Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times, Williams went on to receive the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Good Will Hunting (1997). He also received two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards and five Grammy Awards.
On August 11, 2014, Williams was found unconscious at his residence and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Marin County, California coroner's office said they believe the cause of death was asphyxiation.
Childhood
Robin Williams Lyrics
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Rockin Robin
RockinU Robin
J. Thomas
He rocks in the tree-tops all night long
HoppinU and a boppinU and a-singinU the song
Love to hear the Robin goinU tweet tweet tweet
Chorus:
RockinU Robin (tweet tweet tweet)
RockinU Robin (tweet tweet tweet)
Oh RockinU Robin well you really gonna rock tonight
Every little swallow, every chickadee
Every little birdie on the tall oak tree
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Flapping them wings sayinU go bird go
Chorus
Wordy little raven at the birdUs first dance
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
He started goinU steady and I bless my soul
Out popped the buzzard and the oriole
He rocks in the tree-tops all night long
HoppinU and a boppinU and a-singinU the song
All the little birdies on J-bird St.
Love to hear the Robin goinU tweet tweet tweet
Chorus
The song Childhood by Robin Williams is a playful and whimsical tribute to the joyful innocence of youth. Through the metaphor of a rockin' robin who sings all night long in the tree-tops, Williams captures the energy and exuberance of childhood. The alliteration in the opening line, "He rocks in the tree-tops all night long," creates a vivid image of the bird's constant movement and lively spirit. This is reinforced by the descriptions of him "hoppin' and boppin'" and "singin' the song," conveying a sense of carefree joy.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated refrain of "tweet, tweet, tweet," captures the simplicity and purity of childhood pleasures. The joy that the little birdies on J-bird St. feel when they hear the robin's sweet song is a reminder of the everyday wonders that can bring happiness to our lives. The song also makes reference to other birds, including the wise old owl and the big black crow, who join in the fun and encourage the robin to keep on rockin'. Furthermore, the introduction of the wordy little raven and the other birds at the bird's first dance highlights the social aspect of childhood where children learn from others and gain new experiences from being around them.
Overall, Childhood by Robin Williams is a fun and uplifting song that serves as a reminder to listeners of the importance of embracing our inner child and finding joy in simple pleasures. It conveys the message that even in the midst of the struggles and stresses of daily life, we can always find something to sing and dance about, just like the rockin' robin.
Line by Line Meaning
He rocks in the tree-tops all night long
Robin Williams sings about a bird that rocks and sings in the treetops throughout the night.
HoppinU and a boppinU and a-singinU the song
The bird is happily hopping, bopping and singing its sweet tune.
All the little birdies on J-bird St.
All the neighboring birds on J-bird St. seem to love the Rockin Robin's music.
Love to hear the Robin goinU tweet tweet tweet
The other birds are especially fond of the Robin's tweet tweet tweet sound.
Chorus:
RockinU Robin (tweet tweet tweet)
RockinU Robin (tweet tweet tweet)
Oh RockinU Robin well you really gonna rock tonight
The catchy chorus declares that the Rockin Robin will really rock tonight with its tweet tweet tweet sound.
Every little swallow, every chickadee
Every little birdie on the tall oak tree
All the different types of birds, including swallows, chickadees, and other birdies on the tall oak tree love the Rockin Robin's music too.
The wise old owl, the big black crow
Flapping them wings sayinU go bird go
Even the wise old owl and the big black crow are encouraging the other birds to join in and enjoy the Rockin Robin's music.
Wordy little raven at the birdUs first dance
Taught him how to do the bop and it was grand
He started goinU steady and I bless my soul
Out popped the buzzard and the oriole
A raven once taught the Rockin Robin how to dance the bop in its first dance, and the Robin became so good at it that it even started going steady. Suddenly, a buzzard and an oriole appeared, possibly indicating some kind of competition or challenge.
He rocks in the tree-tops all night long
HoppinU and a boppinU and a-singinU the song
All the little birdies on J-bird St.
Love to hear the Robin goinU tweet tweet tweet
The song closes with a repetition of the bird's happy actions while others gather around to listen and enjoy the Robin's tweet tweet tweet sound once again.
Writer(s): R. Williams
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Lee Nelson Therrien
@Angel Simone weird the same thing is kinda happening to me.
Everyone seems to be reacting very weird with me and I am always being fallowed by and watched by white trucks and vans.
Plus everyone is judging me and putting words in my mouth.
But I have times when I misread things so I don’t let it bother me as much anymore, I use to get really frantic when things like this happened but I have come to understand it’s just my disorder and I will go through it every once and a while.
I have had my disorder for many years so I learned when I was distorting things and am able to not become overwhelmed and unstable mentally and emotionally like I use to.
I hope you are feeling better and I am sorry your facing such issues.
Just know you will be okay and that everything will get better.
Try to just let things be, I know it can be hard when people are mistreating you but just know your not alone and that things will hopefully get better.
Try to stay positive and stay safe and always remember “mind over matter no matter the mind”!!
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All from Robin Williams
“Don’t associate yourself with toxic people. It’s better to be alone and love yourself than surrounded by people that make you hate yourself.”
“Real loss is only possible when you love something more than you love yourself.”
“Being in the same room with people and creating something together is a good thing.”
“I’m a very tolerant man, except when it comes to holding a grudge."
“Boys, you must strive to find your own voice, because the longer you wait to begin the less likely you are to find it at all.”
“Sometimes you can have a whole lifetime in a day and never notice that this is a beautiful as it gets.”
“Good people end up in Hell because they can’t forgive themselves.”
“A human life is just a heartbeat in heaven.”
“When I was growing up they used to say, “Robin, drugs can kill you.” Now that I’m 58 my doctor’s telling me, “Robin, you need drugs to live.” I realise now that my doctor is also my dealer"
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”
“Death is nature’s way of saying, “Your table is ready.”
“Seize the day. Because, believe it or not, each and every one of us in this room is one day going to stop breathing.”
Robin Williams
1951 - 2014
WatchMojo.com
We miss Robin Williams terribly, what was your favorite Robin Williams performance?
BlueSpider74
Lovelace and Ramon from Happy Feet
Courtney Bliss
The genie and Mork oh and the birdcage
Mr. Veast
This video came just came out and this comment says it was posted a week ago.
h4ckingking4478
How is this comment a week old?
Bethany
Jumanji
Khalid Henry
"I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone." ---Robin Williams
Vicent Serrano
😢
Stacy Neuman
Khalid Henry And how true that is.
Mr. Friendship
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