Born in Cairo of Armenian parents, he spent his early years in Egypt before emigrating with his family to Toronto in 1958. Today, Raffi resides on Mayne Island near Victoria, British Columbia. In recent years he has devoted himself to Child Honouring, which seeks to create a humane and sustainable world by addressing the universal needs of the very young. He founded the Troubadour Foundation to support this cause, and is working on a book, "Turn This World Around," which argues that Child Honouring can be a potent remedy for the world's most pressing issues. In 1983, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. He was awarded the Order of British Columbia in 2001. His sister is Dr. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario's Information and Privacy Commissioner.
2) Raffi Boghossian was the first winner of X Factor Bulgaria.
I'm In The Mood
Raffi Lyrics
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Hey, how about you?
I'm in the mood for singing
Hey, how about you?
I'm in the mood for singing
Singing along with you
Hey, hey, what do you say
I'm in the mood for that today
I'm in the mood for that.
I'm in the mood for clapping...
I'm in the mood for whistling...
I'm in the mood for stomping...
I'm in the mood for singing...
The lyrics to Raffi's song I'm in the Mood for Singing convey an exuberant and joyful mood. The singer of the song is expressing a desire to participate in various musical activities with someone else, as indicated by the repeated refrain "Hey, how about you?" The singer is "in the mood" for singing, clapping, whistling, and stomping, all of which suggest a willingness to engage with others through music and to experience the joy of making music together.
The repetition of the refrain "Hey, hey, what do you say/ I'm in the mood for that today" emphasizes the singer's enthusiasm and eagerness to participate in musical activity. The song conveys a sense of community and shared joy, as well as a celebration of the simple pleasure of making music together.
Overall, the lyrics to I'm in the Mood for Singing convey a sense of joyful anticipation and a desire for connection with others through music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the mood for singing
I have an urge to sing.
Hey, how about you?
Are you also in the mood to sing?
Singing along with you
I want to sing with you as a group.
Hey, hey, what do you say
Can we please sing together?
I'm in the mood for that today
Today specifically, I feel like singing with others.
I'm in the mood for clapping...
Now I want to applaud as well.
I'm in the mood for whistling...
Currently, I feel like whistling a tune.
I'm in the mood for stomping...
I am also in the mood to stomp my feet in rhythm with music.
Contributed by Jordyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.