Rubber Duckie
Sesame Street (Children's) Lyrics


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Well, here I am in my tubby again
And my tubby's all filled with water and nice fluffy suds
And I've got my soap and washcloth to wash myself
And I've got my nifty scrub brush to help me scrub my back
And I've got a big fluffy towel to dry myself when I'm done
But there's one other thing that makes tubby time the very best time of the whole day
And do you know what that is?
It's a very special friend of mine my very favorite little pal

Rubber duckie you're the one
You make bath time lots of fun
Rubber duckie I'm awfully fond of you

Rubber duckie joy of joys
When I squeeze you, you make noise
Rubber duckie you're my very best friend it's true

Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby
I find a little fellow who's cute and yellow and chubby

Rub-a-dub-dubby
Rubber duckie, you're so fine
And I'm lucky that you're mine
Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of you

Hey, rubber duckie would you like me to scrub your back with my little nifty scrub brush?
You would okay, how's this?
Hey, you want me to scrub behind your ears?
Oh, I see you don't have any ears, do you?
Well, how about your tummy?
Scrub his little duckie tummy
Oh, he's ticklish oh-hoo

Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby
I find a little fellow who's cute and yellow and chubby

Rub-a-dub-dubby!
Rubber duckie, you're so fine
And I'm lucky that you're mine





Rubber duckie, I'd like a whole pond of
Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sesame Street's "Rubber Duckie" present a child's love and fascination with their rubber duck toy during tubby time. In the bath, the child enjoys the suds and has all the bath essentials to clean themselves, but the rubber duck adds an extra layer of fun and comfort to the experience. The child sings to the rubber duck about how much they love and appreciate it as their best friend. They play with the duck, scrub its back and tummy, and it makes them laugh when it's ticklish. The song describes interactions between the child and their rubber duck as if they are real, which creates a sense of anthropomorphism and imagination for the child listener.


There's a sense of nostalgia and innocence associated with the simple pleasures of tubby time and having a favorite toy to play with. The song reinforces the idea that cherishing special items, even if they are not real, can bring joy and comfort to our lives. The repeated chorus of "Rubber Duckie, you're the one / You make bath time lots of fun / Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of you" highlights the child's adoration for their rubber duck, and the catchy melody allows for easy sing-along.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, here I am in my tubby again
Once again, I find myself in my bathtub.


And my tubby's all filled with water and nice fluffy suds
My bathtub is full of warm water and bubbles, making it a pleasant experience.


And I've got my soap and washcloth to wash myself
I use my soap and washcloth to scrub my body clean during bathtime.


And I've got my nifty scrub brush to help me scrub my back
I use my handy scrub brush to reach the areas of my back that are difficult to clean.


And I've got a big fluffy towel to dry myself when I'm done
Once I'm finished with my bath, I have a large, soft towel to dry myself off with.


But there's one other thing that makes tubby time the very best time of the whole day
Despite all the other good things about bathtime, there's something else that makes it even better.


And do you know what that is?
Can you guess what that could be?


It's a very special friend of mine my very favorite little pal
My favorite part of taking a bath is spending time with my dear friend and favorite companion.


Rubber duckie you're the one
My rubber duckie is the most important part of my bathtime routine.


You make bath time lots of fun
Spending time with my rubber duckie during my baths makes the whole experience more enjoyable.


Rubber duckie I'm awfully fond of you
I really love my rubber duckie.


Rubber duckie joy of joys
How exciting it is to have a rubber duckie to play with!


When I squeeze you, you make noise
My rubber duckie makes a funny noise when I squeeze it, which I find amusing.


Rubber duckie you're my very best friend it's true
My rubber duckie is truly my most cherished friend and companion.


Oh, every day when I make my way to the tubby
Every single day, I make my way to the bathtub.


I find a little fellow who's cute and yellow and chubby
When I get into the bathtub, I am joined by a delightful little creature who is both adorable and plump.


Rub-a-dub-dubby
This is a playful phrase often associated with bathtime activities.


Rubber duckie, you're so fine
My rubber duckie is excellent and lovely in every way.


And I'm lucky that you're mine
I feel fortunate to have my rubber duckie as my companion and friend during bathtime.


Hey, rubber duckie would you like me to scrub your back with my little nifty scrub brush?
I offer to use my scrub brush to help clean my rubber duckie, despite its inability to actually get dirty.


You would okay, how's this?
I proceed to pretend to clean my rubber duckie with the scrub brush, as it cannot really benefit from being washed.


Hey, you want me to scrub behind your ears?
Despite knowing that ducks do not have ears, I humorously offer to clean that area for my rubber duckie.


Oh, I see you don't have any ears, do you?
Upon closer inspection, I realize that my rubber duckie does indeed not have any ears.


Well, how about your tummy?
Not one to be deterred, I suggest cleaning my rubber duckie's tummy instead.


Scrub his little duckie tummy
I playfully wash the tummy of my rubber duckie.


Oh, he's ticklish oh-hoo
I jokingly suggest that my rubber duckie is ticklish, which adds to the fun of bathtime.


Rubber duckie, I'd like a whole pond of
I express a desire to have a large collection of rubber duckies to play with.


Rubber duckie, I'm awfully fond of you
Despite any future additions to my rubber duckie collection, my affection for my original duckie remains strong.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jefferey A Moss

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