Lyrics
All the girls and boys are gone away
All the girls and boys have left.
They never really had much to say
They were not very expressive or communicative.
They took off all their clothes and their shoes
They undressed, removing both clothes and shoes.
Politely asked to be excused
They politely requested to be excused, suggesting a departure or separation.
They're the children on parade
They are the children participating in a parade-like event.
They have secrets that they share
These children have shared secrets among themselves.
They're the children on parade
Reiteration that they are the children involved in a parade.
And nobody knows, nobody knows
Nobody is aware of the secrets they hold.
All the broken toys lie on the floor
Broken toys are scattered on the floor, suggesting a sense of abandonment or neglect.
There's no more laughter from down the hall
There is a lack of laughter, indicating a loss of joy or happiness.
Mirror, mirror, mirror on the wall
A reference to a mirror, possibly reflecting on the changes or challenges faced by the children.
Whatever could have happened to them all?
A question about the fate of the toys and what may have happened to them.
To the children on parade
Reiteration of the children being on parade.
And all the secrets that they share
Emphasis on the shared secrets among these children.
They're the children on parade
They continue to be part of the parade, suggesting a continuous display or performance.
And nobody knows, nobody knows
Despite their participation, their secrets remain unknown to others.
All across the world, just yesterday
Reference to a global occurrence where children have disappeared.
All the girls and boys just went away
The absence of children is reiterated.
They took off all their clothes and their shoes
Similar to lines 3 and 23, emphasizing the act of undressing and possibly vulnerability.
I'd love to someday hear all the news
Expressing a desire to know the news or reasons behind the children's disappearance.
About the children on parade
Reiteration of the children being on parade, emphasizing their visibility.
And all the secrets that they share
Restating the presence of shared secrets among these children.
They're the children on parade
Continued participation in the parade despite the mysteries surrounding them.
And nobody knows, nobody knows
Reiteration that nobody is aware of the secrets held by these children.
Nobody knows, nobody knows
Emphasis on the unknown aspect, suggesting a theme of mystery and secrecy.
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