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.

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Raffi Lyrics

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The more we get together
Together, together
The more we get together
The happier we'll be

'Cause your friends are my friends
And my friends are your friends
The more we get together

The happier we'll be
Oh, the more we get together
Together, together
The more we get together
The happier we'll be
There's Chris and Tanya
And Jason and Jusitn
The more we get together
The happier we'll be

(Ok, are you ready to sing now?)

The more we get together
Together, together
The more we get together
The happier we'll be

'Cause your friends are my friends
And my friends are your friends

The more we get together
The happier we'll be

Overall Meaning

Raffi's song "The More We Get Together" is a cheerful and upbeat children's favorite that encourages friendship and togetherness. The song's lyrics suggest that the more we spend time together, the happier we will be. It emphasizes a sense of community and sharing, emphasizing that one's friends should be seen as a shared resource that brings joy to everyone. The lyrics "your friends are my friends, and my friends are your friends" embody the song's central message, conveying inclusiveness and an understanding that we are all in this together.

The song goes on to mention specific people like Chris, Tanya, Jason, and Justin, making the song feel more personalized and real. It further encourages the idea that the more friends we have, the more joy there is to be shared. The song's repetitiveness and catchy tune enable children to internalize its primary message easily. It is a straightforward song that emphasizes the importance of making friends and spending time with others.

Line by Line Meaning

The more we get together
Spending time together, hanging out with each other

Together, together
Being in each other's company, united as one

The happier we'll be
Our happiness and enjoyment of life increases as we spend more time together

'Cause your friends are my friends
The relationships we have with each other's friends are important and meaningful

And my friends are your friends
The connections we have with our own friends are also valuable to share with each other

Oh, the more we get together
Continuing to spend time together, emphasizing the joy and positive emotions that come with it

There's Chris and Tanya
Listing specific friends who are important and relevant to this message

And Jason and Justin
Naming additional friends who contribute to the bonds we share

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: KEN WHITELEY, RAFFI CAVOUKIAN, UNKNOWN PD WRITER

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