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.
Swee'pea's Lullaby
Robin Williams Lyrics
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Everybody needs to have somebody
Even (if) it's only me
So stops yer cryin′ Swee'pea
An' try to go to sleeps
I don′t know hows you got here
I don′t knows if you cares
Or a typhoon anywhere
Well, me I came from Heaven
Off Catalina La-lagoon
And I was told me mammy
Gave me up in a typhoon
Well, don't you cry, little Swee′pea
You and me, we's both the same
And the biggest tear I ever seen
In the eye of a hurricane
Go to sleep, sleep sleepy
And tell me what you sees
And someday when you′s older
I'll tell you′s all about me
Love... Popeye
The song "Swee'pea's Lullaby" by Robin Williams is a beautiful and heartwarming lullaby that was originally featured in the movie, "Popeye," where Williams played the role of Popeye. The song is a lullaby sung by Popeye to Swee'pea, who is a little baby that Popeye takes under his care. The lyrics are simple yet meaningful, emphasizing on the unconditional love and care that every child needs.
The lyrics, "Everybody needs to have somebody, even if it's only me" portrays the idea of companionship and the importance of having someone to lean on. Popeye tries to comfort Swee'pea and tells him not to cry and try to go to sleep. He acknowledges that he doesn't know how Swee'pea arrived or if he cares, but it doesn't matter because he loves him unconditionally. He then goes on to share his own story to let Swee'pea know that they have something in common, and that he is not alone.
The song is a beautiful reminder of the importance of love and connection, especially during challenging times. Robin Williams's heartfelt rendition and the simple yet meaningful lyrics make this song an instant classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody needs to have somebody
Everybody needs someone, even if it is just me.
Even (if) it's only me
Even if the only person you have is me, it is still important to have someone.
So stops yer cryin′ Swee'pea
Stop crying, Swee'pea.
An' try to go to sleeps
Try to go to sleep.
I don′t know hows you got here
I do not know how you ended up here.
I don′t knows if you cares
I do not know if you care.
You coulda come from Heavens
You could have come from heaven.
Or a typhoon anywhere
Or from a typhoon anywhere.
Well, me I came from Heaven
I came from heaven.
Off Catalina La-lagoon
Off Catalina Island in the lagoon.
And I was told me mammy
And I was told my mother.
Gave me up in a typhoon
Gave me up during a typhoon.
Well, don't you cry, little Swee′pea
Do not cry, Swee'pea.
You and me, we's both the same
You and I are the same.
And the biggest tear I ever seen
And the most significant tear I have ever seen.
In the eye of a hurricane
Was in the center of a hurricane.
Go to sleep, sleep sleepy
Go to sleep, dear Swee'pea.
And tell me what you sees
Tell me what you see.
And someday when you′s older
And one day when you are older.
I'll tell you′s all about me
I will tell you all about me.
Writer(s): Nilsson Harry
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