Days of the Week
Sesame Street Lyrics

The lyrics of Sesame Street's song "Days of the Week" sung by Roosevelt Franklin talk about the days of the week and the activities or routines that happen on each day. The song starts with the singer, Roosevelt Franklin, describing his Monday morning routine. He's on his way to school, and the girls in the background are chanting the day of the week, creating a chorus. He then continues to describe his routine for Tuesday, mentioning that he ate his breakfast, but also adding humor by saying he couldn't recall what he ate that day. The girls in the background continue to repeat Tuesday's name.

As Roosevelt Franklin moves on to Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, he informs us that he's in school every day and that going five times a week helps him get "five times smarter." The repetition of the girls slowly fades into the background, as Roosevelt Franklin's voice becomes clearer and more enthusiastic. Finally, he ends the song about the weekdays and moves onto the weekend. That's when he shares exciting news! On Saturdays and Sundays, he can play and enjoy his free time.

Overall, the song portrays a typical week in the life of a student, balancing school routine and weekend fun. The repetition of the girls chanting each day's name creates a rhythm that's easy to remember and sing along. The song is a great teaching tool for young children to learn about days of the week and to understand the concept of the weekday vs. weekend.