Donkey Plodding
Journey to Bethlehem: A Donkey's Melody
Lyrics
Eee-orr!
The sound a donkey makes (onomatopoeia).
Donkey plodding, donkey plodding
Describes the donkey's slow, steady movement.
Move your weary bones.
Encouragement to the donkey to keep moving despite fatigue.
Donkey plodding, donkey plodding
Repetition emphasizing the donkey's plodding journey.
Over rocks and stones.
Highlights the challenging terrain the donkey is navigating.
Or-eee-orr, eee-orr, eee-orr,
More onomatopoeia, possibly representing the donkey's sound.
Never ever moans:
Emphasizes the donkey's perseverance without complaining.
Donkey plodding all day long.
Summarizes the donkey's continuous plodding throughout the day.
Eee-orr!
Reiteration of the donkey's distinctive sound.
Carry gentle Mary,
Shifts focus to the donkey carrying Mary to Bethlehem.
Carry gentle Mary,
Reiterates the donkey's role in transporting Mary.
All the way to Bethlehem.
Specifies the destination of the donkey's journey (Bethlehem).
Eee-orr!
Reiterates the donkey's vocalization.
Donkey plodding, donkey plodding
Repetition of the donkey's plodding, reinforcing the journey.
Move your weary bones.
Encouragement to keep moving despite weariness.
Donkey plodding, donkey plodding
Restates the donkey's slow and steady progress.
Over rocks and stones.
Reiterates the challenging path the donkey is traversing.
Or-eee-orr, eee-orr, eee-orr,
More onomatopoeia, emphasizing the donkey's sound.
Never ever moans:
Highlights the donkey's silent endurance.
Donkey plodding all day long.
Summarizes the donkey's persistent plodding throughout the day.
Eee-orr!
Repetition of the donkey's vocalization.
Joseph walks beside you, Joseph walks beside you,
Introduces Joseph, who is walking alongside the donkey.
All the way to Bethlehem.
Reiterates Joseph's presence and the destination (Bethlehem).
Eee-orr!
Repetition of the donkey's distinctive sound.
Donkey plodding, donkey plodding
Reiteration of the donkey's plodding, emphasizing movement.
Move your weary bones.
Encouragement for the donkey to keep going despite weariness.
Donkey plodding, donkey plodding
Restates the donkey's slow and steady progress.
Over rocks and stones.
Reiterates the challenging path the donkey is traversing.
Or-eee-orr, eee-orr, eee-orr,
More onomatopoeia, underscoring the donkey's sound.
Never ever moans:
Emphasizes the donkey's endurance without vocal complaint.
Donkey plodding all day long.
Summarizes the donkey's persistent plodding throughout the day.
Eee-orr!
Final repetition of the donkey's distinctive sound.
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