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Never Never Land evokes a whimsical journey into a fantasy world filled with beloved childhood characters, toys, and imaginative settings. Through repeated invitations (“Take my hand, take my hand”), the song encourages listeners to join a magical adventure to a place of comfort and wonder.
The verses are peppered with playful references to iconic characters and objects, from Peter Pan and Mary Poppins to teddy bears, toy trains, and chocolate treats. These nostalgic images spark joy and curiosity, creating a vivid picture of an idealized childhood world.
Amid the whimsy, a subtle shift occurs as the lyrics touch on themes of fear and vulnerability, such as cold winds, wolves, and bogeymen. This moment of darkness is countered by the longing to return to the safety of Never-never Land, a metaphorical sanctuary of happiness and protection.
Ultimately, the song’s hopeful tone reassures children that, no matter the challenges, there is always a place of warmth and love where imagination thrives and happiness reigns.
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Never-Never Land lyrics
Take my hand, take my hand
Come let’s go to Never-never Land
Andy Pandy & Mary Lou
Three-Blind-Mice Little Boy Blue
Rubber ducks and peanut spread
Frogs that kiss your sleepy head.
Turn around, clap your hands
Come let’s go to Never-never Land
Mary Poppins & Bill and Ben
Peter Pan Gingerbread Men
Choo-choo trains and chocolate snails
Teddy bears hug boys and girls
Jump up high, clap your hands
Come let’s go to Never-never Land.
Twinkle twinkle oh little star
Mickey Mouse, toy racing cars
Jungle Book and jelly beans
Pussy cats with hair of green.
Hop and skip, clap your hands
Come let’s go to Never-never Land
Little boy lost
Christmas snow
Home alone
cold winds do blow
Wolves howling around your door
Bogey men and broken laws
Take my hand, take my hand
Take me back to Never-never Land
Jerkity boat in a storm
Take me where it’s safe and warm
Where the sun must always shine
Cartoon love and happy times
Take my hand, take my hand
Take me now to Never-never Land
Paul Robert Thomas
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