Final: What's The Name Of That Song?
Sesame Street Lyrics
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La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
La de da de dum
La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
It goes la de da de dum
La de da de dum
Something something birds
La de da de dum
La de da dee
I wish I remembered the words
La de da de dum
La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
La de da de dum
La de da de dum
I'd like to sing right along!
I've heard it said
With words and music
A fellow can't go wrong
So la de da de dum
La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
La de da de dum
La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
La de da de dum
La de da de dum
We need the name of that song!
It goes la de da de dum
La de da de dum
Something, something nice
La de da de dum
La de da dee
I think it repeats itself twice!
La de da de dum
La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
La de da de dum
La de da dee
I know the name of that song!
It's called, now wait
I think I got it!
Oh, no, I must be wrong
So la de da de dum
La de da de dum
What's the name of that song?
Honk-ee, honk-ee honk, honk-ee honk-ee honk
What's the name of that song?
La de da de dum, la de da de
They keep on singing that song
They go la de da de dum, la de da de dum
La de da de dum
La de da de dum, la de da de dum
They start it all over again
La de da de dum, la de da de dum
Something shining above
We can't help singing la de da de dum
Loud and clear and strong
But la de da de dum, la de da de dum
La de da de dum, la de da de dum
La de da de dum, laa!
What is the name of that song?
"What's the Name of That Song?" from Sesame Street is a fun and light-hearted tune that captures the essence of a catchy and memorable melody that everyone wants to sing along to but just can't quite remember the name of. The lyrics begin with an unclear memory of birds singing and the frustration of not being able to recall the words, but the singer remains confident that with words and music, one can't go wrong. The songwriters cleverly use nonsense syllables such as "la de da de dum" and "honk-ee honk-ee honk" to playfully indicate the struggle of trying to remember a song's title.
As the song progresses, the repetition of the "la de da de dum" melody becomes more prominent while the lyrics provide hints of the mystery song's subject matter, as something "nice" and "shining above." Eventually, the singer arrives at what they believe to be the title, only to question themselves and the listener with the playful refrain: "What's the name of that song?" The song ends with everyone continuing to sing the indelible melody, fueled by their joy for music and the magic of shared musical memories.
Line by Line Meaning
La de da de dum
Opening line of the song, repeated multiple times.
What's the name of that song?
The main question asked throughout the song.
Something something birds
Refers to a part of the lyrics that the singer is trying to recall.
I wish I remembered the words
Expressing frustration at not being able to remember the lyrics.
I'd like to sing right along!
Expressing enthusiasm to join in and sing along.
With words and music, a fellow can't go wrong
Indicates the importance and power of music in bringing people together.
We need the name of that song!
Restating the central question of the song.
I think it repeats itself twice!
Realization that a specific part of the song is repeated.
I know the name of that song!
Momentary realization of the answer to the central question.
Oh, no, I must be wrong
Disappointed realization that the answer to the central question is not known.
They keep on singing that song
Describing the repetitive nature of the song that keeps getting stuck in one's head.
Something shining above
Referring to another part of the song that the singer is trying to remember.
Loud and clear and strong
Emphasizing the passion and energy behind singing along to the song.
La de da de dum, la de da de
Closing lines of the song, repeated multiple times.
What is the name of that song?
Final reiteration of the central question of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
Written by: AXLEROD, POTTLE
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