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.
Twinkle
The Countdown Kids Lyrics
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How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
When the blazing sun is gone
When he nothing shines upon
Then you show your little light
Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark
He could not see which way to go
If you did not twinkle so
In the dark blue sky you keep
And often through my curtains peep
For you never shut your eye
'Till the sun is in the sky
As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveler in the dark
Though I know not what you are
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
How I wonder what you are
The song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is a lullaby that was first published in the 19th century. The lyrics describe a star as something mysterious that is often visible at night but disappears during the day. The singer of the song wonders what the star is, as it is in the sky, shining like a diamond. The lyrics suggest that the star provides direction to travellers in the dark, by being a guiding light. The star is even described as peeking through curtains at night, never shutting its eyes until the sun comes up.
The song's lyrics have become so embedded in popular culture that the tune has been used in several films and TV shows as a signifier for a nighttime setting or for a peaceful moment. The soothing melody of the song is very calming and is used as a lullaby to help babies sleep. The song's simplicity and loveliness have also made it a staple in early childhood education. Apart from its use in popular culture, the song 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' has some interesting facts.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Oh, small and shiny star
How I wonder what you are
I am amazed at your mystery
Up above the world so high
You are far away from the earth
Like a diamond in the sky
You are just as precious as a gemstone
When the blazing sun is gone
When the sun has gone to bed
When he nothing shines upon
When he leaves the world dark and alone
Then you show your little light
This is when you appear and shine your light
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night
You twinkle and glow all through the night
Then the traveler in the dark
A wanderer moving in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark
The traveler acknowledges you for the small light you give
He could not see which way to go
If not for your light ,he would lose his way
If you did not twinkle so
Without your sparkle, he would lose hope
In the dark blue sky you keep
You stay in the dark blue sky
And often through my curtains peep
Sometimes you peek through my window gently
For you never shut your eye
Your light never goes off
'Till the sun is in the sky
Until the sun wakes up, you keep shining
As your bright and tiny spark
Because of your small yet brilliant light
Lights the traveler in the dark
The wanderer finds his path thanks to your light
Though I know not what you are
I may not know your essence
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Oh, small and shiny star
How I wonder what you are
I am amazed at your mystery
Up above the world so high
You are far away from the earth
Like a diamond in the sky
You are just as precious as a gemstone
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Oh, small and shiny star
How I wonder what you are
I am amazed at your mystery
Lyrics © Phonographic Digital Limited (PDL), Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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