Olivia is a Singaporean singer who performs mostly in English but has devel… Read Full Bio ↴Olivia is a Singaporean singer who performs mostly in English but has developed her career singing in Japanese as well. In addition, she has released rare tracks, recorded in Mandarin, which can be found on limited edition albums.

Likened to 松田聖子, she won a singing contest and was signed to a Japanese recording company at the age of 15.

After completing her O-level examinations in Singapore, Olivia moved to Japan to further her studies and career as a solo artist. There, she became a member of a Japanese pop (J-pop) group called Mirai, before she released her bestselling debut, "A Girl Meets Bossa Nova" at only 19.

With her sultry, soulful and innocent vocals, she has since done her reinterpretation of Frank Sinatra's "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" as well as other jazz and pop numbers.

Part of the wave of Singaporean talents being exported internationally, Olivia has, by far, been the only pop sensation exported exclusively to Japan, while previous stars such as 陳潔儀, 蔡健雅 and 孫燕姿 have only been exporting to the Greater Chinese market through Hong Kong and Taipei.

In 2009, Olivia signed to Taiwanese company HIM International Music and released her first album under HIM in March of 2010.

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Olivia Ong Lyrics

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Raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles
And warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages
Tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies
And crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
And 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
Snowflakes 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 feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad

Overall Meaning

Olivia Ong's song "My Favorite Things" is a beautiful ode to the little things in life that bring us joy and comfort. The lyrics are simple and catchy, but there is a deeper meaning behind them. The song encourages us to find happiness in the small things, to appreciate them and hold onto them when times get tough.

The first verse of the song talks about the things that bring warmth and comfort on a cold, rainy day - raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, warm woolen mittens, and brown paper packages tied up with strings - all things that evoke a sense of coziness and nostalgia. The second verse talks about the pleasure of indulging in delicious treats like cream-colored ponies, crisp apple strudels, and schnitzel with noodles, as well as the simple beauty of nature, such as the image of wild geese flying with the moon on their wings.

The third verse takes an even more whimsical turn, describing the joy of dressing up in a beautiful white dress with a blue satin sash, the wonder of watching snowflakes fall and stay on our noses and eyelashes, and the hope of a new season following a harsh winter. And the final verses address the inevitability of pain and sadness in life, but offers a powerful solution - to simply remember our favorite things and find comfort in them when we need it most.

Overall, "My Favorite Things" is a thoughtful and uplifting song that encourages us to appreciate the small pleasures in life and look for sources of comfort and joy, even during difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops on roses
Water droplets resting on rose petals

And whiskers on kittens
The cute hair protruding from little cats' cheeks

Bright copper kettles
Shiny kettles made of reddish-brown metal

And warm woolen mittens
Cozy hand warmers crafted from wool

Brown paper packages
Simple parcels wrapped in brown paper

Tied up with strings
Held together by thin strands of material

These are a few of my favorite things
These items hold special meaning to me

Cream colored ponies
Horses with off-white coat

And crisp apple streudels
Freshly baked apple pastries

Doorbells and sleigh bells
The sound of instruments when being played

And schnitzel with noodles
German dish consisting of meat and pasta