Cuddly Toy
The Monkees Lyrics


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La la la la
You're not only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy
You're not the only choo-choo train that was left out in the rain
The day after Santa came
You're not the only cherry delight that was left out in the night
And gave up without a fight
You're not the only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy
You're not the kind of girl to tell your mother
The kind of company you keep
I never told you not to love no other
You must of dreamed it in your sleep

You're not only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy
You're not the only choo-choo train that was left out in the rain
The day after Santa came
You're not the only cherry delight that was left out in the night
And gave up without a fight
You're not the only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy

you're not the kind of girl to tell your mother
The kind of company you keep
I never told you not to love no other
You must of dreamed it in your sleep

You're not only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy
You're not the only choo-choo train that was left out in the rain
The day after Santa came
You're not the only cherry delight that was left out in the night
And gave up without a fight
You're not the only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy





La la la la

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Monkees' Cuddly Toy express the idea that the woman is not the only thing that a man has enjoyed or loved, much like a cuddly toy or any other previously enjoyed object. The repeating chorus emphasizes this point, stating that she is not the only "cuddly toy" or "choo-choo train" that has been left out in the rain, or the only "cherry delight" that has given up without a fight. The verse then goes on to detail the woman's perceived insecurities, as she is not the type to tell her mother about the people she spends time with and has possibly dreamed of being cheated on.


Overall, the song seems to be a playful and somewhat sarcastic take on the idea that no one person is truly unique or special, and that there will always be others who share similar experiences and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

La la la la
Repeated sound used for emphasis


You're not only cuddly toy that was ever enjoyed by any boy
You're not the only one to have had a loved toy


You're not the only choo-choo train that was left out in the rain
You're not the only one to have been neglected


The day after Santa came
Christmas morning


You're not the only cherry delight that was left out in the night
You're not alone in feeling neglected and alone


And gave up without a fight
Having given in to the feeling of abandonment


You're not the kind of girl to tell your mother
You're not the type to share your personal life with your mom


The kind of company you keep
The type of person you associate with


I never told you not to love no other
I've never forbidden you to love anyone else


You must have dreamed it in your sleep
It must have been a dream




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HARRY NILSSON

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Comments from YouTube:

@dougmedina4619

The song had Nilsson all over it, but the boys make it their own. Great tune!

@kategilpin5982

No kidding, pure Nilsson--down to the grace notes. But the kids do a decent job of it, for sure, in spite of the silly-ass costumes.

@dougmedina4619

@Kate Gilpin Ha,ha!!!

@redbeard3606

That’s my great uncle and Igor there. Great musician

@teledoink

Not exactly a kids song, is it? I remember watching The Monkees reruns and loving this song as a kid, having no idea about the lyrics until very recently watching a documentary about Harry Nilsson. Harsh lyrics, great song.

@teledoink

@@kategilpin5982Davey Jones dancing is a lot 😂

@Mark_Wheeler

I love the songs where all the Monkees contributed instrumentally. I grew up believing the hype that they were phonies, and was pleasantly surprised to find out otherwise. They were all so talented.

@TheMonkeesArchives

Yes, they had a certain sound!

@Malachishouse

They all had their own genuine talents. All very amazing. Then when they bright it together, final cuts, were wonderful. I'm so happy they worked as long as they did together, but I really wish they did more together

@billyboy2010gp

And yet, this was a song written by Harry Nilsson for the Monkees 👍🏼

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