Yankee Doodle
Yankee Doodle's Spirited Journey: A Musical Tale of Patriotism
Lyrics
Yankee Doodle went to town
Yankee Doodle, a character, traveled to the town.
A-riding on a pony.
He was riding on a small horse or pony.
Stuck a feather in his hat
He inserted a feather into his hat.
and called it macaroni.
He referred to the feather as 'macaroni,' a term suggesting fashionable and sophisticated European style.
Yankee Doodle keep it up
Encouragement for Yankee Doodle to continue his actions.
Yankee Doodle dandy.
Yankee Doodle is a fine and remarkable person.
Mind the music and the step
Advises to pay attention to the music and the appropriate dance steps.
and with the girls be handy.
Suggests being skilled or adept with interacting with girls.
Yankee Doodle went to town
Repetition of Yankee Doodle's visit to the town.
A-riding on a pony.
Reiteration of riding on a pony.
Stuck a feather in his hat
Repeating the act of putting a feather in the hat.
And called it macaroni.
Again, calling the feather 'macaroni' to imply stylishness.
Yankee Doodle keep it up
Encouragement for continued behavior.
Yankee Doodle dandy.
Reiteration of Yankee Doodle being admirable.
Mind the music and the step
Reminder to pay attention to the music and steps.
and with the girls be handy.
Encouragement to be skillful in engaging with girls.
Yankee Doodle keep it up
Encouragement for continuous actions.
Yankee Doodle dandy.
Reiteration of Yankee Doodle's admirable nature.
Mind the music and the step
Reminder to pay attention to music and steps for dancing.
and with the girls be handy.
Encouragement to skillfully interact with girls.
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