Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
VeggieTales Lyrics
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How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
When the blazing sun is gone
When he nothing shines upon
Then you show your little light
Then the traveler in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark
He could not see which way to go
If you did not twinkle so
In the dark blue sky you keep
And often through my curtains peep
For you never shut your eye
Till the sun is in the sky
As your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveler in the dark
Though I know not what you are
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are
How I wonder what you are
The song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is a classic lullaby that has been widely recognized and sung by children all around the world. The lyrics of this song ponder the mystery of a starry night and the beauty of the stars as they twinkle in the night sky. The first stanza is much like a question, the singer wonders what exactly is the little star, how it shines so bright in the sky, like a diamond up high, and what its purpose is.
In the second stanza, the lyrics shift to the role the little star plays in making the world a better place. The star is a beacon of hope for those lost in the dark, offering a little light and guidance to travelers wandering through an unfamiliar land. The third and final stanza draws our attention back to the sky where the little star resides. The singer marvels at the fact that the little star never sleeps; it peers through curtains, refuses to shut its eye, all while giving its light to guide people through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Oh, how you shine so brightly in the sky
How I wonder what you are
I am curious about your true nature and origin
Up above the world so high
You are positioned in the heavens, far beyond the reach of the Earth
Like a diamond in the sky
Your luminosity and brilliance resemble that of a precious stone
When the blazing sun is gone
Only when the sun sets do you become visible in the sky
When he nothing shines upon
In the absence of sunlight, your light becomes prominent in the sky
Then you show your little light
Your tiny but radiant light illuminates the darkness
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night
You twinkle continuously throughout the night
Then the traveler in the dark
A person journeying in the night
Thanks you for your tiny spark
Grateful for the light you provide in the darkness
He could not see which way to go
Without your light, the traveler would be lost and unable to navigate their way
If you did not twinkle so
Your constant twinkle ensures the traveler can see and follow your light
In the dark blue sky you keep
Your light persists against the dark blue of the night sky
And often through my curtains peep
Visible even through a person's curtains or window
For you never shut your eye
You continue to twinkle without rest
Till the sun is in the sky
Until the sun rises and your light is no longer needed
As your bright and tiny spark
Your small but luminous light
Lights the traveler in the dark
Provides guidance and illumination for those journeying in the night
Though I know not what you are
I am still uncertain of your true nature and origin
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
You continue to shine brightly in the sky
How I wonder what you are
My curiosity about your true nature remains
Up above the world so high
Your position is in the heavens, far beyond reach
Like a diamond in the sky
Your radiance and sparkle resemble a precious and rare gemstone
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
Still shining brightly in the sky
How I wonder what you are
My curiosity and wonder about you persists
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional
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on Donuts For Benny
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