Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers … Read Full Bio ↴Premiering in 1969, this educational television show aimed at preschoolers has charmed generations of youngsters ever since. The show - featuring a lovable cast of characters including Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Oscar the Grouch, Elmo, Snuffy, Grover and many others - has delighted and educated children and adults alike, with its collection of songs, skits, and celebrity guest appearances.

I Am Blue
Sesame Street Lyrics

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I am chicken, hear me squawk
Hear me crow and hear me bawck
Watch me rule my roost
And strut around my coop
People say I've got great legs
And they're nuts about my eggs
And when they're sick they gobble down my soup

Oh yes, I am proud
Of the way I peck and scratch
I am plump, I am loud
Just don't count me 'till I hatch
I'm nutritious, I am pure, I'm delicious, I'm cocksure
I am tender, I'm exceptional
I am chicken!

I am chicken I'm not scared
'Cause I'm always well prepared
And I feed all kinds of people every day
I can cackle with the best
And I'll tackle any test
Showing even when I'm down, I'm still Grade A

Oh no, I'm no dumb cluck
And I won't throw in the towel
I'm no turkey, I'm no duck
I'm the fairest of the fowl
I am tasteful to the end
I'm your finest feathered friend
I am plucky, I'm unflappable, I am chicken!

She is tender, she is loud,
She is plucky, she is proud
She's delicious, she is pure
She's nutritious, she's cocksure
She can cook and she is chic
And we love her wings and beak

She is tender, she is loud,
She is plucky, she is proud
She's delicious, she is pure
She's nutritious, she's cocksure

She can cook and she is chic
And we love her wings and beak

Overall Meaning

The song "I Am Chicken" by Sesame Street is an upbeat and fun song that celebrates the proud and confident nature of chickens. The lyrics highlight the various attributes that make chickens a valuable source of food and companionship. The song describes how chickens rule their roost and strut around their coops with confidence. They are proud of the way they peck and scratch, and they are not scared of anything, because they are always prepared.

The song also emphasizes the nutritious and delicious nature of chicken meat and eggs. People love their eggs, and when they are sick, they gobble down chicken soup. Despite some misconceptions about chickens being unintelligent, the song highlights that they are not dumb clucks, and they always tackle every test with confidence. They are grade-A birds and are tasteful to the end.

The song's last lines celebrate the various attributes that make chickens exceptional; they are plucky, unflappable, and delicious. The song shows chickens in a positive light, and it is a fun way of acknowledging the value and importance of chickens in society.

Line by Line Meaning

I am chicken, hear me squawk
I am a chicken and I make noise by squawking

Hear me crow and hear me bawck
I also make crowing and clucking sounds

Watch me rule my roost
I am the leader of my flock

And strut around my coop
I am proud and confident as I walk around my home

People say I've got great legs
Some people admire my physical appearance and specifically mention my legs

And they're nuts about my eggs
People love to eat my eggs

And when they're sick they gobble down my soup
People also consume my soup when they are unwell

Oh yes, I am proud
I am very proud of myself

Of the way I peck and scratch
I am proud of the way I peck and scratch the ground

I am plump, I am loud
I may be chubby but my voice is strong

Just don't count me 'till I hatch
I shouldn't be underestimated or disregarded before I am born

I'm nutritious, I am pure, I'm delicious, I'm cocksure
I am healthy, unadulterated, tasty and confident

I am tender, I'm exceptional
I am soft and unique

I am chicken!
Overall, I am a chicken

I am chicken I'm not scared
I am courageous and fearless

'Cause I'm always well prepared
I am always ready for anything

And I feed all kinds of people every day
I provide food for many different types of people every day

I can cackle with the best
I can laugh heartily with the most skilled at it

And I'll tackle any test
I will take on any challenge with determination

Showing even when I'm down, I'm still Grade A
Even in difficult situations, I still perform at my best

Oh no, I'm no dumb cluck
I am not stupid or foolish

And I won't throw in the towel
I won't give up easily

I'm no turkey, I'm no duck
I am not a turkey or a duck

I'm the fairest of the fowl
I am the most beautiful among the other bird species

I am tasteful to the end
I remain delicious until the end of my life

I'm your finest feathered friend
I am a great friend to humans

I am plucky, I'm unflappable, I am chicken!
I am courageous, persistent and I am still a chicken

She is tender, she is loud,
Referring to the chicken

She is plucky, she is proud
The chicken is brave and confident

She's delicious, she is pure
The chicken's meat is delicious and pure

She's nutritious, she's cocksure
The chicken is healthy and full of confidence

She can cook and she is chic
The chicken's meat can be cooked into a tasty dish and it's also fashionable to have chicken as a meal

And we love her wings and beak
People enjoy eating the wings and beak of the chicken

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CERF, STILES

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on Once Is Not Enough

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