Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Raffi (Children's) Lyrics


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Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
How I wonder what you are!




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raffi's version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star explore the wonder and curiosity one may feel when looking up at the night sky. The singer addresses the star, singing about their amazement at its presence and beauty. The metaphor of the star being like a diamond in the sky adds to this sense of awe and reverence. The repetition of the phrase "how I wonder what you are" further emphasizes the singer's sense of curiosity and desire to understand more about the stars.


In addition to expressing wonder and curiosity, the song also has a whimsical and childlike quality to it. The simple melody and playful rhythm match the tone of the lyrics, creating a sense of joy and innocence. The repetition of the opening phrase "twinkle, twinkle, little star" also adds to this sense of childlike wonder and delight.


Overall, Raffi's version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is a joyful and imaginative exploration of the beauty and mystery of the night sky. It encourages listeners, especially children, to embrace their sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
Hello, my dear little star,


How I wonder what you are.
I am fascinated by your mystery and curious about your nature.


Up above the world so high,
You are situated in the outer space far away from the ground where we live.


Like a diamond in the sky.
You shine bright and radiate light like a precious diamond.


Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
Hello again to you, my little star friend,


How I wonder what you are!
I am still intrigued by your identity and properties.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NICKY GRAHAM, PD TRADITIONAL, JUSTIN GUY FLETCHER, DENI LEW, MATT THOMPSON

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