Boo Boo Choo Choo
Thomas & Friends Lyrics
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What's that moving in the corner
What's that shadow on the wall
Don't be afraid, don't be scared
It really is nothing at all
But I saw something in the corner
I saw that shadow on the wall
It's just your imagination Look! It's just the wise old owl (whoo)
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't be afraid of the dark
It's easily explained you see
Why things go bump in the night, boo!
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't wander from your track
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
Don't be afraid of the dark
The little engine wondered
He thought and thought all night
Really nothing's changed, it's just the same
Just daylight turned to night
But something moved in the corner
A shadow crossed the wall
He closed his eyes, counted ten
And remembered the wise old owl (whoo)
Boo, boo, choo choo
Don't be afraid of the dark
When the lights go out and you have your doubts
Why things go bump in the night, boo!
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't wander from your mark
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
Don't be afraid of the dark
So, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
Don't be afraid of the dark
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't be afraid of the dark
It's easily explained you see
Why things go bump in the night, boo!
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't wander from your track
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
Don't be afraid of the dark
What's that moving in the corner
What's that shadow on the wall
Don't be afraid, don't be scared
It really is nothing at all
But I saw something in the corner
I saw that shadow on the wall
It's just your imagination
Look! It's just the wise old owl (whoo)
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't be afraid of the dark
It's easily explained you see
Why things go bump in the night, boo!
Boo boo, choo choo
Don't wander from your track
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
Don't be afraid of the dark
No, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
Don't be afraid of the dark
Boo!
Overall Meaning
The song "Boo Boo Choo Choo" from Thomas & Friends is a comforting and reassuring tune that helps children overcome their fear of the dark. The lyrics describe a little engine that is scared of the dark and hears strange noises. However, it eventually learns that nothing scary is going on and that the strange sounds were just its imagination. The wise old owl appears to reassure the engine and helps it understand that things that go bump in the night are easily explained.
The lyrics have a simple and repetitive structure that make them easy to remember and sing along with. The chorus is made up of the phrases "Boo boo, choo choo, don't be afraid of the dark" and "And don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be, don't be afraid of the dark." These lines are repeated several times throughout the song to reinforce the message of the wise old owl.
The song is filled with delightful sound effects that imitate a train, such as the "Choo choo" and the whistle. The melody is catchy and upbeat, making it a fun and enjoyable song to listen to. The lyrics and the melody work together to create a calming and reassuring atmosphere that will help children feel safe and calm.
Overall, "Boo Boo Choo Choo" is a charming and appealing song that has been loved by children for many years. Its message of bravery and reassurance is conveyed through simple but powerful language and a catchy melody, making it a perfect song to comfort and teach young children.
Line by Line Meaning
What's that moving in the corner
The singer is questioning what they have seen moving in the corner
What's that shadow on the wall
The singer is questioning what they have seen as a shadow on the wall
Don't be afraid, don't be scared
The singer is encouraging the listener not to be afraid
It really is nothing at all
The artist reassures the listener that there is no cause for alarm
But I saw something in the corner
The artist is admitting that they saw something in the corner
It's just your imagination
The singer is comforting the listener by saying it was just their imagination
Look! It's just the wise old owl (whoo)
The singer is pointing out that the cause of the shadow was just the wise old owl
Don't be afraid of the dark
The artist is telling the listener not to be afraid of the dark
It's easily explained you see
The artist is reassuring the listener that there is an easy explanation for things that go bump in the night
Why things go bump in the night, boo!
The artist is questioning the source of noises that can be heard in the night
Don't wander from your track
The singer is warning the listener not to stray from their path
And don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
The artist is repeating the message that the listener should not be afraid
The little engine wondered
The singer is introducing the character of the little engine who is questioning what they see and hear
He thought and thought all night
The singer is saying that the little engine was thinking about the cause of the noise all night
Really nothing's changed, it's just the same
The singer is saying that nothing has changed, it is still the same situation
Just daylight turned to night
The artist is saying that the only change was that it turned from daylight to night
But something moved in the corner
The artist is saying that something did actually move in the corner
A shadow crossed the wall
The singer is saying that a shadow was seen crossing the wall
He closed his eyes, counted ten
The singer is saying that the little engine closed their eyes and counted to ten, likely to calm themselves down
And remembered the wise old owl (whoo)
The artist is reminding the listener that the wise old owl was the source of the shadow
When the lights go out and you have your doubts
The artist is saying that when it is dark and the listener is uncertain, there is no need for alarm
And don't be afraid of the dark
The artist repeats the message that the listener should not be afraid of the dark
No, don't be afraid, don't be afraid, don't be
The singer repeats the message not to be afraid
Boo!
The artist uses the common Halloween expression to add emphasis to the spooky tone of the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIAM CAMPBELL, MIKE O'DONNELL
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