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.
Pass It On
The Muppets Lyrics
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(Squeetly-dee squeetly boing)
La la la-la la la-la
(Deedly-dee diddly doing)
La-la la la la
(La la la)
La-la Pass it on
When it's nice and bright
Let your heart choose right
Gotta pass it on
When it rolls real good
Like a rollie should
Then it's understood
Gonna pass it on
When you're giving love away
Love will come again to stay
What you give is what you gain
When you pass it on
When I give a gift to you
I know you're gonna give it too
That's why givin's what we do
As we pass it on
Pass it on Pass it on
Pass it on Pass it on
Wish upon all the good things that you do
Pass it on Pass it on
Pass it on Pass it on
When it's gone
It will bring good luck to you
When you're giving love away
Love will come again to stay
What you give is what you gain
When you pass it on
When I give a gift to you
I know you're gonna give it too
That's why givin's what we do
As we pass it on
Pass it on
The Muppets' "Pass It On" is a song about the power of giving and the circular nature of kindness. The music is uplifting and cheerful, with a bouncy melody that encourages listeners to join in. From the opening "la la la" to the catchy "pass it on" chorus, the song imparts a message of goodwill that can't help but make you smile.
The lyrics emphasize the importance of passing on good feelings and positivity, from "when it's nice and bright and it brings delight" to "when it rolls real good." The idea is that when we give to others, we get back in return – "what you give is what you gain." The song also reminds us that giving is a reciprocal act, with lines like "when I give a gift to you / I know you're gonna give it too."
The song's overall message is simple, but utterly charming. We are encouraged to "pass it on" – to spread kindness and joy to others – and to do so with the knowledge that our actions will inevitably spark a chain reaction of good will. It's a sweet sentiment that's sure to resonate with listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la la
Nonsensical sounds that set the rhythm of the song
(Squeetly-dee squeetly boing)
More nonsensical sounds that add to the rhythm
La la la-la la la-la
Continuation of the nonsensical sounds
(Deedly-dee diddly doing)
More sounds that add to the musical style of the song
La-la la la la (la la la)
Additional nonsensical sounds that maintain the rhythm
La-la Pass it on
The start of the first verse, encouraging the listener to pass on positivity
When it's nice and bright
When things are going well and positivity is present
And it brings delight
And it brings happiness and joy
Let your heart choose right
Trust your instincts and do what feels right
Gotta pass it on
Share that positivity and pass it on to others
When it rolls real good
When life is going smoothly
Like a rollie should
Like a rolled-up item should, in a smooth and easy manner
Then it's understood
Then it's clear that positivity should be passed on
Gonna pass it on
Reiteration of the importance of passing on positivity
When you're giving love away
When you're sharing your love and positivity with others
Love will come again to stay
More positivity will come your way and stick around
What you give is what you gain
What you share with others is what you will receive in return
When you pass it on
Reiterating the importance of sharing positivity with others
When I give a gift to you
When I share positivity with you
I know you're gonna give it too
I know that you will also share positivity with others
That's why givin's what we do
That's why sharing positivity is a natural thing we should all do
As we pass it on
Working together to spread positivity and kindness
Pass it on Pass it on
Repeating the chorus, encouraging the listener to continue to pass on positivity
Wish upon all the good things that you do
Hope for positivity and success in all your endeavors
When it's gone
Once the positivity has been shared with others
It will bring good luck to you
It will bring more positivity and success to your life
Contributed by Landon R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.