Pinocchio
Tannie Riana Lyrics
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Pinocchio
Hout kabouter
Jy's 'n stouter
Jy laat jou tog so maklik vang
En raak dan altyd vreeslik bang
Jou klein kalant
Wie's jou maatjie
Plat voet vaatjie
Haar naam is Gina en sy kwaak
As jy vir haar dit moeilik maak
Jou klein kalant
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Ou Geppetto
Kyk net hierso
Jou seuntjie is 'n marionet
Hy's baie lief en baie pret
Die klein kalant
Giulietta
Sy kan so kla
Maar soos ons almal sien sy gou
Sy's baie lief vir Pinochio
Die klein kalant
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Houtkop kindjie
Liefste seuntjie
Wat jou mannewales met ons deel
Jy het ons harte weggesteel
Jou klein kalant
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
The song Pinocchio by Tannie Riana is a fun and playful tune that tells the story of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet brought to life by a fairy. The lyrics address Pinocchio directly, referring to him as "hout kabouter" which translates to "wooden gnome". The song highlights Pinocchio's tendency to be easily tricked and to become fearful, alluding to his experiences with characters such as the fox and the cat who deceive him.
The song also introduces several other characters from the story, including Geppetto, Pinocchio's "father", and Giulietta, a love interest. The lyrics describe Giulietta as someone who may complain, but who ultimately loves Pinocchio deeply. There is also a mention of a character named Gina, who the lyrics suggest may be a bit tough to deal with.
Throughout the song, Pinocchio is referred to as "jou klein kalant", which translates to "your little child". This emphasizes the childlike nature of the character, and the overall playful tone of the song.
Overall, Tannie Riana's Pinocchio is a cheerful and lighthearted take on the beloved fairy tale, capturing the spirit of the story and its characters through catchy lyrics and upbeat melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Hout kabouter
Wooden gnome
Jy's 'n stouter
You're a rascal
Jy laat jou tog so maklik vang
You let yourself be easily caught
En raak dan altyd vreeslik bang
And then you always get terribly scared
Jou klein kalant
Your little child
Wie's jou maatjie
Who's your friend
Plat voet vaatjie
Flat-footed uncle
Haar naam is Gina en sy kwaak
Her name is Gina and she quacks
As jy vir haar dit moeilik maak
If you make it difficult for her
Jou klein kalant
Your little child
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Ou Geppetto
Old Geppetto
Kyk net hierso
Just look here
Jou seuntjie is 'n marionet
Your little son is a puppet
Hy's baie lief en baie pret
He's very loving and very fun
Die klein kalant
The little child
Giulietta
Giulietta
Sy kan so kla
She can complain so much
Maar soos ons almal sien sy gou
But as we all see, she's quick
Sy's baie lief vir Pinochio
She's very fond of Pinocchio
Die klein kalant
The little child
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Houtkop kindjie
Wooden-headed child
Liefste seuntjie
Dearest little son
Wat jou mannewales met ons deel
Who shares your boyish exploits with us
Jy het ons harte weggesteel
You've stolen our hearts
Jou klein kalant
Your little child
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
Pinocchio
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