The word "Muppet" itself was said by Henson to have been created by combining the words "marionette" and "puppet"; however, Henson was also known to have stated that it was just something he liked the sound of, and he made up the "marionette/puppet" story while talking to a journalist because it sounded plausible.
Muppets are distinguished from ventriloquist "dummies", which are typically animated only in the head and face, in that their arms or other features are also mobile and expressive. Muppets are typically made of softer materials. They are also presented as being independent of the puppeteer, who is usually not visible, hidden behind a set or outside of the camera frame.
All Together Now
The Muppets Lyrics
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Can I have a little more
Five six seven eight nine ten
I love you
A B C D
Can I bring my friend to tea
E F G H I J
Bom bom bom bompa bom
Sail the ship Bompa bom
Chop the tree bompa bom
Skip the rope bompa bom
Look at me
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
Black white green red
Can I take my friend to bed
Pink brown yellow orange and blue
I love you
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
Bom bom bom bompa bom
Sail the ship Bompa bom
Chop the tree bompa bom
Skip the rope bompa bom
Look at me
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
All together now
The Muppets sing "All Together Now" in a call and response chant that promotes harmony and togetherness. The song builds on the simple counting of numbers and letters, using them as a tool to unite people regardless of their color, gender, or identity. The lyrics describe bringing friends together, sharing experiences, and expressing love, further reinforcing the idea of inclusiveness and acceptance. The song includes a playful use of onomatopoeia throughout with "bompa bom" sound effects used to represent various activities like sailing, chopping, and skipping.
"All Together Now" carries a universal message that knows no boundaries and can resonate with people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. The song encourages us to form connections, communicate with one another, and create a better world where everyone is accepted and valued. It teaches us to embrace our differences, and appreciate the uniqueness that each person brings to the table. It is a song about the power of unity and love that can inspire positive change in ourselves and in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
One two three four
Let's begin
Can I have a little more
I am eager to experience more
Five six seven eight nine ten
My love for you continues to grow
I love you
I have strong feelings of affection
A B C D
May I make a request?
Can I bring my friend to tea
May I include another person in this event?
E F G H I J
I appreciate your company
Bom bom bom bompa bom
Let's make some noise
Sail the ship Bompa bom
Let's embark on an adventure
Chop the tree bompa bom
Let's get to work
Skip the rope bompa bom
Let's have some fun
Look at me
Pay attention to what I'm doing
All together now
Let's work as a team
Black white green red
Regardless of differences
Can I take my friend to bed
May I spend the night with another person?
Pink brown yellow orange and blue
I love and appreciate everyone
Bom bom bom bompa bom
Keep making noise
All together now
Let's continue working together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Piemanthe3rd
I love this song. Loved this whole tape. Listened to it all the time when I was little.
luckyfeather
This the PERFECT song for the Mupptes. Loved it, ta for the upload!
Lily B
Ahahaha this is hilarious!!!! Made my day
Nige H
Yet more Muppet genius to help kids the World
Almost
i used to have this tape when i was a kid, i cant find it anywhere now. anyone know where i can purchase it???
Cats29
What a fun song:)
Medusawithglasses
I would love to find the video from the muppets show of this one and the version in spanish I remember it very well
Please Mister Postman
Just looking at songs that other artists covered and saw that the muppets covered this song. I also noticed that they censored “Can I take my friend to bed” to instead “Can I please go to bed?” Idk why they censored it but still a good song.
ofrab3
This album released only as a record. The records title is a clear parody of the MTV series MTV Unplugged. The album consisted of Kermit and the other Muppets getting lost at a recording studio. I didn't know about the spanish version, what is the name of the song?
Ryan Daly
R.I.P. the great Jerry Nelson