The Bird Song
The Doodlebops Lyrics
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Hoot hoot, cock a doodle do do
Bock bock coo coo a tick tock
Bird is the word
The strangest thing that you'll ever see
Is 57 wacky birds in a tree
Of most of them I'm sure you've heard
A most unusual breed
But they're so hard to see
I got my book with me
To help with my discovery
So many different birds
Like the Bandy-Legged Bubble-Brained Booby Bird
I don't know if you have heard that
Bird is the word
That's right
Tweet tweet, polly wanna quack quack
Hoot hoot, cock a doodle do do
Bock bock coo coo a tick tock
Bird is the word
Chicken wings a flapping
Ducks a quack quacking
Rooster is a crowing
Honking and a blowing
Robin with a red breast
Mother hen in her nest
Eagle flying, jays squawking
Bandy-Legged Booby talking
Tweet tweet, polly wanna quack quack
Hoot hoot, cock a doodle do do
Bock bock coo coo a tick tock
Bird is the word
Everybody flap your wings
Tweet tweet, polly wanna quack quack
Hoot hoot, cock a doodle do do
Bock bock coo coo a tick tock
Bird is the word
"The Bird Song" by The Doodlebops is a playful tune about different types of birds. The opening lines are a series of bird sounds, with "tweet tweet" indicating a parrot and "cock a doodle do do" suggesting a rooster. The chorus proclaims that "bird is the word," reinforcing the idea that this song is all about birds.
The second verse describes a scene of 57 birds in a tree, with most of them being familiar types of birds. However, one bird stands out as especially unusual: the "Bandy-Legged Bubble-Brained Booby Bird." This made-up bird appears to be a colorful addition to the Doodlebops' imaginary avian world. The singer expresses a desire to learn more about this bird and others like it, using a book to aid in discovery.
The final verse includes a list of additional bird types, from chickens and ducks to eagles and jays. The song ends with an invitation to flap our wings and join in the bird sounds. Overall, "The Bird Song" is a lighthearted celebration of the diversity and uniqueness of the bird kingdom.
Line by Line Meaning
Tweet tweet, polly wanna quack quack
Listen to the bird sound, parrot is saying its usual lines
Hoot hoot, cock a doodle do do
Owl is making noise and rooster is announcing the morning time
Bock bock coo coo a tick tock
Sound of chicken and cuckoo clock ticking
Bird is the word
Birds are amazing creatures that fascinate us with their stunning colors and beautiful singing
The strangest thing that you'll ever see
Nothing can be more peculiar than seeing 57 wacky birds sitting on a tree
Is 57 wacky birds in a tree
There are exactly 57 peculiar birds sitting on the tree
Of most of them I'm sure you've heard
Most of those birds are known to you already
Except the Bandy-Legged Bubble-Brained Booby Bird
Apart from one bird called Bandy-Legged Bubble Brained Booby Bird which is unheard of
A most unusual breed
Bandy-Legged Bubble Brained Booby Bird is an extremely unusual bird species
But they're so hard to see
This particular bird is tough to spot
I got my book with me
I have a guidebook with me that helps me identify different bird species
To help with my discovery
I will use the guidebook to uncover the hidden birds
So many different birds
There are countless types of birds
Like the Bandy-Legged Bubble-Brained Booby Bird
One such intriguing bird is Bandy-Legged Bubble-Brained Booby Bird
I don't know if you have heard that
I am not sure if you know this
Bird is the word
This little tune is all about birds
Chicken wings a flapping
See the chicken flapping its wings as it moves around
Ducks a quack quacking
The ducks are making their quacking sounds
Rooster is a crowing
The rooster is making loud crowing noises
Honking and a blowing
Other birds are making sounds like honking and blowing
Robin with a red breast
Robin bird with its red breast is a beauty to watch
Mother hen in her nest
The mother hen is comfortable in her nest and taking care of her eggs
Eagle flying, jays squawking
Eagles are majestic birds, and jays make squawking sounds
Everybody flap your wings
Everyone should join and flap their wings
Writer(s): JOHN NEIL RUTLEDGE, CARL LENOX
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.