WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK
Ross Diana & The Supremes Lyrics
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And your temper starts to rile up,
That's the time a fellow needs a song.
Doctor, Banker, Butcher, Baker,
You can be a merry maker,
If you'll keep on singing all day long.
And you want to keep the sense of humor alive.
Just, whistle while you work (whistle)
Put on that grin and start right in,
To whistle loud and long.
Just hum a merry tune (hum)
Just do your best,
Then take a rest and sing yourself a song.
When there's too much to do,
Don't let it bother you,
Forget your trouble, try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee,
And whistle while you work (whistle)
Come on get smart
Tune up and start
To whistle while you work.
The lyrics to Ross Diana & The Supremes's song "Whistle While You Work" are a playful reminder to keep a positive attitude and maintain a sense of humor, even when overwhelmed with work. The song suggests that singing, whistling, or humming a tune can help make tedious tasks more enjoyable and lead to a happier disposition.
The song addresses workers in various professions, noting that regardless of the job, one can be a "merry maker" if they keep singing. The lyrics encourage listeners to whistle and hum while working, to "put on that grin and start right in" even when feeling overwhelmed.
The lyrics use imagery of birds, with the line "try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee" to emphasize the idea of finding joy in small things and maintaining a cheerful disposition. The song serves as a reminder that one's mood and outlook can have a significant impact on their performance and enjoyment of work.
Overall, "Whistle While You Work" is a lighthearted and playful song with a positive message that encourages listeners to stay upbeat, even when work becomes challenging.
Line by Line Meaning
When the work begins to pile up,
When you have a lot of work to do,
And your temper starts to rile up,
And you start to get angry or frustrated,
That's the time a fellow needs a song.
It's the time when you need to listen to or sing a happy song to cheer yourself up.
Doctor, Banker, Butcher, Baker,
No matter what your profession is,
You can be a merry maker,
You can still be happy and joyful,
If you'll keep on singing all day long.
If you keep singing or humming a tune throughout the day.
If you're hanging in suspense from eight till five,
If you feel stressed or anxious while working a full-time job,
And you want to keep the sense of humor alive.
And you want to maintain a sense of humor in difficult situations,
Just, whistle while you work (whistle)
Just start whistling a happy tune while you work.
Put on that grin and start right in,
Smile and begin your work happily and energetically.
To whistle loud and long.
Keep whistling merrily throughout the day.
Just hum a merry tune (hum)
Just hum a cheerful and joyful tune.
Just do your best,
Try your best to complete your work efficiently and cheerfully.
Then take a rest and sing yourself a song.
Take a break and sing a happy song to relax and re-energize yourself.
When there's too much to do,
When you have a lot of work to do,
Don't let it bother you,
Don't let it stress you out or affect your mood,
Forget your trouble, try to be just like a cheerful chick-a-dee,
Forget the troubles and stresses of work and try to be as happy as a bird (like a chick-a-dee).
And whistle while you work (whistle)
And continue to whistle a happy tune while working.
Come on get smart
Be intelligent and wise by taking steps to stay happy and positive despite workload.
Tune up and start
Prepare yourself and begin working in a happy and positive mindset.
To whistle while you work.
To continue to whistle or hum a happy tune while working to stay cheerful and productive.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
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