Skip To My Lou
The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra Lyrics
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Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Can't get a red bird,
Jay bird'll do,
Can't get a red bird,
Jay bird'll do,
Can't get a red bird,
Jay bird'll do,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Fly's in the buttermilk,
Shoo, fly, shoo,
Fly's in the buttermilk,
Shoo, fly, shoo,
Fly's in the buttermilk,
Shoo, fly, shoo,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Cat's in the cream jar,
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
Cat's in the cream jar,
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
Cat's in the cream jar,
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
The song "Skip to My Lou" by The Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra is a playful and energetic children's song that encourages skipping and movement. The repetition of the chorus "Skip to my Lou, my darlin'" reinforces the bond between two individuals who are enjoying each other's company as they skip along.
The first verse expresses the singer's desire for a red bird, but the singer settles for a jay bird instead. This can be seen as a metaphor for accepting what one has rather than always searching for something better. The second verse features a reference to a fly being in the buttermilk and a cat being stuck in a cream jar. These verses offer an opportunity for children to engage in imaginative play and create their own scenarios as they skip along to the music.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and fun way for children to engage in physical activity and playfulness while learning about accepting what they have and using their imagination.
Line by Line Meaning
Skip, skip, skip to my Lou,
Let's skip merrily to my beloved friend Lou's house!
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Let's go to Lou's house, my beloved friend!
Can't get a red bird,
I can't find a red bird to play with.
Jay bird'll do,
But a jay bird is a good substitute.
Fly's in the buttermilk,
There is a fly in the buttermilk.
Shoo, fly, shoo,
Get out of there, fly!
Cat's in the cream jar,
A cat is stuck in the cream jar.
Ooh, ooh, ooh,
That's not good, let's figure out a way to help.
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Let's go to Lou's house, my beloved friend!
Skip to my Lou, my darlin'.
Let's go to Lou's house, my beloved friend.
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.