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The song tells the story of Dolly, a gentle and friendly dinosaur who is different from the typical, intimidating image of dinosaurs. With dark brown and green skin, Dolly is described as being very large, taller than trees, and much bigger than the people around her. Despite her size, Dolly is kind, calm, and enjoys playful activities, like dancing and spending time with her imaginary friend.
However, Dolly faces loneliness because others are scared of her due to her size and appearance. Whenever she tries to approach people, they run away, not realizing that she only wants to befriend them. Through this, the song conveys a powerful message about how appearances can be misleading, and the importance of understanding others by getting to know them, regardless of how they look or seem at first.
The song also promotes inclusivity and acceptance, encouraging listeners—especially children—not to judge others based on their differences. Dolly shares a valuable lesson: no matter how different someone may seem—whether through their physical appearance, race, or size—they are just like everyone else and deserve love and kindness. The song’s final verses highlight the idea that God loves everyone, regardless of their differences, reinforcing the message of compassion and unity.
Overall, “Dolly the Dinosaur” is a heartwarming, fun, and educational song that promotes the values of empathy, acceptance, and the importance of looking beyond surface differences to understand and love one another.
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Dolly The Dinosaur lyrics
Dolly was a dinosaur
Her skin was dark brown and green
She would never shout or roar
She was the prettiest dinosaur you’d ever seen!
Dolly would chuckle and purr
She was taller than the trees
If you stood right next to her
You would barely reach up to her knees!
Dolly was gentle and kind
And she loved to dance and play
She’d have a wonderful time
Playing with her make-believe friend all day!
Poor Dolly was all alone
For she was so big and tall
She wasn’t even fully grown
But next to her everyone looked so small!
When Dolly came to say ‘Hello’
People would turn and run away
Coz these people didn’t know
That Dolly only wanted to be friends and play!
Dolly says you shouldn’t mind
If someone looks different than you
When you get to know them through time
You will find that they are just like you too!
Dolly says ‘You shouldn’t mind
If someone looks different than you
When you get to know them through time
You will find that they are just like you too’!
‘Whether black or white, short or tall
God cares about us all
And He shows love to everyone
That lives on the earth under the sun’
Dolly was a dinosaur
Her skin was dark brown and green
She would never shout or roar
She was the prettiest dinosaur you’d ever seen!
Dolly was a dinosaur
Her skin was dark brown and green
She would never shout or roar
She was the prettiest dinosaur you’d ever seen!
Paul Robert Thomas
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