The Inchworm
Exploring the Mathematical Beauty in John Lithgow's Inchworm
Lyrics
Two and two are four
Basic arithmetic statement: 2 + 2 equals 4.
four and four are eight
Continuation of basic arithmetic: 4 + 4 equals 8.
Eight and eight are sixteen
Building on the previous lines: 8 + 8 equals 16.
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
Further progression in arithmetic: 16 + 16 equals 32.
Two and two are four
Repetition of the initial arithmetic sequence.
four and four are eight
Reiteration: 4 + 4 equals 8.
Eight and eight are sixteen
Continued repetition: 8 + 8 equals 16.
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
Continuation of the arithmetic sequence: 16 + 16 equals 32.
Inchworm, inchworm
Introduction of the "Inchworm" character.
Measuring the marigolds
The Inchworm is measuring marigolds, possibly metaphorical for assessing or evaluating beauty.
You and your arithmetic
Addressing the Inchworm's use of arithmetic in its observations.
You'll probably go far
Suggesting that the Inchworm's proficiency in arithmetic might lead to success or advancement.
Inchworm, inchworm
Repetition of the Inchworm's activity of measuring marigolds.
Measuring the marigolds
Continued measurement of marigolds by the Inchworm.
Seems to me you'd stop and see
Suggesting that the Inchworm should take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the marigolds.
How beautiful they are
Highlighting the beauty of the marigolds.
Two and two are four
Repetition of the arithmetic sequence.
four and four are eight
Continuation of the repeated arithmetic: 4 + 4 equals 8.
Eight and eight are sixteen
Further continuation: 8 + 8 equals 16.
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
Progression in arithmetic: 16 + 16 equals 32.
Two and two are four
Reiteration of the arithmetic sequence.
four and four are eight
Repetition: 4 + 4 equals 8.
Eight and eight are sixteen
Continued repetition: 8 + 8 equals 16.
Sixteen and sixteen are thirty-two
Continuation of the arithmetic sequence: 16 + 16 equals 32.
Inchworm, inchworm
Reiteration of the Inchworm measuring marigolds.
Measuring the marigolds
Continued activity of the Inchworm.
You and your arithmetic
Addressing the Inchworm's use of arithmetic in its observations.
You'll probably go far
Suggesting that the Inchworm's proficiency in arithmetic might lead to success or advancement.
Inchworm, inchworm
Repetition of the Inchworm's activity of measuring marigolds.
Measuring the marigolds
Continued measurement of marigolds by the Inchworm.
Seems to me you'd stop and see
Suggesting that the Inchworm should take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the marigolds.
How beautiful they are
Highlighting the beauty of the marigolds.
Two and two are four
Repetition of the arithmetic sequence.
four and four are eight
Continuation of the repeated arithmetic: 4 + 4 equals 8.
Seems to me you'd stop and see
Suggesting that the Inchworm should take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the marigolds.
How beautiful they are
Highlighting the beauty of the marigolds.
Seems to me you'd stop and see
Continued suggestion that the Inchworm should appreciate the beauty of the marigolds.
How beautiful they are
Emphasis on the suggestion for the Inchworm to appreciate the beauty of the marigolds.
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