Prairie Lullaby
Serenade to Slumber: Unveiling the Prairie Lullaby's Mystical Night
Lyrics
Shadows slowly creeping down the prairie trail
As the day progresses, shadows are slowly extending across the prairie trail.
Everything is sleeping - ah, but the nightingale
While everything else is in a state of sleep, the nightingale is still active and singing.
Moon will soon be climbing in the purple sky
The moon is about to rise in the purple sky.
Night winds all a-humming this tender lullaby.
Night winds are softly humming a gentle lullaby.
Cares of the day have fled
The worries and troubles of the day have disappeared.
My little sleepyhead
Referring affectionately to someone as "my little sleepyhead."
Stars are in the sky
Stars are visible in the sky.
Time that the prayers were said
It's time for prayers to be said.
My little sleepyhead
Reiteration of the endearment "my little sleepyhead."
To a prairie lullaby
Reference to the lullaby being specific to the prairie.
Saddle up your pony
Encouragement to prepare for sleep by getting ready, symbolized by saddling up a pony.
The sandman's here
The sandman, a mythical character associated with sleep, has arrived.
To guide you down the trail of dreams
The sandman will guide the listener down the trail of dreams, a metaphor for entering the world of sleep.
Tumble in bed my tired
An invitation to get into bed and rest, addressed to a tired person.
My little sleepyhead,
Reiteration of the endearing term "my little sleepyhead."
To a prairie lullaby
Restating that the lullaby is specific to the prairie.
Saddle up your pony
Repetition of the preparation for sleep with the imagery of saddling up a pony.
The sandman's here
Confirmation of the presence of the sandman.
To guide you down the trail of dreams
Reiteration of the sandman guiding the listener into the realm of dreams.
Tumble in bed my tired
Encouragement to tumble into bed, addressing a tired individual.
My little sleepyhead
Repetition of the affectionate term "my little sleepyhead."
To a prairie lullaby
Final affirmation that the lullaby is specific to the prairie.
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