1) Raffi Cavoukian, CM, OBC (born July 8, 1948), usually known simply as Ra… Read Full Bio ↴1) Raffi Cavoukian, CM, OBC (born July 8, 1948), usually known simply as Raffi, is a popular children's entertainer in Canada, the United States, and the English speaking Western world at large. Some of his best known songs are "Bananaphone," "Baby Beluga," "Down by the Bay," "Shake My Sillies Out," and "All I Really Need."

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.

Thanks a Lot
Raffi Lyrics

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Thanks a lot,
Thanks for Sun in the sky.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for clouds so high.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for whispering wind.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for the birds in the spring.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for the moonlit night.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for the stars so bright.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for the wondering me.

Thanks a lot,
Thanks for the way I feel.

Thanks for the animals,
Thanks for the land,
Thanks for the people everywhere.

Thanks a lot,

Thanks for all I've got.
Thanks for all I've got.

Overall Meaning

The song begins with the phrase “Thanks a lot,” which is repeated throughout the song. The expression is a way of expressing gratitude and acknowledging the things that we have in our lives. The first two lines of the song reflect on the natural beauty and elements of nature that surround us. The sun in the sky represents the warmth and light that we receive, and the clouds so high can be interpreted as the vastness of the world and the endless possibilities that are available to us.

The next two lines mention the whispering wind and the birds in the spring. The wind can be seen as a metaphor for the unseen forces and energies that shape our lives, while the birds in the spring symbolize renewal, growth and a new beginning. The following lines mention the moonlit night and the stars so bright, which convey calmness and serenity. These elements remind us of the beautiful moments and memories that we have in our lives.

The next stanza acknowledges the people in our lives, the animals and the land. This shows that we are connected to everything around us and that we should be grateful for the opportunities that we have to connect with others, as well as the natural world. The song ends by repeating the phrase “Thanks for all I’ve got,” reinforcing the idea of gratitude and appreciation for everything in our lives, both big and small.

Line by Line Meaning

Thanks a lot,
Expressing gratitude.

Thanks for Sun in the sky.
Acknowledging the gift of sunlight beaming from the sky, making the day bright and beautiful.

Thanks for clouds so high.
Expressing appreciation for high clouds that decorate the sky in various shapes and sizes, making it look lovely and unique.

Thanks for whispering wind.
Thanking the gentle breeze that blows on earth, bringing respite to the heat, soothing the mind, and letting us feel alive.

Thanks for the birds in the spring.
Giving thanks to the melodious chorus of birds that fills the air with their sweet songs in spring, announcing a change in the season, and symbolizing new beginnings.

Thanks for the moonlit night.
Appreciating the soft, serene light of the moon that envelops the night, casting a beautiful glow across the landscape, and calming our mind and soul.

Thanks for the stars so bright.
Being grateful for the twinkling stars in the sky that light up our world with their cosmic beauty and make us feel small yet connected to the vast universe.

Thanks for the wondering me.
Expressing gratitude for the sense of wonder that humans are born with and the ability to explore and learn from the world around them.

Thanks for the way I feel.
Being thankful for the range of emotions that we experience, and how they help us understand ourselves and our connection to the world.

Thanks for the animals,
Giving thanks for the animals that share the planet with us and enrich our lives with their diversity, beauty, and contributions to the ecosystem.

Thanks for the land,
Appreciating and showing gratitude for the natural beauty and resources provided by the land—rivers, mountains, valleys, deserts, forests— that sustain and nourish us.

Thanks for the people everywhere.
Acknowledging and giving thanks to all the people around the world, who make the world diverse, vibrant, and alive with their unique cultures, languages, and traditions.

Thanks for all I've got.
Expressing deep gratitude for all the blessing and gifts one has in life, both tangible and intangible, and reminding oneself to be content and appreciate them every day.

Thanks for all I've got.
Reemphasizing gratitude towards every single aspect of life that a person has been blessed with.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RAFFI CAVOUKIAN

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