Jack and Jill
Undercover Kids Band Lyrics
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To fetch a pail of water.
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after.
Up Jack got, and home did trot,
As fast as he could caper,
To old Dame Dob, who patched his nob
The lyrics to the song "Jack and Jill" by the Undercover Kids Band depict the classic nursery rhyme story of two children who went up a hill to fetch a pail of water. However, after Jack fell down and broke his crown, Jill also tumbled after him. Despite the simple and childlike nature of the lyrics, there can be different interpretations of the story. Some people believe that the rhyme may have originated from an actual event that occurred in English history, while others argue that it represents political or other significant events.
In terms of the narrative of the song, it is clear that Jack and Jill are two children who venture up a hill to retrieve water. However, something unexpected happens, and Jack falls down and injures himself, with Jill following suit soon after. The rest of the lyrics describe Jack getting up and rushing back home to get medical attention from "old Dame Dob," who treats his injury with "vinegar and brown paper."
Despite being a simple children's song, "Jack and Jill" continues to be popular to this day, with different versions and adaptations being created by artists from various genres. The song has also been referred to in popular culture, with several television shows and movies featuring it in different scenes. Ultimately, the song remains a beloved part of childhood for many, with its catchy tune and engaging lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Jack and Jill went up the hill
Jack and Jill went up the hill to get some water
To fetch a pail of water.
They went to fetch a bucket full of water
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
Jack fell and hit his head hard
And Jill came tumbling after.
Jill also fell down after Jack
Up Jack got, and home did trot,
Jack got up and ran home as fast as he could
As fast as he could caper,
He ran as fast as he could dance
To old Dame Dob, who patched his nob
He went to old Dame Dob, who fixed his head
With vinegar and brown paper
She used vinegar and brown paper to treat his injury
Contributed by Luke R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.