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Lyrical Literacy
We Three Kings (Nik Bear)
We Three Kings Lyrics adapted by Nik Bear Brown We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star. O star of wonder, star of light, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light. Born a King on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown him again, King forever, ceasing never, Over us all to reign. Frankincense to offer have I; Incense...
2025-11-24
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
He's Popeye the Sailor Man
He's Popeye the Sailor Man The sea don’t fear the storm And neither does he when the truth gets warm He been carved by the tide where the moon runs thin Where the salt hits the wound and the strength begins Every wave been a teacher with a quiet demand Saying rise with the power only soul can command He been walking on the edges where the brave don’t land But courage is a compass you can hold in your hand He's Popey...
2025-11-17
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
C is for Cookie | Sing-a-Long
C is for Cookie | Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast https://podcast.humanitarians.ai/ explores the musical legacy of a beloved blue monster from children's television and his iconic cookie-themed anthem. This episode examines how a simple five-note melody became a cultural touchstone, featuring discussions of the character's unique vocal style, the song's musical simplicity, and its enduring appeal. We dive into how this character's enthusiasm for baked goods translated into a charming musical expression that generations have enjoyed. Origin Summary This episode focuses on a famous children's television song that first appeared in 1971 o...
2025-11-09
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Spud Stories: The Cultural Legacy of Mr. Potato Head
Spud Stories: The Cultural Legacy of Mr. Potato Head The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores the fascinating evolution of one of America's most beloved toys - Mr. Potato Head. From its humble beginnings as George Lerner's innovative concept to its status as a cultural icon, this episode traces how a simple plastic toy revolutionized play and adapted to changing times. The lyrical journey chronicles Mr. Potato Head's transformation from actual potatoes with plastic parts to an all-plastic toy, the expansion into a full "spud family," and the character's social advocacy roles in anti-smoking campaigns and fitness p...
2025-11-09
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Baa Baa Black Sheep | Nursery Rhymes
Woolly Tales: The Three Sheep Variations The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a playful adaptation of the classic "Baa Baa Black Sheep" nursery rhyme, reimagined with three different sheep - grey, brown, and bare. Each sheep offers a unique twist on the traditional wool distribution, with the grey sheep providing for kittens and cats, the brown sheep sharing with a family, and the bare sheep having no wool at all to give. This creative variation offers a perfect opportunity for children to explore expectations, sharing, and the concept of having versus not having. Origin "Baa Baa Black Sheep"...
2025-11-09
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Journey Through Oz" - A Poetic Retelling of Dorothy's Adventure | Part I
The Journey Through Oz" - A Poetic Retelling of Dorothy's Adventure | Part I the cyclone a sky torn open—twisting high— dorothy lifted, house spun, goodbye A twister spun Dorothy high, no warning, no sign, Landed her in Oz, where the skies didn’t align. the council with the munchkins tiny feet in a land unknown they called her queen, yet kansas called home Tiny voices, bright and clear, hailed her queen, But Dorothy’s heart was set on Kansas, unseen. how dorothy saved the scar...
2025-11-09
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Magic Art of the Great Humbug | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)
Magic Art of the Great Humbug | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung) The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a poignant musical exploration of the pivotal moment in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" when Dorothy and her companions discover the true identity of the great and powerful Oz. This contemplative song captures their journey through the Emerald City, their confrontation with the man behind the curtain, and their reckoning with broken promises and dashed hopes as they realize the wizard is merely "a humbug" – an ordinary man using illusions to appear magnificent. Based on L. Frank Baum's classic 1900 novel "The...
2025-11-08
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Fisherman and His Wife | Brothers Grimm (Nik Bear)
The Fisherman and His Wife | Brothers Grimm (Nik Bear) The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a musical retelling of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Fisherman and His Wife." This catchy adaptation follows a poor fisherman who catches a magical talking fish that grants wishes. As his wife Ilsabill's demands escalate from a cottage to a castle, then to becoming king, emperor, pope, and finally ruler of the cosmos, the sea grows darker with each request. The repeating chorus reminds listeners about the dangers of insatiable greed, as the couple ultimately loses everything and returns to their h...
2025-11-08
04 min
Lyrical Literacy
Jackan’Jill | Lyrical Literacy Sing-a-Long
Jackan’Jill | Lyrical Literacy Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents "Jack an' Jill," a vibrant reimagining of the classic nursery rhyme in authentic Jamaican patois. This expanded version follows our familiar duo as they attempt to fetch water from a hill, with Jill suggesting modern alternatives ("Use faucet like mi fada"). Their adventure quickly turns disastrous when Jack trips and they both tumble down, rolling past farm animals and crashing into a dump. After Jack's mother treats his injured head with vinegar, Jill declares she's done with hills altogether, concluding with a cautionary message about stayi...
