So far The Backyardigans musical vocabulary ranges from 60s Garage Punk (Monster Detective) to Bossa Nova (Castaways) to Kenya Highlife (Mission to Mars) to Klezmer (Horsin' Around).
Rockabilly Lullaby
The Backyardigans Lyrics
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The sun is a fallin', and it's time for me to say, hush
Hush
Hush little mermaid, goodnight
Hush
Hush little mermaid, sleep tight
Close your eyes, close your eyes and lay down your head
In your peaceful ocean bed, have a snooze, please, like I said
And hush
Hush
Hush little mermaid, goodnight, hush little mermaid, sleep tight
You're feeling kind of sleepy
You're feeling kind of loopy
Your fins are getting floppy
And your eyelids getting droopy
May your dreams be sweet as you fall into a snooze
Perhaps again we'll meet but now we have to cruise, so hush
Hush
Hush, little mermaid, goodnight
Hush
Hush little mermaid, sleep tight, hush, hush little mermaid, goodnight
Hush little mermaid, hush little mermaid, goodnight
The song "Rockabilly Lullaby" by The Backyardigans tells the story of a mermaid who had a busy day and is now tired, and her friend is singing a lullaby to help her fall asleep. The lyrics revolve around the theme of sleep and restorative dreams that the mermaid might have. The friend asks her to close her eyes and lay down her head in her peaceful ocean bed and have a snooze. The song's pace is slow, which goes hand in hand with the theme of the song. The singer's voice matches the interpretation of the words and the rhythm, making it calming and soothing, just like a lullaby intended to put someone to sleep.
The phrase "Hush, little mermaid" is repeated in the chorus of the song, invoking a sense of comfort and peace to the listener. The lines "Your fins are getting floppy, and your eyelids getting droopy" express how relaxed and sleep-drawn the mermaid is feeling. The verse "May your dreams be sweet as you fall into a snooze. Perhaps again we'll meet, but now we have to cruise, so hush" suggests the possibility of meeting again in a dream world, and in the meantime, it's time for the mermaid to relax and sleep peacefully.
Line by Line Meaning
Rest my little darlin', you've had a busy day
Take a rest my dear, after all the troubles you faced today
The sun is a fallin', and it's time for me to say, hush
As the sun sets, it's time to sleep, so be quiet
Hush little mermaid, goodnight
Sleep well, dear little mermaid
Close your eyes, close your eyes and lay down your head
Shut your eyes and lay down to rest
In your peaceful ocean bed, have a snooze, please, like I said
Take a peaceful nap in your ocean bed, like I told you
And hush
Be quiet and calm down
You're feeling kind of sleepy
You're getting tired and drowsy
You're feeling kind of loopy
You're getting a bit dizzy and lightheaded
Your fins are getting floppy
Your fins are getting weak and loose
And your eyelids getting droopy
Your eyelids are getting heavy and closing
May your dreams be sweet as you fall into a snooze
I hope you have sweet dreams as you fall asleep
Perhaps again we'll meet but now we have to cruise, so hush
Maybe we'll meet again, but for now, we have to leave, so be quiet
Hush, little mermaid, goodnight
Hush now, sleep well, little mermaid
Hush little mermaid, sleep tight
Hush now, sleep soundly, little mermaid
Hush, hush little mermaid, goodnight
Be quiet now, and sleep well, dear little mermaid
Hush little mermaid, hush little mermaid, goodnight
Be calm and quiet, dear little mermaid, sleep well
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Evan Lurie, Adam Peltzman, Paul Smith
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mario
on The Backyardigans Theme Song
I like it so can you make the lyrics of the backyardigans ending song also known as the snacktime song and write the description of the song's meaning ?