Row Your Boat
The Backyardigans (Children's) Lyrics
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Row your boat, row your boat, row your boat, boat, boat
Row, row, row your boat, look how fast I ride
Gonna be the first to paddle to the other side!
Row, row row your boat, I’ll go even faster
I’m so quick and smooth and slick, just call me kayak master!
Can’t afford to make a mistake, rowing on this freezing lake
‘Cause if a make a little mistake, I’ll hit the ice, my boat will break
So I row, row, row real slow, trying to keep afloat
Rowing kinda wobbly ‘cause my antlers rock the boat
Race your boat, race your boat, race your boat, boat, boat
Race your boat, race your boat, race your boat, boat, boat, race!
The children's song "Row Your Boat" by The Backyardigans is a playful and upbeat tune that encourages young listeners to indulge in their imaginations and explore the joys of rowing. The song begins with a repetitive series of lyrics that emphasize the importance of rowing - "Row your boat, row your boat, row your boat, boat, boat" - before transitioning into more descriptive and playful verses.
The second verse sees the singer expressing a sense of competitive rivalry, as they declare their intention to be the first to paddle to the other side. They assert their skill as a kayaker, confidently stating that they are "so quick and smooth and slick." This is followed by the third verse, which introduces a new sense of danger and uncertainty. The cold waters of the lake add a new element of risk to the activity, with the singer declaring that "if [they] make a little mistake, [they'll] hit the ice, [and their] boat will break."
The song concludes with a final verse that returns to the theme of competition, this time encouraging listeners to race their boats. The repeated refrain of "race your boat, race your boat" punctuates the song's final lines, bringing it to a satisfying and energetic conclusion.
Overall, "Row Your Boat" is a fun and engaging song that celebrates the joys of childhood play and imagination. Through its lively and descriptive lyrics, it encourages children to explore new environments and experiences, while also acknowledging the potential risks and challenges that can come with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Row your boat, row your boat, row your boat, boat, boat
Repeatedly and continuously power your boat using oars or paddles to make it move forward.
Row, row, row your boat, look how fast I ride
Move your boat fast while rowing it so that it can reach the other side of the lake before others do.
Gonna be the first to paddle to the other side!
Determined to beat others in a race to reach the other side of the lake by paddling the boat faster than them.
Row, row row your boat, I’ll go even faster
Continue to row and speed up the pace of the boat to edge out others in the race by showing off your excellent kayaking skills.
I’m so quick and smooth and slick, just call me kayak master!
Feeling confident and proud of your kayaking abilities, as you glide swiftly in the water, showing effortless control over the boat.
Can’t afford to make a mistake, rowing on this freezing lake
Need to be extra careful and vigilant while rowing on the lake covered with ice, since even a small mistake might result in breaking the boat and putting oneself in danger.
‘Cause if a make a little mistake, I’ll hit the ice, my boat will break
Worried about the consequences of not being attentive while rowing, since hitting the ice in the water might damage the boat irreparably.
So I row, row, row real slow, trying to keep afloat
Maintaining a steady and cautious pace while rowing to minimize the risk of hitting the ice and to ensure that the boat remains afloat in the freezing water.
Rowing kinda wobbly ‘cause my antlers rock the boat
Struggling to keep the balance and stability of the boat while rowing since the antlers on the head constantly cause movement and bouncing in the boat.
Race your boat, race your boat, race your boat, boat, boat
Encouraging everyone to participate in a boat race by speeding up their boats while rowing continuously and consistently.
Race your boat, race your boat, race your boat, boat, boat, race!
Energizing everyone to be enthusiastic and competitive in the boat race, urging them to win by paddling their boats fast and skillfully.
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