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.

Im the Big One Now
Sesame Street Lyrics

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Well, my Mama had a baby
And that baby's here to stay
Someday our baby maybe
Finally big enough to play
For now, I'm fetching diapers
For now, I'm helping out
I help feed him and I wipe him
When that food comes flying out

And it's me who knows how
'Cause I'm the big one now

I hug him and I squeeze him
And I help him learn to talk
I try hard not to tease her
While she's learning how to walk
I help to read him stories
I help pick up his toys
I teach her to play peek-a-boo
And I teach her to make noise
And it's me who knows how
'Cause I'm the big one now

I love my little sister
The sharing and caring
I love to choose the teeny little
Clothes that she'll be wearing
I love my little brother
There ain't nothing to it
Well, sometimes it's a dirty job
But someone's got to do it

Well, my Mama brought a baby home
To join our family
And together every day we're all
As happy as can be
That baby's gotten bigger
That kid is really fun
And I'm so proud that I'm allowed
To be the grown-up one
It's me who knows how
'Cause I'm the big one now
Yes, it's me who knows how
'Cause I'm the big one now

Yeah, that's me

Overall Meaning

interpreting the song "I'm the Big One Now" by Sesame Street. The song talks about a child who becomes the older sibling after their mother gave birth to a baby. The song emphasizes the responsibility of being an older sibling, and how it requires helping out with taking care of the new family member. The lyrics talk about how the child takes on different roles such as feeding, changing, and playing with the baby. The child also teaches the baby how to walk, talk, and learn new things. The song highlights the importance of being responsible and caring for the younger one while also fostering love and care. Indeed, it's a beautiful song that aims to teach children about their roles in a family and how to care for one another.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, my Mama had a baby
My mom had a new baby

And that baby's here to stay
The baby is staying with us forever

Someday our baby maybe finally big enough to play
Maybe one day the baby will be big enough to play with us

For now, I'm fetching diapers
Right now, I am getting diapers for the baby

For now, I'm helping out
I am helping out with the baby

I help feed him and I wipe him. When that food comes flying out
I help feed the baby and clean up when it spits up food

And it's me who knows how. 'Cause I'm the big one now
I am the one who knows how to take care of the baby because I am the oldest

I hug him and I squeeze him, And I help him learn to talk
I give the baby hugs, help him learn to talk,

I try hard not to tease her, While she's learning how to walk
I try my best not to tease my sister while she learns how to walk

I help to read him stories, I help pick up his toys
I help read stories and clean up the baby's toys

I teach her to play peek-a-boo, And I teach her to make noise
I teach my sister to play peek-a-boo and make noise

I love my little sister, The sharing and caring
I love my sister and enjoy sharing and taking care of her

I love to choose the teeny little Clothes that she'll be wearing
I enjoy picking out clothes for my sister

I love my little brother, There ain't nothing to it
I also love my little brother

Well, sometimes it's a dirty job, But someone's got to do it
Taking care of the baby can be messy, but it needs to be done

Well, my Mama brought a baby home, To join our family
My mom brought the baby home to be part of our family

And together every day we're all, As happy as can be
Every day, we are all happy together as a family

That baby's gotten bigger, That kid is really fun
The baby has grown bigger and is now a fun kid

And I'm so proud that I'm allowed, To be the grown-up one
I am proud to be the one taking on grown-up responsibilities

Yes, it's me who knows how, 'Cause I'm the big one now
I am the one who knows how to take care of the baby since I am the oldest

Yeah, that's me
That's who I am

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DURKEE, JACOBS

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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

just now