2025-11-05
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Ms Austen | Lyrical Literacy Homage to Jane Austen
Ms Austen | Lyrical Literacy Homage to Jane Austen The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a poetic homage to Jane Austen, the revolutionary author who wielded her pen with subtle defiance against Regency-era conventions. This evocative poem captures Austen's essence as a writer who, beneath the veneer of propriety and tea cups, crafted stories that challenged social norms and exposed the follies of the aristocracy. Through elegant verse, we explore how Austen remained "small and still, yet fiercely wrote what the world dared only think," using her literary genius to create female characters who whispered loudly through hi...
2025-11-05
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)
Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung) https://open.spotify.com/album/03UdzfBFr4N10EjMnCLCvD?si=vQTridAnSo-pTIAdVZaLnw The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a unique retelling of the Wizard of Oz adventure through the eyes of Dorothy's faithful companion, Toto. This heartwarming narrative follows the small but mighty dog as he experiences the sudden upheaval from Kansas to Oz, meeting unusual companions along the yellow brick road. Through Toto's perspective, listeners discover how his unwavering loyalty and sharp instincts guided Dorothy through poppy fields, exposed the Wizard's deception, and provided steadfast companionship th...
2025-11-05
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Cowardly Lion’s Lament | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)
The Cowardly Lion’s Lament | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung) The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a heartfelt exploration of courage through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion from Oz. This poignant first-person narrative follows the lion's transformative journey from self-doubt to self-discovery. Despite his impressive roar and majestic mane, he initially hides from the smallest disturbances, ashamed of his fear. The poem beautifully tracks his growth as he joins Dorothy and her companions through dangerous terrain, facing his fears with each trembling step. By the conclusion, the Lion discovers the profound truth that courage isn't the absence of fe...
2025-11-05
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
O Little Town of Bethlehem | Xmas Songs Sing-a-Long
O Little Town of Bethlehem | Xmas Songs Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores the timeless Christmas carol "O Little Town of Bethlehem," weaving together the traditional hymn with expanded verses that deepen the narrative of Christ's birth. This episode captures the peaceful imagery of the sleeping town, the vigilant shepherds, and the profound spiritual significance of a humble birth that would transform history. Through gentle musical storytelling, listeners experience both the historical context and spiritual resonance of this beloved carol, highlighting themes of peace, hope, and divine presence entering the ordinary world. Origin "O Little...
2025-11-05
04 min
Lyrical Literacy
Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung)
Four Small Feet Through Oz | Lyrical Literacy (Oz Sung) The song: https://open.spotify.com/track/454uS0uJgGaBlvK12Y8l0A?si=8844b9debe794b23 The Lyrical Literacy Podcast presents a unique retelling of "The Wizard of Oz" from Toto's perspective. This episode features a reggae-inspired musical journey that reimagines the classic tale through the loyal dog's eyes. The song explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the unspoken heroism of Dorothy's faithful companion as he navigates the strange world of Oz, from the initial tornado landing to the final confrontation with the...
2025-11-04
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Tin Man's Heart " | Lyrical Literacy Oz Sung
The Tin Man's Heart " | Lyrical Literacy Oz Sung The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents "The Tin Man's Heart," a poignant first-person narrative exploring the journey of the beloved character from L. Frank Baum's classic tale. This episode delves into themes of identity, humanity, and the discovery that emotional connection exists even within a body of tin. The Tin Man's Heart " | Lyrical Literacy Oz Sung I once was flesh with hands so sure A woodsman strong, with love so pure But curse and axe and rusted fate Turned me...
2025-11-04
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long (Mayfield)
Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a whimsical musical journey exploring the delightful dessert known as Grasshopper Pie. This episode clarifies the amusing contradiction of a sweet treat named after an insect while containing no actual bugs. Through playful lyrics and rhythmic storytelling, listeners learn about this minty-chocolate dessert's origins from a famous New Orleans cocktail, its rise to popularity in the 1950s as a party favorite, and its distinctive vibrant green color that resembles spring itself. Grasshopper Pie In a world where bugs might grace a plate, Here’s...
