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).
The Rules
The Backyardigans Lyrics
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We must be sneaky now
Uniqua:
I must be sneaky
Tyrone:
Especially sneaky now
Uniqua:
Especially sneaky now
Tyrone:
You can’t have shoes that are squeaky now, lady, you gotta be quiet, too
Uniqua:
Quiet, too
Tyrone:
Quiet, too...
Rule number one: be quiet; you cannot make a sound
Make sure your feet land softly when they step upon the ground
Uniqua:
Okay, I must be quiet, I will not make a sound
But what if I must yell or shriek or howl like a hound?
Tyrone:
You mustn’t even make a peep, or else we will be found
Pay attention, lady, ‘cause here’s rule number two
If you see that monster, do not let it play with you
If you play with the monster, lady, you’ll be through
‘Cause whoever plays with the monster will become a monster, too!
Uniqua:
If I play with that monster, I’ll be a monster, too
Hey, that might be pretty neat, It might be fun to do
Tyrone:
No that won’t be neat! It’s not what you should do!
So if you see that monster, do not let it play with you!
We’ll creep and sneak to peek around ‘till we find that soccer ball...
Uniqua:
Soccer ball...
Both:
Till we find that soccer ball!
The Backyardigans's song 'The Rules' is a playful tune that features Tyrone and Uniqua sneaking around to find a lost soccer ball. The song sets the tone for an adventure, guiding the two characters through a set of rules that they have to follow to accomplish their goal. The first rule that Tyrone outlines is that they have to be quiet and avoid making any noise that might alert the monster that lurks nearby. Uniqua is unsure about how to stay silent, but she understands that this is an essential part of their mission. The second rule that Tyrone shares is to avoid playing with the monster who resides near the soccer ball. He warns Uniqua that playing with the monster would result in an unwanted transformation as whoever plays with the monster will become a monster, too. The song ends on a promising note as the two characters repeat their desire to find the lost soccer ball.
The song 'The Rules' is an example of how The Backyardigans combine fun elements with educational content. The lyrics guide children to develop analytical thinking by laying down rules that the characters have to follow to achieve their aim. The song also highlights the importance of teamwork and sticking to the rules to accomplish a mission. The catchy tune and lively lyrics make it an entertaining song that parents can use to engage their children while teaching them valuable life skills.
Line by Line Meaning
We must be sneaky now
We need to move carefully and quietly without being noticed by anyone.
I must be sneaky
I have to be very careful and cautious to avoid being detected.
Especially sneaky now
We need to be even more careful and cautious than before.
You can’t have shoes that are squeaky now, lady, you gotta be quiet, too
Your shoes should not create any noise as we move quietly, and you must also avoid making any noise.
Quiet, too
I need to be quiet as well to avoid being detected.
Rule number one: be quiet; you cannot make a sound
Make sure your feet land softly when they step upon the ground
The first rule is to be completely silent and avoid making any noise, even when walking should be as gentle as possible.
Okay, I must be quiet, I will not make a sound
But what if I must yell or shriek or howl like a hound?
I understand that I need to be quiet, but what if there is an emergency, and I need to make a loud noise like yelling, shrieking, or howling?
You mustn’t even make a peep, or else we will be found
Pay attention, lady, ‘cause here’s rule number two
If you see that monster, do not let it play with you
If you play with the monster, lady, you’ll be through
‘Cause whoever plays with the monster will become a monster, too!
It's imperative not to make any noise, which might alert others to our presence. The second rule is to avoid playing with the monster at all costs since doing so will result in being transformed into a monster.
If I play with that monster, I’ll be a monster, too
Hey, that might be pretty neat, It might be fun to do
If I play with the monster, I will become one too, and that might seem fascinating and enjoyable.
No that won’t be neat! It’s not what you should do!
So if you see that monster, do not let it play with you!
Becoming a monster is dangerous and has grave consequences. Therefore, if you encounter the monster, you must avoid it at all costs.
We’ll creep and sneak to peek around ‘till we find that soccer ball...
Soccer ball...
Till we find that soccer ball!
We will carefully and quietly look for the soccer ball, and we will not stop until we find it.
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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 ?