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The Man
TreeHouse! Lyrics

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This old man, he played one
He played knick knack on my thumb
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played two
He played knick knack on my shoe
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone

This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played three
He played knick knack on my knee
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played four
He played knick knack on my door
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played five
He played knick knack on my hive
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played six
He played knick knack on my sticks
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played seven
He played knick knack up to heaven
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played eight
He played knick knack on my gate
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played nine
He played knick knack all the time
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
This old man came rolling home

This old man, he played ten
He played knick knack once again
With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone

This old man came rolling
Home

Overall Meaning

The song "The Man" by TreeHouse! is a playful and lighthearted rendition of the classic children's nursery rhyme "This Old Man." The lyrics recount the various actions of an elderly man as he interacts with different parts of the singer's body and surroundings. Each verse describes a different action, beginning with the man playing a particular activity and then proceeding to give a dog a bone before returning home.

The repetitive nature of the lyrics, coupled with the catchy melody, creates a joyful and rhythmic atmosphere. Although the lyrics are simple and often nonsensical, they evoke a sense of childish innocence and whimsy. The recurring refrain of "With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone, this old man came rolling home" serves as a unifying element throughout the song.

Line by Line Meaning

This old man, he played one
An older individual engaged in a certain activity

He played knick knack on my thumb
Performed a playful action on my thumb

With a knick knack paddywhack give a dog a bone
Using a rhythmic phrase, providing a reward to a dog

This old man came rolling home
The old man returned to his place of comfort

This old man, he played two
Another instance where the older individual participated in an activity

He played knick knack on my shoe
Engaged in a playful action involving my shoe

This old man, he played three
Yet another occurrence of the older individual involving himself in an activity

He played knick knack on my knee
Playfully interacted with my knee

This old man, he played four
Another instance where the older individual partakes in an activity

He played knick knack on my door
Playfully interacted with my door

This old man, he played five
Yet another occurrence where the older individual engages in an activity

He played knick knack on my hive
Performed a playful action involving my hive

This old man, he played six
Continuation of the older individual participating in an activity

He played knick knack on my sticks
Engaged in a playful action involving my sticks

This old man, he played seven
Yet another instance of the older individual involving himself in an activity

He played knick knack up to heaven
Performed a playful action in the direction or vicinity of heaven

This old man, he played eight
Another occurrence where the older individual engages in an activity

He played knick knack on my gate
Playfully interacted with my gate

This old man, he played nine
Yet another instance of the older individual involving himself in an activity

He played knick knack all the time
Consistently engaged in a playful action

This old man, he played ten
Final occurrence where the older individual participates in an activity

He played knick knack once again
Engaged in a playful action once more

This old man came rolling
The older individual returned in a rolling motion

Home
To his place of comfort and sanctuary

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ERIKA STRYDOM, GRAEME SIMON SACKS

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