My Favorite Things
Sarah Vaughan Lyrics


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Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad





[Repeat all verses]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah Vaughan's My Favorite Things evoke a sense of comfort and joy. The song is about finding happiness in life's simple pleasures. The first verse mentions raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles, and warm woolen mittens, which are all things that the singer finds comforting. The second verse adds cream colored ponies, apple streudels, and schnitzel with noodles to the list. The final verse mentions snowflakes on noses and eyelashes, silver white winters that melt into springs, and girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes, which all contribute to the singer's favorite things.


The song's refrain, "When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad," highlights the power of positive thinking. Instead of dwelling on negative experiences, the singer chooses to focus on the things that bring her comfort and joy.


This song has become a beloved Christmas standard, despite not mentioning the holiday at all. It has been both covered and parodied countless times, appearing in movies, TV shows, and commercials.


Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
I find joy in the small things in my life, such as seeing raindrops fall on roses and the playful nature of a kitten's whiskers.


Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Objects like copper kettles and woolen mittens create a feeling of warmth and comfort within me.


Brown paper packages tied up with strings
Simple things like a brown paper package wrapped up with a string have a special charm and appreciation in my heart.


Cream colored ponies and crisp apple streudels
I love the beauty and elegance of cream colored ponies, and the delicious taste and scent of freshly baked apple streudels.


Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
The sound of doorbells and sleigh bells reminds me of happy times, and the savory taste of schnitzel with noodles is pleasing to my senses.


Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
The sight of wild geese flying with the moon in the background makes me feel in awe of the beauty of nature.


Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
I appreciate the elegance and grace of girls wearing white dresses with blue satin sashes.


Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
The feeling of snowflakes on my nose and eyelashes creates a sense of playfulness and happiness in me.


Silver white winters that melt into springs
The beauty of silver white winters transitioning into the growth and renewal of spring fills me with a sense of hope and joy.


When the dog bites
Even when things are tough and painful, I find comfort in knowing that my favorite things can make me feel better.


When the bee stings
I acknowledge that sometimes bad things happen, such as getting stung by a bee, but I have the power to change my perspective and think about my favorite things instead.


When I'm feeling sad
When I am down and feeling low, I can turn to my favorite things to lift my spirits and bring me joy.


I simply remember my favorite things
I remind myself of the things that bring me happiness and fill my heart with joy.


And then I don't feel so bad
By focusing on my favorite things, I am able to change my outlook and feel better about the world around me.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@salamakha

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

[Verse 2]
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

[Verse 3]
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

[Hook]
When the dog bites, when the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad



All comments from YouTube:

@yukkemu

たまたま聴いてみたのですが、それ以来、何度も何度も聴きにきています。 これだからyoutubeは素晴らしいですね。これまで、今まであまりメジャーでなく、もしくは昔の曲で、知らなかった素晴らしい曲をどれだけたくさん知ることができたことか。

@onastick2411

"wild geese that fly with the moon on their wing", one of the most evocative and beautiful lines of any song, ever.

@anderander5662

Along with: "time washes clean love's wounds unseen"

@onastick2411

@@anderander5662 "Wake me up before you Go Go, don't keep me hanging on like a Yo Yo", runs a close second though.

@cuttersboi08

Sarah's voice is always flawless. The arrangement is so simple and beautiful! Lovely for the holidays.

@johndewey6358

Simply beautiful & timeless performance.🎉

@garburolak

OMG, this is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard!

@medici__

same

@myfavoritethings681

Have u heard mary j blige's version? That one blew me away. This one is nice too.

@vanjohnson9476

I at-least listen to this song once a week,just to remember how a real song is made,thank you ms.sarah Vaughan.

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