Ding Dong
Teach-In Lyrics

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When you're feeling all right
Everything is uptight
Try to sing a song that goes ding-ding-a-dong
There will be no sorrow
When you sing tomorrow
And you walk along with your ding-dang-dong

Dinge-dong

Every hour
When you pick a flower
Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Dinge-dong
Listen to it
Maybe it's a big hit
Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Sing ding-ding-dong

When you're feeling all right
Everything is uptight
Listen to a song that goes ding-ding-a-dong
And the world looks sunny
Everyone is funny
When they sing a song that goes ding-dang-dong

Dinge-dong
Every hour
When you pick a flower
Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Dinge-dong
Listen to it
Maybe it's a big hit
Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Sing ding-ding-dong

Ding dang dong
Dinge dange dang
When you think it's all over
They let me down
Dry your tears and forget all your sorrow
Try to smile when you'll say good-bye
Ding-dong-ding-dong
Ding-dang-dong
When you wake up tomorrow
When the sun is up in the sky

When you're feeling all right
Everything is uptight
Try to sing a song that goes ding-ding-a-dong
There will be no sorrow
When you sing tomorrow
And you walk along with your ding-ding-dong

Dinge-dong
Every hour
When you pick a flower
Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Dinge-dong
Listen to it
Maybe it's a big hit
Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone

Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Sing ding ding dong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ding A Dong" by Teach-In talk about the power of music to uplift one's spirit and bring joy and optimism to our lives. The song suggests that when we feel down or everything seems to be going wrong, we should sing a happy tune that goes "ding-ding-a-dong" and all our worries will disappear. The song encourages us to appreciate the present moment and to enjoy the simple things in life, like picking a flower or walking in the sun, regardless of our circumstances. The recurring refrain of "dinge-dong" reinforces the idea that happiness can be found in the most unexpected places and that there is a music to everything in life.

The lyrics were written by Dutch songwriter Will Luikinga in 1975 and were subsequently translated into English by the band's guitarist Koos Versteeg. The song went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest the same year and became an international hit, reaching the top charts in several European countries. The upbeat melody, catchy lyrics, and joyful performance by the band are some of the elements that contributed to the song's popularity.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're feeling all right
During a moment of positive emotion

Everything is uptight
Though circumstances may be tense

Try to sing a song that goes ding-ding-a-dong
Attempt to sing a cheerful tune

There will be no sorrow
Negative feelings will leave

When you sing tomorrow
When you sing a lighthearted tune in the future

And you walk along with your ding-dang-dong
Stroll with a happy tune in your head

Dinge-dong
Sound of a bell

Every hour
Happens frequently

When you pick a flower
During a pleasant activity

Even when your lover is gone, gone, gone
Despite experiencing heartbreak

Listen to it
Pay attention to the happy sound