Mickey's Son and Daughter
The Bonzo Dog Band Lyrics
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And the kids are so excited
'Cos the stork has brought
A son and daughter
For Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Mouse
The Mayor and Corporation
Have declared such jubilation
A son and daughter
For Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Mouse
Pluto's giving a party
And before the fun begins
He'll present a golden dollar
To the father of the twins
The preacher's eyes are glistening
And he's thinking of a christening
Cos the stork has brought
A son and daughter
For Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Mouse
A million million people
Are happy bright and gay
Bells are ringing in the steeple
It's a public holiday
Hooray Hooray it's a public holiday!
The Bonzo Dog Band's song "Mickey's Son and Daughter" is a tongue-in-cheek celebration of the birth of Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Mouse's twins. The joyful tone and witty lyrics suggest a parody of the over-the-top hysteria often associated with celebrity births. The song begins with an exuberant declaration of delight and excitement, as the world and kids alike rejoice in the arrival of the Mouse's new additions. The Mayor and Corporation add to the revelry by officially declaring a day of jubilation.
As the song continues, we learn that even Pluto is getting in on the action, throwing a party and presenting a golden dollar to the proud father. Meanwhile, the preacher is already thinking ahead to the baby's christening. The refrain of the song, "Hooray Hooray it's a public holiday!" reinforces the idea that this event is being treated as a national holiday, with bells ringing in the steeple and people everywhere joining in the celebration.
Overall, the song seems to be a lighthearted commentary on our culture's tendency to obsess over the lives of celebrities, even fictional ones. The absurdity of the situation is emphasized by the fact that we are celebrating the birth of cartoon characters.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh the world is so delighted
The birth of Mickey Mouse's son and daughter brings joy to the world.
And the kids are so excited
Young children are especially thrilled by the news of the twins' birth.
'Cos the stork has brought
Mickey and Minnie did not conceive naturally, but rather the twins were delivered by a bird (the traditional storybook tale).
A son and daughter
Mickey and Minnie have one boy and one girl.
For Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Mouse
Mickey and Minnie, a married couple, are the proud parents of the twins.
The Mayor and Corporation
The local government officials recognize and celebrate the happy occasion.
Have declared such jubilation
The officials are so pleased by the twins' birth that they have declared a special celebration.
Pluto's giving a party
Mickey's canine friend is hosting a event in honor of his human family members' new additions.
And before the fun begins
Prior to the festivities starting, there will be a formal presentation.
He'll present a golden dollar
Pluto (or perhaps another well-wisher) will give Mickey something valuable to commemorate the occasion.
To the father of the twins
The gift is intended for Mickey, the twins' father.
The preacher's eyes are glistening
The religious leader is moved and emotional upon hearing about the new babies.
And he's thinking of a christening
The preacher is contemplating holding a religious ceremony for the twins.
A million million people
Countless people all over the world are thrilled by the news of the birth.
Are happy bright and gay
The world is filled with happiness and joy because of the twins' arrival.
Bells are ringing in the steeple
Church bells are being rung to signify the special occasion.
It's a public holiday
The event is so significant that it has been declared a day of celebration and observance.
Hooray Hooray it's a public holiday!
The people are excited and exclaiming with joy at the news of the special day.
Contributed by Nathaniel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.