Thomas The Tank Engine
TV Theme Songs Unlimited Lyrics
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shunting trucks and hauling freight
red and green and brown and blue
their the really useful crew
all with different roles to play
The lyrics to TV Theme Songs Unlimited's song Thomas The Tank Engine are all about the different trains and their important roles in the world of transportation. The first line "their two their 4 their 6 their 8" refers to the different types of locomotives, each with a different number of wheels depending on their purpose. The main focus of the song is on the "shunting trucks and hauling freight" which are the workhorses of the railway system, responsible for moving and delivering goods from one place to another. As the song goes on, we learn that these working trains come in different colors - "red and green and brown and blue" - but they are all important members of the "really useful crew."
The end of the lyrics emphasizes the importance of each train and their unique roles in the railway system. They may look different and have different abilities, but they all work together to make transportation possible. This song reinforces the idea that every worker in a team is important, no matter how different their skills or abilities may be.
Line by Line Meaning
their two their 4 their 6 their 8
The trains being referred to have different numbers on them.
shunting trucks and hauling freight
The trains are working to move trucks and transport goods.
red and green and brown and blue
The trains come in a variety of colors, including red, green, brown, and blue.
their the really useful crew
The trains are known for being helpful and important.
all with different roles to play
Each train has a unique job to do in the transportation process.
Contributed by Aaliyah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.