My Favorite Things
The Sound Of Music Film Cast Feat. Julie Andrews Lyrics
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And whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things
When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
"My Favorite Things" is a song from the 1965 film "The Sound of Music," performed by the film cast featuring Julie Andrews. The song is a joyful and uplifting tune that serves as a positive affirmation during difficult times. It highlights the power of positive thinking and finding solace in the little joys of life.
The lyrics describe a list of the singer's favorite things, which range from simple pleasures like raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, and brown paper packages tied with strings, to more indulgent delights like cream-colored ponies, crisp apple strudels, and schnitzel with noodles. The song also mentions the beauty of nature with images of wild geese flying under the moon, snowflakes on noses and eyelashes, and the transition from silver-white winters to spring.
The bridge of the song acknowledges that life is not always smooth, and the singer may experience moments of pain and sadness, represented metaphorically by dog bites and bee stings. However, the remedy for these moments of sadness is to remember their favorite things. By focusing on the positive aspects of life, the singer can uplift their spirits and not feel as bad.
Line by Line Meaning
Raindrops on roses
I find joy in the purity and beauty of raindrops on roses.
And whiskers on kittens
The innocence and playfulness of whiskers on kittens bring me happiness.
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
The comfort and coziness provided by bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens bring me comfort.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
The anticipation and excitement of receiving brown paper packages tied up with strings brings me joy.
These are a few of my favorite things
These simple pleasures are some of the things that make me happy.
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
The elegance and deliciousness of cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels bring me joy.
Doorbells and sleigh bells
The cheerful and nostalgic sound of doorbells and sleigh bells brings me happiness.
And schnitzel with noodles
The delightful taste and comfort of schnitzel with noodles bring me joy.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
The beauty and freedom represented by wild geese flying with the moon on their wings bring me happiness.
These are a few of my favorite things
These simple pleasures are some of the things that make me happy.
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
The elegance and beauty of girls wearing white dresses with blue satin sashes bring me joy.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
The beauty and magic of snowflakes resting on my nose and eyelashes bring me happiness.
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
The transition from silver-white winters into the blooming of springs represents the renewal of life and brings me joy.
These are a few of my favorite things
These simple pleasures are some of the things that make me happy.
When the dog bites
In times of pain or suffering caused by others, such as when a dog bites me,
When the bee stings
Or when a bee stings me,
When I'm feeling sad
Or when I'm overwhelmed with sadness,
I simply remember my favorite things
I find solace and comfort by thinking about the simple pleasures that bring me joy.
And then I don't feel so bad
By focusing on these positive aspects, I am able to alleviate my negative emotions.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II
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