The Countdown Kids sound like a group of Canadian kids singing well-(and not-so-well-)known children's folk songs of the United Kingdom and its descendants.
There is a different group of kids called Countdown Kids released by the Suite 102 music label.
Jack and Jill
The Countdown Kids Lyrics
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To fetch a pail of water
Jack fell down and broke his crown
And Jill came tumbling after
Jack got up, and home did trot
As fast as he could caper
To old Dame Dob, who patched his nob
Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water
Jack fell down and broke his crown
And Jill came tumbling after
The song "Jack and Jill" is a well-known nursery rhyme that has been passed down through generations. The song tells a story of two friends, Jack and Jill, who went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Unfortunately, Jack fell down and broke his crown, which led to Jill tumbling after him. The second verse of the song describes Jack's quick reaction to his injury as he jumps up and runs to old Dame Dob for help. She patches up his head with vinegar and brown paper.
The lyrics of this song have been interpreted by many scholars and have led to various meanings. Some believe it is a political protest song, while others believe it is a tale of two peasants who were trying to reach a higher social status. Regardless of the different interpretations, the song has become a beloved classic and often sung by children around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Jack and Jill went up the hill
Jack and Jill decided to climb the hill
To fetch a pail of water
Their mission was to fetch some water
Jack fell down and broke his crown
Unfortunately Jack slipped and injured his head
And Jill came tumbling after
Jill tried to help Jack but ended up falling down too
Jack got up, and home did trot
Jack managed to stand up and ran back home
As fast as he could caper
He was in a hurry and ran as quickly as possible
To old Dame Dob, who patched his nob
Jack went to old Dame Dob, who treated his injury
With vinegar and brown paper
She used vinegar and brown paper to cure Jack's wound
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Written by: Traditional, RICHARD COTTLE
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