Healthy Food
Sesame Street Lyrics
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When me don't, they shout,
"Look, he trying to throw loyal fans a curve!
What he doing eating fish,
Or vegetable dish?
Man, he sure got a lot of nerve!"
Well, me answer you straight,
Taking only cookies is all wrong!
'Cause you also got to eat
Fruit or veggies and meat
If you want to be healthy and strong!
Word up! ( not in this translation, but CM does say this on the video )
(Chorus)
Healthy food!
Boy, it taste so good.
Me one healthy dude
'Cause me eat healthy food.
Me love it boiled or stewed,
Me love it whole or chewed.
You'd feel just great if you'd
Eat some healthy food!
Me promise that when you eat varied menu,
You get more out of every meal.
You need balanced diet,
Come on and try it!
Not believe how great you'll feel!
Munch some carrots or beans
Or poultry or greens,
Along with your chocolate chip.
And banana or plum
Will make you go, "Yum!"
Nutrition--- it really hip!
( repeat chorus )
There broiled spring chicken,
Grapes ripe for picking,
And swordfish, tuna and trout.
And apple and cherry,
And all kinds of berry,
And broccoli and Brussel sprout!
There lettuce, tomato,
Boiled new potato,
There spinach and celery and beet.
Milk and honey and cheese,
Peanuts, peppers, and peas,
Pears and peaches and cream of wheat!
( repeat chorus twice )
In Sesame Street's song "Healthy Food," Cookie Monster famous for his love of sweets, talks about the importance of eating a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and meat to stay healthy and strong. He says that eating only cookies is wrong, and even though he loves cookies, he knows that eating only one type of food is not the way to go. Cookie Monster also emphasizes the importance of variety in our diets and encourages us to try different foods.
The lyrics of the song offer great nutritional advice by mentioning various foods that are healthy and nutrients-rich such as carrots, beans, poultry, greens, apples, cherries, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, celery, beets, milk, honey, cheese, peanuts, peppers, peas, pears, and peaches. The song also reminds us that if we eat a varied menu, we will get more out of every meal and we will feel great.
Overall, the song's message is to eat healthily and to make sure that we eat a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and meat. The song encourages children and adults to discover new foods and to enjoy different tastes and textures, making healthy eating a fun and exciting experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, me known for eating cookie, When me don't, they shout,
"Look, he trying to throw loyal fans a curve! What he doing eating fish, Or vegetable dish? Man, he sure got a lot of nerve!"
People expect me to only eat cookies, but when I try to eat something healthy, they criticize me. They're surprised and think that something must be wrong. They can't believe that I'd want to eat fish or veggies. They think that I'm being disloyal to what they know me for.
Well, me answer you straight, When me filling up plate, Taking only cookies is all wrong! 'Cause you also got to eat Fruit or veggies and meat If you want to be healthy and strong!
Let me set the record straight- you can't just eat cookies all the time! You need to have a balanced meal with fruits, veggies, and proteins if you want to be healthy and strong, and cookies can't be the only thing on your plate.
(Chorus)
Healthy food! Boy, it taste so good. Me one healthy dude 'Cause me eat healthy food. Me love it boiled or stewed, Me love it whole or chewed. You'd feel just great if you'd Eat some healthy food!
Healthy food is delicious and nutritious! When I eat healthy, I feel great and strong, and it's not just limited to one type of food- I love it whether it's boiled, stewed, whole, or chewed. Anyone can feel this amazing if they start eating healthy food!
Me promise that when you eat varied menu, You get more out of every meal. You need balanced diet, Come on and try it! Not believe how great you'll feel!
I promise you that when you have a varied diet, every meal becomes much more enjoyable! You need to have a balanced diet and try eating different types of food. Trust me, you won't believe how great you'll feel when you start eating healthy food.
Munch some carrots or beans Or poultry or greens, Along with your chocolate chip. And banana or plum Will make you go, "Yum!" Nutrition--- it really hip!
You can munch on some carrots, beans, poultry, or greens and still indulge in chocolate chips! Even a simple banana or plum can taste amazing and is healthy for you. Trust me, nutrition is really cool!
There broiled spring chicken, Grapes ripe for picking, And swordfish, tuna and trout. And apple and cherry, And all kinds of berry, And broccoli and Brussel sprout!
There's a whole variety of food you can enjoy while still eating healthy. From broiled chicken to grapes to different kinds of fish, and even nutritious fruits and veggies such as apples, berries, broccoli, and Brussel sprouts.
There lettuce, tomato, Boiled new potato, There spinach and celery and beet. Milk and honey and cheese, Peanuts, peppers, and peas, Pears and peaches and cream of wheat!
There's even more healthy foods out there such as lettuce, tomatoes, boiled potatoes, spinach, celery, and even beets! You can mix it up with some milk, honey, or cheese, or even some peanuts, peppers, and peas. Don't forget about pears and peaches too, and you can even eat cream of wheat.
( repeat chorus twice )
Let's recap- Eating healthy food is great for your body and mind, and there's such a wide variety of tasty, nutritious meals out there. You can eat any type of food boiled, stewed, whole, or chewed and still enjoy it. So let's start eating more healthy food and feeling amazing!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SU LUBNER
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Megan
on Once Is Not Enough
I get it, it teaches kids you might not just have enough so you have to have more