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Mamas & The Papas Dancing Bear Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.77/10 [13 votes]Album: Creeque Alley - The History of the Mamas and the Papas / Original Release Date: 1991-03-12Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 09 sec
Dancing Bear
Mamas & The Papas
Mamas & The Papas
MAMAS & THE PAPAS
- Dancing Bear LyricsI wouldn't want to be a chimney sweep
All black from head to foot
From climbing in them chimneys
And cleaning out that soot.
With a broom and ladder and pail,
The darkened walls I scale---
And far..and high...I see a patch of sky.
I'd rather be the gypsy
(I'd rather be the gypsy)
Whose camped at the edge of town---
(Camped at the edge of town)
The one who has the dancing bear
That follows him around.
And he lifts his big foot up;
He puts his big foot down
And bows...and twirls...
And dances 'round and 'round.
I found I was a cabin boy last night as I did dream---
Bound upon a magic ship for a land I'd never seen.
And the moon she filled our sails;
And the stars they steered out course;
And on our bow there was a golden horse.
The queen eats fruit and candy; the bishop nuts and cheese
And when I am a grown man, I'll taste just what I please---
The honey from the bee, the shellfish from the sea,
The earth, the wind, a girl, someone to share these things with me.
I wouldn't want to be a chimney sweep, etc...
(I'd rather be the gypsy, etc...)
(I dreamed I was a cabin boy, etc...)
All black from head to foot
From climbing in them chimneys
And cleaning out that soot.
With a broom and ladder and pail,
The darkened walls I scale---
And far..and high...I see a patch of sky.
I'd rather be the gypsy
(I'd rather be the gypsy)
Whose camped at the edge of town---
(Camped at the edge of town)
The one who has the dancing bear
That follows him around.
And he lifts his big foot up;
He puts his big foot down
And bows...and twirls...
And dances 'round and 'round.
I found I was a cabin boy last night as I did dream---
And the moon she filled our sails;
And the stars they steered out course;
And on our bow there was a golden horse.
The queen eats fruit and candy; the bishop nuts and cheese
And when I am a grown man, I'll taste just what I please---
The honey from the bee, the shellfish from the sea,
The earth, the wind, a girl, someone to share these things with me.
I wouldn't want to be a chimney sweep, etc...
(I'd rather be the gypsy, etc...)
(I dreamed I was a cabin boy, etc...)
Facts about Dancing Bear
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Dancing Bear is written by John Edmund Andrew Phillips.
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It is first released on March 12, 1991 as part of Mamas & The Papas's album "Creeque Alley - The History of the Mamas and the Papas" which includes 43 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the Mamas & The Papas song 'Dancing Bear' tells a story of longing for freedom and adventure across the boring daily chores, metaphorically represented as the happiness of being a gipsy with a dancing bear contrasting to a miserable chimney sweep. The lyrics convey a strong and clear invitation to come along, explore and have fun with the others, highlighting the cheerful and beautiful side of life that can be enjoyed mostly with united people. Dancers bear lyrics mainly underlining happiness, adventure, freedom, empowerment, and inspiration. Simultaneously, the song depicts the human condition's struggle of wanting freedom, having the fantasy of an ideal situation, and dreaming for a better life. The lyrics are free from any kind of obscenity, adult themes, or depiction of violence, nudity, or drug use; hence, the message is suitable for everyone.
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Dancing Bear falls under the genre Rock.
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Dancing Bear song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
Who wrote Dancing Bear lyrics?
Dancing Bear is written by John Edmund Andrew Phillips.
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When was Dancing Bear released?
It is first released on March 12, 1991 as part of Mamas & The Papas's album "Creeque Alley - The History of the Mamas and the Papas" which includes 43 tracks in total. This song is the 23rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Dancing Bear lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the Mamas & The Papas song 'Dancing Bear' tells a story of longing for freedom and adventure across the boring daily chores, metaphorically represented as the happiness of being a gipsy with a dancing bear contrasting to a miserable chimney sweep. The lyrics convey a strong and clear invitation to come along, explore and have fun with the others, highlighting the cheerful and beautiful side of life that can be enjoyed mostly with united people. Dancers bear lyrics mainly underlining happiness, adventure, freedom, empowerment, and inspiration. Simultaneously, the song depicts the human condition's struggle of wanting freedom, having the fantasy of an ideal situation, and dreaming for a better life. The lyrics are free from any kind of obscenity, adult themes, or depiction of violence, nudity, or drug use; hence, the message is suitable for everyone.
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Which genre is Dancing Bear?
Dancing Bear falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Dancing Bear?
Dancing Bear song length is 4 minutes and 09 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): John Edmund Andrew Phillips
Record Label(s): 1991 UMG Recordings, Inc
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