Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Songs For Children Lyrics
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How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When he nothing shines upon,
Then you show your little light,
Then the traveler in the dark,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
He could not see which way to go,
If you did not twinkle so.
In the dark blue sky you keep,
And often through my curtains peep,
For you never shut your eye,
Till the sun is in the sky.
As your bright and tiny spark,
Lights the traveler in the dark.
Though I know not what you are,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
The lyrics to “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” are a sweet and simple exploration of wonder and gratitude for the beauty in the world. The singer is addressing the star, marveling at its shining presence in the sky above. The phrase “How I wonder what you are” conveys both awe and curiosity, an acknowledgement of the star’s mystery and power.
The second stanza speaks to the star’s significance in the nighttime landscape, when the sun is no longer shining. The star’s light takes on a greater importance as a guide for travelers and a constant presence in the sky. In this way, the star becomes a symbol of comfort and safety in the midst of darkness.
The last stanza brings the theme of gratitude back to the forefront, with the singer thanking the star for its role in illuminating the night and making the world a more beautiful place. The phrase “Though I know not what you are” underscores the mystery and wonder of the star, and the recognition that some things in the world will always remain unknown and enigmatic.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle, twinkle, little star,
Oh little star, how you shine and sparkle!
How I wonder what you are.
I can't help but be curious about what you really are.
Up above the world so high,
You're so high up in the sky and beyond reach.
Like a diamond in the sky.
You're just like a precious diamond up there, shining bright.
When the blazing sun is gone,
When the sun sets and disappears from sight,
When he nothing shines upon,
Leaving the earth in darkness, with no light to see by,
Then you show your little light,
You appear and give off a small, but bright light.
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night.
You keep shining and twinkling all night long.
Then the traveler in the dark,
If someone's traveling at night and can't see where they're going,
Thanks you for your tiny spark,
They'll be grateful for even the small amount of light you emit.
He could not see which way to go,
Without your light, he'd be lost and not know where to travel.
If you did not twinkle so.
Thankfully, you continue to twinkle and provide guidance.
In the dark blue sky you keep,
You shine and twinkle brightly in the deep, dark blue sky.
And often through my curtains peep,
Sometimes your light even makes it through to peek in through my window.
For you never shut your eye,
You never stop shining and twinking brightly.
Till the sun is in the sky.
Until the sun rises and shines its own light upon the earth.
As your bright and tiny spark,
Even though you're just a small, tiny spark of light,
Lights the traveler in the dark.
Your light can still guide and help a traveler who's lost in the dark.
Though I know not what you are,
Even though I may not truly understand what you are or how you work,
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
I can still appreciate your shining and twinkling beauty, little star.
Writer(s): WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
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