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Sesame Street Lyrics


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Sunny days sweeping the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street?

Come and play everything's a-okay
Friendly neighbors there
That's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get how to get to -

Sunny days sweeping the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street?

Come and play everything's a-okay
Family, neighbors, friends
That's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to Sesame Street?
How to get to Sesame Street?




How to get to Sesame Street?
How to get to Sesame Street?

Overall Meaning

The song "But I Like You" from Sesame Street is a delightful tune about friendship and finding joy in simple things. The song begins with Ernie asking Bert about things he likes, and despite Bert wanting to sleep, Ernie insists. Bert lists things like paper clips, bottle caps, and pigeons, which Ernie doesn't like, but he is quick to point out that he still likes Bert. Ernie then lists things he likes, such as playing jokes and watching the zoo's hippopotamus, leading to Bert's realization that he likes that too. They then continue to list other things they like, even if the other person doesn't, ending with the declaration that even if they don't always like everything, they still like each other.


The song captures the essence of a true friendship, where you may not share all the same interests, but the connection and companionship are the real treasure. It also highlights the importance of appreciating the small things in life, like paper clips and bottle caps, as they can bring joy too. The song's upbeat and cheery melody makes it a fun sing-along for children and adults alike.


Line by Line Meaning

Paper clips?
Ernie is surprised that Bert likes paper clips.


Bottle caps!
Bert likes collecting bottle caps.


Love pigeons, oh, yes I do
Bert loves pigeons.


Well, Bert, you know I don't really like any of those things But I like you
Ernie admits that he doesn't share Bert's interests but he still likes Bert.


Playing jokes!
Ernie loves playing jokes.


Rubber duckie!
Ernie loves his rubber duck.


Bubble gum! Yes I do
Ernie enjoys bubble gum.


Well now, Ernie I'm not crazy 'bout any of those things But I like you
Bert acknowledges that he doesn't like what Ernie likes, but he still likes him.


I like to lie awake In bed at night and talk to you
Ernie enjoys conversing with Bert before sleep.


Hey, Ernie, you know what? What, Bert? I like that, too!
Bert agrees with Ernie liking the hippopotamus at the zoo.


Jelly beans!
Ernie likes jelly beans.


Lentil soup? Yeah!
Bert likes lentil soup.


Yes I do
Both like a marching band and a music box.


Still we're awfully lucky 'Cause I like you
Despite not having the same likes, Bert and Ernie feel lucky to have each other in their lives.




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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

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