2025-11-04
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long (Nik Bear)
Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a whimsical musical journey exploring the delightful dessert known as Grasshopper Pie. This episode clarifies the amusing contradiction of a sweet treat named after an insect while containing no actual bugs. Through playful lyrics and rhythmic storytelling, listeners learn about this minty-chocolate dessert's origins from a famous New Orleans cocktail, its rise to popularity in the 1950s as a party favorite, and its distinctive vibrant green color that resembles spring itself. Grasshopper Pie In a world where bugs might grace a plate, Here’s...
2025-11-04
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long (Parvati)
Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a whimsical musical journey exploring the delightful dessert known as Grasshopper Pie. This episode clarifies the amusing contradiction of a sweet treat named after an insect while containing no actual bugs. Through playful lyrics and rhythmic storytelling, listeners learn about this minty-chocolate dessert's origins from a famous New Orleans cocktail, its rise to popularity in the 1950s as a party favorite, and its distinctive vibrant green color that resembles spring itself. Grasshopper Pie In a world where bugs might grace a plate, Here’s...
2025-11-04
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea | Sing-a-Long
There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea | Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a playful underwater musical adventure with our sea-themed episode featuring the classic children's cumulative song "There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea" with a fun SpongeBob-inspired twist. Origin This episode features a modern adaptation of the traditional folk song "There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea," which dates back to at least the early 20th century. The song is a classic cumulative or "chain" song where each verse builds upon the previous one by a...
2025-11-03
05 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Sleeping Princess of Briar Rose | Grimm's Fairy Tale (Lullabize)
The Sleeping Princess of Briar Rose | Grimm's Fairy Tale (Lullabize) Lyrics (with some back and forth and editing) created with the Lyrical Literacy Lullabize software https://www.humanitarians.ai/lullabize The Lyrical Literacy Podcast presents a musical retelling of the classic Grimm's fairy tale "Briar Rose." This enchanting episode chronicles the journey of a princess cursed to sleep for a hundred years after pricking her finger on a spindle. As the entire kingdom falls into slumber behind a wall of thorns, only true love's kiss from a brave prince can break the spell a...
2025-11-03
09 min
Lyrical Literacy
Journey of the Magi - We Three Kings | Xmas Songs
Journey of the Magi - We Three Kings | Xmas Songs The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores the beloved Christmas carol "We Three Kings of Orient Are," bringing to life the journey of the three wise men bearing gifts for the newborn Jesus. This episode weaves through the symbolic meaning of gold, frankincense, and myrrh as royal tribute, divine acknowledgment, and mortal sacrifice. The timeless melody captures both the wonder of following the guiding star and the profound spiritual significance of the Magi's pilgrimage across desert lands to find the humble manger in Bethlehem. Origin "W...
2025-11-03
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Over the River and Through the Wood | Xmas Sing-a-Long
Over the River and Through the Wood | Xmas Sing-a-Long The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores a festive adaptation of "Over the River and Through the Wood," transforming Lydia Maria Child's 1844 Thanksgiving poem into a Christmas journey. This reimagined version retains the beloved sleigh ride to grandmother's house while introducing rich holiday imagery—twinkling lights, holly-adorned doors, hanging stockings, and the peaceful glow of church bells. The adaptation creates an immersive Christmas experience through eight verses that follow travelers across snowy landscapes toward the warmth of family celebration, capturing both the physical journey and the spiritual essence of...
2025-11-02
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
55 Lines from Nursery Rhymes | Tongue Twisters
55 Lines from Nursery Rhymes | Tongue Twisters The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a delightful collection of classic and creative tongue twisters drawn from nursery rhymes and speech exercise traditions. This episode weaves together 55 phonetically challenging lines, from the familiar "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" and "Sally sells seashells" to lesser-known verbal gymnastics like "Purple paper people." The compilation showcases alliteration, repetition, and sound patterns that challenge pronunciation while building language skills. These playful linguistic puzzles, arranged in a poetic stream-of-consciousness style, offer listeners both nostalgic connections to childhood wordplay and engaging exercises for s...
2025-11-02
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Speckled Frogs | Sing-a-Long (Mayfield)
Speckled Frogs | Sing-a-Long (Mayfield) The Lyrical Literacy podcast transforms the beloved children's counting song "Five Little Speckled Frogs" into an expanded musical journey. This episode features the traditional verses of frogs gradually jumping from a log into a cool pool, but extends beyond the classic ending with additional verses celebrating the frogs' aquatic adventures. The expanded adaptation adds playful descriptions of the frogs swimming, croaking under the moon, and enjoying their watery home with onomatopoeic "splish splash" and "ribbit ribbit" sounds that enhance the rhythmic, educational quality of this counting rhyme. Perfect for young listeners developing early...
