A Silly Song
The Dwarf Chorus Lyrics
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Ho-la-la-ee-ay
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Ho-la-la-ee-ay-ee-la-lee-ay-lee-o-lee-ay
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Happy: I'd like to dance and tap my feet
But they won't keep in rhythm
You see, I washed them both today
And I can't do nothing with 'em
Ho hum, the tune is dumb
The words don't mean a thing
Isn't this a silly song
For anyone to sing?
Bashful: I chased a polecat up a tree
Way out upon a limb
And when he got the best of me
I got the worst of him
Ho hum, the tune is dumb
The words don't mean a thing
Isn't this a silly song
For anyone to sing?
The Silly Song by The Dwarf Chorus is a playful and upbeat tune that showcases the individual personalities of some of the seven dwarfs in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The song starts with a catchy chorus, sung by the entire chorus, and then proceeds with individual verses of Happy and Bashful. Happy sings about his desire to dance, but is unable to do so due to his freshly washed feet. He finds the tune of the song to be stupid and the lyrics meaningless. On the other hand, Bashful narrates how he once chased a polecat up a tree, but in the end, it was the polecat that won the battle leaving him with injuries. The verses share a common theme of frustration and defeat but with a touch of humor.
The Silly Song is a carefree and light-hearted song that reveals the personalities of Happy and Bashful. The lyrics do not bear any great meaning or significance, but they provide insight into these characters and their sense of humor. The song has a catchy tune and is easy to sing along to, making it a favorite among children and adults alike. The chorus of the song, "Ho-la-la-ee-ay" is particularly popular and has been used in various media, including advertisements and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
Ho-la-la-ee-ay
Nonsensical, meaningless chorus
Happy: I'd like to dance and tap my feet
But they won't keep in rhythm
You see, I washed them both today
And I can't do nothing with 'em
Happy expresses a desire to dance, but is unable to due to having recently washed their feet and being unable to get them in rhythm.
Ho hum, the tune is dumb
The words don't mean a thing
Isn't this a silly song
For anyone to sing?
The chorus laments the lack of quality in the song, noting the dumb tune and meaningless words. They question the worth of the song as something for anyone to sing.
Bashful: I chased a polecat up a tree
Way out upon a limb
And when he got the best of me
I got the worst of him
Bashful tells of a confrontation with a polecat that left him worse off. He chased the polecat up a tree and out on a limb, but ended up injured by the encounter.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FRANK E. CHURCHILL, LARRY MOREY
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