Peaceable Kingdom
Discover the Tranquil Harmony: Peaceable Kingdom Insights
Lyrics
When I wake up in my tree
Upon waking up, the speaker finds themselves in a tree.
Wake up in my bedroom tree
The tree mentioned in line 1 serves as the speaker's bedroom.
A little girl and a parakeet
In this peaceful setting, a young girl and a parakeet engage in singing for the speaker.
Are singing to me
The singing by the girl and parakeet is directed towards the speaker, contributing to the serene atmosphere.
My, oh my, what a peaceable kingdom
The speaker expresses the tranquility of their surroundings, referring to it as a "peaceable kingdom."
Why would I ever wanna leave
The rhetorical question emphasizes the reluctance to leave such a peaceful environment.
Leave a peaceable kingdom
Reiteration of the desire to stay in the peaceful kingdom rather than departing.
And when I wake up on the floor
Upon another waking moment, the speaker finds themselves on a carpeted forest floor.
On the carpeted forest floor
The forest floor serves as an extension of the bedroom setting, emphasizing the natural surroundings.
All of the squirrels in their conifers
Squirrels in the trees (conifers) communicate with the speaker.
Are saying to me
The squirrels' communication adds to the harmonious atmosphere created by the girl and parakeet.
My, oh my, even if you had set of wings
A hypothetical scenario where the speaker questions the need to fly even if equipped with wings, reinforcing the idea of contentment in the peaceable kingdom.
Why would you ever wanna fly
The speaker questions the desire to leave the peaceable kingdom by flying away.
From a peaceable kingdom
Reiteration of the peaceful nature of the kingdom and the reluctance to depart.
Oh my, oh my, what a peaceable kingdom
Expressing awe at the tranquil environment of the peaceable kingdom.
Why would I ever wanna leave
Rhetorical question emphasizing the speaker's reluctance to leave the peaceable kingdom.
Leave a peaceable kingdom
Reiteration of the speaker's preference to remain in the peaceable kingdom.
It's quiet a night
Transition to a quiet night where monkeys retire, adding to the serene ambiance.
When the monkeys retire
The quiet night contributes to the peaceful atmosphere.
So we lay down our faces
The speaker, along with others, lays down near a fireplace, further emphasizing the comforting setting.
By the fireplace
The act of singing softly near the fireplace enhances the overall tranquility.
And sing softly
Continuation of the serene atmosphere through soft singing.
What a peaceable kingdom
Final affirmation of the peaceable kingdom, emphasizing the overall sense of peace and contentment.
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