2025-11-01
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Speckled Frogs - A Counting Adventure | Sing-a-Long (Musinique)
Speckled Frogs - A Counting Adventure | Sing-a-Long (Musinique) The Lyrical Literacy podcast transforms the beloved children's counting song "Five Little Speckled Frogs" into an expanded musical journey. This episode features the traditional verses of frogs gradually jumping from a log into a cool pool, but extends beyond the classic ending with additional verses celebrating the frogs' aquatic adventures. The expanded adaptation adds playful descriptions of the frogs swimming, croaking under the moon, and enjoying their watery home with onomatopoeic "splish splash" and "ribbit ribbit" sounds that enhance the rhythmic, educational quality of this counting rhyme. Perfect for...
2025-11-01
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Over the River and Through the Wood | Xmas Songs (Nik Bear)
Over the River and Through the Wood | Xmas Songs (Nik Bear) The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores a Christmas adaptation of the beloved American poem "Over the River and Through the Wood." Originally written by Lydia Maria Child in 1844 as a Thanksgiving poem, this Christmas version transforms the journey to grandmother's house into a festive sleigh ride filled with holiday imagery. The adaptation weaves together traditional elements like sleigh bells, holly, and stockings with the spiritual essence of Christmas, creating a warm narrative of family gathering and seasonal celebration. Nik Bear Brown's reimagining preserves the nostalgic c...
2025-11-01
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Cuphead | Lyrical Literacy Project
Cuphead | Lyrical Literacy Project Lyrical Literacy Project because sometimes get a kid in engage in reading, singing and learning involves making a simple song about her favorite video game. Check out the good work that the Lyrical Literacy Project does here https://www.humanitarians.ai/lyrical-literacy The Cuphead song was cut short to fit the YouTube shorts formet here the full song here or here https://podcast.humanitarians.ai/ or here https://podcast.musinique.com/ The Lyrical Literacy podcast delivers timeless stories and poems through the science-backed power...
2025-11-01
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Boogeyman Suggests You Brush Your Teeth | Lyrical Literacy
The Boogeyman Suggests You Brush Your Teeth | Lyrical Literacy The Lyrical Literacy podcast explores the cultural phenomenon of the Boogeyman through rhythmic verse. This episode examines how this shapeshifting creature of childhood fears has been used across generations as a behavioral teaching tool. The poem captures the essence of this mysterious figure who lurks in shadows, under beds, and in closets - not simply to frighten, but to encourage good behavior through gentle intimidation. From eating vegetables to cleaning rooms, the Boogeyman serves as parents' supernatural ally in child-rearing, demonstrating how folklore figures have long been employed to...
2025-11-01
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
A Swarm of Bees | Sing Along (Nik Bear)
A Swarm of Bees | Sing Along (Nik Bear) Nik Bear Brown https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hSpFCJodAYMP2cWK72zI6?si=9Fx2UusBQHi3tTyVEAoCDQ https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nik-bear-brown/1779725275 https://nikbear.musinique.com
2025-11-01
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Wolf and the Lamb | Aesop's (Nik Bear)
The Wolf and the Lamb | Aesop's (Nik Bear) The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a musical adaptation of Aesop's classic fable "The Wolf and the Lamb." This episode explores the timeless theme of how the powerful can manipulate truth to justify oppressing the vulnerable. Through rhythmic verse, we follow a hungry wolf who invents increasingly absurd accusations against an innocent lamb drinking from a stream. Despite the lamb's logical defenses, the wolf's predetermined verdict leads to a tragic end, demonstrating that tyranny needs no excuse and that might often prevails over right in an unjust world. Origin
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Fisherman and His Wife | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Nik Bear)
The Fisherman and His Wife | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Nik Bear) The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a musical adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale "The Fisherman and His Wife." This episode explores themes of greed, contentment, and the dangers of unchecked ambition through rhyming verse and storytelling. Follow the journey of a poor fisherman and his increasingly demanding wife Ilsabill as they encounter a magical wish-granting fish, only to discover that endless desire leads to ultimate loss. Origin "The Fisherman and His Wife" (German: "Von dem Fischer und seiner Frau") is a w...
