Danny
Danny's Joy: A Toddler's World of Laughter and Love
Lyrics
Dirty little face and two big laughing eyes
Describing a child with a messy face and joyful eyes.
Nothing could replace that look of half-surprised
Highlighting the unique expression of surprise on the child's face.
When I come back home:'Hey, what'd you bring to me'
Portraying the child's anticipation when the speaker returns home.
That's him, that's Danny!
Identifying the child as Danny.
Smart as he can be, always on the run
Emphasizing Danny's intelligence and active nature.
Though he's only three, you'd swear he's twenty-one
Comparing Danny's maturity beyond his age.
When you're feeling down just look around and he'll be there
Highlighting Danny's supportive presence in times of distress.
That's Danny!
Reiterating the identity of the child as Danny.
Sometimes he'll make you mad and tear the house apart
Acknowledging that Danny can sometimes be mischievous.
But if you see him sad, he will break your heart
Emphasizing Danny's ability to evoke empathy when sad.
And some unlucky day when skies are gray over you
Anticipating a future day of sadness for the speaker.
He'll make them blue
Suggesting Danny's capacity to bring joy even in difficult times.
Acting like a star, dancing all around
Describing Danny's playful and attention-grabbing behavior.
Strumming his guitar though it's upside-down
Depicting Danny playing a guitar in a non-traditional manner.
Shooting at a bear he'll make you think it's really there
Imagining Danny engaging in imaginative play with innocence.
That's Danny!
Reiterating Danny's identity in a playful context.
And though it's kinda hard for me to understand
Expressing the speaker's difficulty in comprehending Danny growing up.
One day I will wake and he will be a man
Anticipating Danny's transition into adulthood.
Still somehow, I guess, he'll always be the same to me
Believing that, despite growing up, Danny will remain the same to the speaker.
He'll always be
Repeating the sentiment that Danny will always be the same.
Just my little boy sitting on my knee
Recalling precious moments of Danny as a child sitting on the speaker's knee.
Playing with a toy, smiling up at me
Describing the innocence of Danny playing with a toy and smiling at the speaker.
Nothing I could gain, no wealth or fame to take the place
Acknowledging the speaker's realization that no material gain can replace Danny's happy face.
Of the smiling face of Danny
Emphasizing the irreplaceable value of Danny's smiling face in the speaker's life.
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