My Favorite Things
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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 strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
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
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 strudels
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
"My Favorite Things" is a classic song from the 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, "The Sound of Music". The song is sung by the character Maria, played by Julie Andrews in the original Broadway production, as a way to comfort the von Trapp children during a thunderstorm. The lyrics describe various objects and experiences that bring joy and comfort to Maria.
The first stanza includes raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens. These items represent nature (raindrops and roses), pets (kittens), warmth (mittens), and homey objects (kettles). The second stanza includes ponies, apple strudels, doorbells, sleigh bells, noodles, and wild geese. These items represent outdoor activities (riding ponies and geese flying), food (apple strudels and noodles), and the festive spirit (doorbells and sleigh bells). The third stanza includes snowflakes, white dresses, and the transition from winter to spring. These items represent beauty (snowflakes and white dresses) and the optimism of spring.
The final stanza of the song offers a message of hope: even when life presents challenges like dog bites or bee stings, one can always find comfort in their favorite things. The repetition of the song's earlier stanzas reinforces this message, as well as the idea that simple pleasures can bring joy and comfort even in difficult times. The melody of the song is reminiscent of a lullaby, and Andrews' earnest, gentle singing style enhances this effect.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses
I like seeing raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
I like seeing whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
I like bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
I like brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
These things bring me joy
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
I like cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
I like hearing doorbells and sleigh bells
And schnitzel with noodles
I like eating schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
I like seeing wild geese fly with the moon on their wings
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I like seeing girls wearing white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
I like when snowflakes stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
I like when silver-white winters turn into springs
When the dog bites
When something bad happens
When the bee stings
When something painful happens
When I'm feeling sad
When I'm feeling down
I simply remember my favorite things
I think about the things that make me happy
And then I don't feel so bad
And then I start to feel better
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rodgers
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hernanladera8856
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 strudels
Door bells 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
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 strudels
Door bells 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
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
@sreeparnakundu6913
MY FAVOURITE THINGS -(THE SOUND OF MUSIC)
Rain drops 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 strudles,
Door bells 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.....
@rowomengymnastics7303
Her voice is like honey. Like the most warm mother in the world.
@natashaleighadkins6637
IKR .
@lmaalghamdi6637
@@natashaleighadkins6637 what IKR mean
@Sarfnic
@@lmaalghamdi6637 โI know rightโ
@lmaalghamdi6637
@@Sarfnic thx
@imanim4844
One of the best female singers of all time
@somethingoldish7696
Singing this song when you are distressed, or even just thinking about it, is extremely therapeutic. It relieves the pain, even just for minute.
@phillip01ish
That's what I'm doing right now!
@bettyottman1718
Think of Nice Things like...
Chocolates
Sandy Beach
Fluffy Lambs
Seashells
Bluebells
Easter
Chestnut tree
Buttercups
@solekeeper
Mm