Terribly Terrific Two's
Terribly Terrific Two's: A Toddler's Guide to Life's Little Adventures
Lyrics
When I was one just a few months ago
Reflecting on the recent past when the speaker was one.
There was so much that I didn't know
Expressing the limited knowledge the speaker had at one year old.
But now that I'm two and I'm fully grown up
Claiming to be two and now feeling grown up, ready to share knowledge.
I pass down my knowledge to you
Passing down learned experiences and insights to someone else.
Don't ever let mom and dad out of your sight
Advising to stay close to parents and not let them out of sight.
If you spot something fun, go ahead, take a bite
Encouraging to indulge in fun activities, even taking risks.
Make sure to climb everything that's in sight
Suggesting to climb anything visible, with the assurance that it's okay.
Do this and you'll be alright
Implying that following these suggestions will lead to a positive outcome.
I'm two years old
Reiterating the age of the speaker (two years old).
Is it too much to ask for a little control
Expressing a desire for a little control at the age of two.
I'm two years old
Repeating the age and acknowledging the potential scariness of the world.
The world can be scary with all its unknowns
Acknowledging the challenges of being only two years old.
I'm not trying to make life hard, but it's hard when you're only two
Recognizing the difficulty of life at two without intending to make it hard.
I'm two years old
Reaffirming the age of the speaker and the perspective on life.
The best time of day is between 4 and 6
Highlighting a preferred time of day and the importance of expressing emotions.
It's really important to throw a big fit
Emphasizing the significance of throwing tantrums.
Follow mom screaming while she cooks the food
Describing a strategy to improve the mood of the speaker's mom.
I think it helps her mood
Speculating on the positive impact of the speaker's actions on the mother's mood.
At dinnertime, well, there is food, I suppose
Noting the presence of food at dinnertime.
Instead, use the fork and the spoon to compose
Advising to use utensils, but not for eating – rather, for creating noise.
A banging good sound they will surely adore
Suggesting that creating a loud sound with utensils can be enjoyable.
As for the food, the floor
Indicating that food may end up on the floor due to the noise-making.
I'm two years old
Reiterating the age of the speaker and expressing difficulty in controlling feelings.
There are so many feelings I cannot control
Acknowledging the emotional challenges faced at the age of two.
I'm two years old
Reaffirming the age and seeking understanding of the unknown aspects of the world.
Can you help me make sense of the world's unknowns
Asking for assistance in making sense of the uncertainties of life.
I know sometimes I'm terrible, but it's terribly hard to be two
Recognizing occasional misbehavior and the inherent difficulty of being two.
I'm two years old
Reiterating the age and possibly reflecting on the challenges faced.
Here is a trick for watching TV
Sharing a trick for watching TV, involving asking dad politely.
If dad is there, you're in luck, just say please
Highlighting the advantage of having dad present for watching TV.
Mom is more strict, but here's what you do
Acknowledging mom's stricter rules and suggesting a strategy involving pretend injuries.
Just get an owie or two
Advising to simulate injuries to get mom's attention during TV time.
The last words of wisdom I pass down to you
Offering a piece of wisdom about parents needing affection and hugs.
Sometimes, mom and dad, need a hug too
Emphasizing the importance of showing love to parents through hugs and kisses.
A little kiss, a little hug, and snuggles should do
Reiterating the age and expressing affection for parents.
To show them that you love them too
Encouraging physical displays of love as a way to show appreciation.
Your two years old
Acknowledging the listener's age (two years old).
Every moment with you is so wonderful
Expressing joy and positivity about spending time with the two-year-old.
Your two years old
Reflecting on the magical experience of witnessing the listener's growth.
Watching you grow up is magical
Anticipating the future and expressing excitement about the age of three.
Some say oh just you wait until three, and they're right I can't wait to see
Acknowledging the inevitability of turning three and looking forward to it.
But for now, you're just two years old
Concluding with an affirmation of the listener's current age (two years old).
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