Tina Tippytoes
Tina Tippytoes: Graceful Moves of an Unlikely Dancer
Lyrics
There’s a ballerina.
Introduction of a character - a ballerina
Have you ever seen her?
Rhetorical question asking if the listener has seen her
Says her name is Tina,
Her self-introduction, claiming her name as Tina
Tina Tippytoes!
Emphasizing her ballet skills with a catchy name ("Tina Tippytoes")
Have you seen her dancing,
Asking if anyone has witnessed her dancing
Pirouetting, prancing?
Describing her dance moves - spinning and moving gracefully
Even though she can’t sing
Despite her inability to sing, her dancing is well-known and appreciated
Everybody knows.
Recognition of her widespread popularity
Tina is an elephant (an elephant),
Repetition emphasizing Tina being an elephant, possibly metaphorically representing being different or unique
An elephant (an elephant),
-An elephant (an elephant),
-Tina is an elephant...
-But her dancing’s really great.
Despite being an elephant, her dancing skills are praised
She can even roller skate.
Highlighting her additional skill of roller skating
She practises ’til late,
Her dedication to practice, contributing to her excellent footwork
So her footwork is first rate!
Emphasis on her exceptional footwork due to rigorous practice
Tina is an elephant (an elephant),
Continued repetition emphasizing Tina's identity as an elephant
An elephant (an elephant),
-An elephant (an elephant),
-Tina is an elephant...
-We’ve been watching her today.
Observation of Tina's appearance today
She looks lovely all in grey,
Complimenting her appearance in grey attire
What else are we to say,
Expressing uncertainty about what more to say about her
’Cos she’s coming right this way!
Excitement as Tina approaches
Look out!
Warning or alert to watch out
Tina was an elephant (an elephant),
Repetition emphasizing Tina's past identity as an elephant
An elephant (an elephant),
-An elephant (an elephant),
-Tina was an elephant...
-’Til she tripped
Wordplay suggesting her fall due to tripping - "fell-ephant" blending "fell" and "elephant"
And fell-ephant!
Highlighting Tina's fall due to tripping
Wait a minute, she’s getting up!
Noticing Tina getting back up after the fall
Tina is an elephant (an elephant),
Repetition emphasizing Tina's identity as an elephant
An elephant (an elephant),
-An elephant (an elephant),
-Tina is an elephant...,
-There... she goes!
Observation of Tina leaving the scene
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