2025-10-31
04 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Fox and the Lion (Newton)
Don’t Fear That Roar | Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Lion" Newton loves this fable too so did another take on it. This episode of The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a melodic folk-blues rendition of a timeless wisdom tale about conquering fear. Through rhythmic verses, the story follows a fox who initially cowers at a lion's mighty roar—a sound that "could sink a battleship." As days pass, the fox's fear gradually subsides, and eventually, the small creature finds enough courage to question the lion directly: "Why you roar? You feelin' bad?" To the fox's...
2025-10-31
04 min
Lyrical Literacy
Don’t Fear That Roar | Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Lion" (Parvati)
Don’t Fear That Roar | Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Lion" This episode of The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a melodic folk-blues rendition of a timeless wisdom tale about conquering fear. Through rhythmic verses, the story follows a fox who initially cowers at a lion's mighty roar—a sound that "could sink a battleship." As days pass, the fox's fear gradually subsides, and eventually, the small creature finds enough courage to question the lion directly: "Why you roar? You feelin' bad?" To the fox's surprise, the intimidating beast shows no aggression. The performance concludes with...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Mama Walk It Straight | Aesop Blues
Mama Walk It Straight | Aesop Blues This episode of The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a bluesy retelling of the ancient fable about a mother crab and her child. With rhythmic verses and colorful characterization, the story unfolds as Mama Crab criticizes her little one for walking sideways "like a broke-down steer." When the clever youngster politely asks for a demonstration of proper walking, Mama Crab's attempts at straight walking hilariously fail as she scuttles, stumbles, and spins in circles. The little crab observes with knowing restraint, ultimately delivering the powerful moral: "Before you preach on how to...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Donkey in the Lion's Skin | Aesop's
The Donkey in the Lion's Skin | Aesop's The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a bluesy re imagining of Aesop's classic fable about authenticity and false pretenses. Through rhythmic verses and colorful imagery, the story follows a downtrodden donkey who discovers a lion's pelt and wears it to frighten other animals. Initially successful in his deception, the donkey struts proudly as smaller creatures flee in terror. However, his masquerade crumbles when he attempts to roar but can only produce his signature bray. A wise fox sees through the charade, delivering the cutting truth: "You can fake the fur, but y...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Bone Job Blues | he Wolf and the Crane Fable
The Bone Job Blues | he Wolf and the Crane Fable Lyrical Literacy presents a bluesy re-imagining of Aesop's "The Wolf and the Crane" fable. Through gritty lyrics and vivid storytelling, it follows a desperate wolf who gets a bone lodged in his throat while feasting. In his moment of vulnerability, he promises riches to a passing crane if the bird will use its long beak to remove the obstruction. The kind but foolish crane performs the dangerous task, successfully extracting the bone from between the wolf's sharp teeth. But when the crane asks for the promised reward...
2025-10-31
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Fox and the Sour Grapes | Blues Fables |Lyrical Literacy
The Fox and the Sour Grapes | Blues Fables |Lyrical Literacy This engaging podcast presents a bluesy reimagining of Aesop's classic "Fox and the Grapes" fable. Through rhythmic verses and vivid imagery, the performance follows a hungry fox who discovers a vine laden with tempting purple grapes hanging just beyond his reach. Despite multiple energetic attempts—jumping, leaping, and charging—the fox fails to reach the fruit. Rather than acknowledge his limitations, he dismisses the unattained prize, declaring the grapes "prob'ly bitter, not ripe, too dry." The lyrics conclude with the timeless moral that we often disparage what we c...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Who's Gonna Bell That Cat? | Aesop's Fables
Who's Gonna Bell That Cat? | Aesop's Fables Lyrical Literacy presents a bluesy, poetic retelling of the classic Aesop's fable about mice plotting against their feline predator. Through rhythmic verses and vivid characterization, the performance follows a midnight meeting of mice conspiring to hang a bell around their enemy's neck. The ambitious plan receives enthusiastic support until the sobering question arises: "Who's gonna tie it round her end?" As each mouse makes excuses—White Whisker has "a limp and a twisted twig," Gray Ear "near got snapped"—the impossible plan unravels. The performance concludes with the timeless moral that...
