Six
Trout Fishing in America Lyrics
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I believe the answer is six.
And how 'bout seven when take away one now?
I believe the answer is six.
Well, how do you do that in your head?
I would need a pencil all filled with lead,
A huge piece of paper 'bout the size of my bed.
What's 48 divided by twelve plus two?
I believe the answer is six.
How many strings are there on your guitar?
I believe the answer is six.
The square root of 36 is what?
I believe the answer is six.
Take three from the cube root of seven twenty nine now.
I believe the answer is six.
Well, how do you do that in your head?
I would need a pencil all filled with lead,
A huge piece of paper 'bout the size of my bed.
Now…You must be a mathematician.
Well, what's 108 million, divided by
The square root of 324,
Times 10 to the minus 6 power?
What is the dimension of the field of complex numbers over
The real numbers, times the order of
The alternating group on
Three elements divided by the
Definite integral from zero to pi
Over two of sine of X D X?
If you have a 20-inch wheel on a brand new bike
And you rode it thru the park from dawn till night,
And divided the times that the wheels go 'round
By 5 short ton to the nearest pound?
Trout Fishing in America's song "Six" is a playful and catchy tune that explores the concept of the number six through a series of mathematical equations. The song opens with the singer posing simple math problems and confidently answering "six" to each one. As the song progresses, the problems become more complex, including questions about guitar strings, square roots, and even theoretical mathematical concepts.
Throughout the song, the singer marvels at the listener's ability to quickly and easily solve these math problems in their head, suggesting that they must be "a mathematician." However, the lyrics also humorously acknowledge that most of us would need a pencil and paper to solve these problems accurately.
At its core, "Six" is a celebration of the beauty and elegance of mathematics, and the joy that comes from exercising our logical thinking skills. By playfully challenging the listener to solve increasingly complex problems, the song encourages us to appreciate the wonders of mathematical thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you get when you add three plus three?
Asking a basic math question to begin the song.
I believe the answer is six.
Answering the above question confidently.
And how 'bout seven when take away one now?
Asking another math question that adds up to six.
I would need a pencil all filled with lead, A huge piece of paper 'bout the size of my bed.
Admitting the need for assistance in doing quick math calculations.
Now…You must be a mathematician.
Recognizing that the listener is able to do the math quickly without assistance.
What's 48 divided by twelve plus two?
Asking another simple math question that equals six.
How many strings are there on your guitar? I believe the answer is six.
Making a statement about the number of strings on a guitar, which happens to equal six.
The square root of 36 is what? I believe the answer is six.
Asking another simple math question which has the answer of six.
Take three from the cube root of seven twenty nine now. I believe the answer is six.
Asking and answering a more complex math question that equals six.
Well, how do you do that in your head? I would need a pencil all filled with lead, A huge piece of paper 'bout the size of my bed. Now…You must be a mathematician.
Acknowledging the impressive math skills of the listener.
What's 108 million, divided by The square root of 324, Times 10 to the minus 6 power?
Asking a much more complex math question, requiring some actual calculation.
What is the dimension of the field of complex numbers over The real numbers, times the order of The alternating group on Three elements divided by the Definite integral from zero to pi Over two of sine of X D X?
Asking an incredibly complex math question that most people would not be able to answer.
If you have a 20-inch wheel on a brand new bike And you rode it thru the park from dawn till night, And divided the times that the wheels go 'round By 5 short ton to the nearest pound?
Asking a nonsensical question that has no relation to math.
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Cathy Gould
on Pico De Gallo
Written ny Emily Kaitz and Marilyn Cain