreams and soar through life with his newfound freedom.




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