2025-10-31
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Dog and Its Reflection | Aesop's Fables
That Dog Was Struttin | Lyrical Literacy Lyrical Literacy presents Aesop's classic fable of the greedy dog as a soulful blues narrative. The performance features alternating male deep bass and female baritone vocals telling the tale of a prideful dog who, upon seeing another dog (his own reflection) with meat, tries to take that meat too—only to lose his own to the flowing water. The arrangement blends acoustic guitar, banjo, harmonica, violin, and gospel organ to create an authentic blues/folk atmosphere that perfectly complements this timeless lesson about greed and contentment. Through call-and-response vocals and...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Pretty Little Cavalinhos | Lyrical Literacy Lullaby
Pretty Little Cavalinhos | Lyrical Literacy Lullaby This Lyrical Literacy Lullaby presents a melodic bilingual reimagining of the classic lullaby "All the Pretty Little Horses." The arrangement weaves together the traditional English verses with Portuguese lines ("Todos os lindos cavalinhos"), creating a soothing multicultural soundscape. The expanded lyrics paint vivid imagery of magical horses with "silver saddles" and "golden reins," carrying listeners through dreamy landscapes "where fireflies and dream seeds blow." This gentle composition bridges cultural traditions while maintaining the comforting essence of the original lullaby, making it perfect for both children's bedtime and language learning. Origin
2025-10-31
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Bo's Lullaby || Classic Nursery Rhymes Re-imagined | Lyrical Literacy
Bo's Lullaby || Classic Nursery Rhymes Re-imagined | Lyrical Literacy Lyrical Literacy project re-imagines the classic "Little Bo-Peep" nursery rhyme, beginning with the traditional verses before spinning into a whimsical new adventure. The extended narrative follows Bo-Peep's comical misadventures as she attempts to sew the lost tails back onto her wayward sheep, accidentally stitching one to her own leg in the process. The humorous tale maintains the musical rhythm of the original while adding modern wit and charm as Bo-Peep struggles with her constantly wandering flock. The performance blends traditional lullaby elements with playful storytelling, creating a nostalgic yet...
2025-10-31
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Pokémon Mew | Mew, Mew, Mi Secret Fren’
Pokémon Mew | Mew, Mew, Mi Secret Fren’ This poem was created for Humanitarians "Lyrical Literacy" project (https://www.humanitarians.ai/lyrical-literacy) and explores legendary Pokémon Mew through Caribbean patois-infused verses that blend gaming nostalgia with folklore storytelling. The piece transforms the elusive digital creature into a mystical entity that exists between code and imagination. Through alternating poetic styles inspired by e.e. cummings and Shel Silverstein, the narrative captures how Mew transcended its status as a hidden game character to become a shared cultural myth among gamers. The lyrics reflect on how this "secret friend" wasn't...
2025-10-31
01 min
Lyrical Literacy
Tumbling Down Di Hill: Jack an' Jill's Reggae Adventure
Tumbling Down Di Hill: Jack an' Jill's Reggae Adventure In this podcast presents a vibrant Caribbean patois retelling of the classic "Jack and Jill" nursery rhyme. The reimagined version maintains the core story of the pair's hill mishap but expands it with rich cultural flavor, humorous dialogue, and vivid sound effects. Jack still falls and injures his head, but the narrative is enriched with additional characters, modern references (like using a faucet instead of climbing for water), and Jill's empowered conclusion to have Jack fetch her drinks from now on. The performance features multiple voice actors, including...
2025-10-31
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Wolf and the Lamb | Parable from Aesop's
The Wolf and the Lamb | Parable from Aesop's This powerful podcast presents two distinct poetic interpretations of the classic Wolf and Lamb fable. The first offers a rhythmic, traditional telling with simple rhyming structure, while the second employs experimental formatting and evocative imagery to create a haunting, modern retelling. Both versions explore the harsh reality that power often trumps truth, with the innocent lamb's logical defenses proving useless against the wolf's predetermined desire to harm. The experimental second poem intensifies the tragedy with its fractured structure, mirroring the breakdown of justice when might makes right. Origin
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Parable of the Dancing Kid and the Dumb Ol’ Wolf | Aesop's Fables
The Parable of the Dancing Kid and the Dumb Ol’ Wolf | Aesop's Fables This podcast episode presents a delightful poetic retelling of a classic fable about quick thinking in the face of danger. A young goat (Kid) is cornered by a hungry Wolf on his way home. Rather than accepting his fate, the clever Kid requests one final dance before being eaten. When the Wolf agrees and attempts to play a pipe for the Kid's dance, the music attracts nearby dogs who come charging to the rescue. The Wolf laments his poor decision to be distracted from hi...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
Aesop's fable | The Wolf and the Crane
Aesop's fable | The Wolf and the Crane This podcast episode presents a rhythmic retelling of the classic Aesop's fable "The Wolf and the Crane." The story follows a desperate wolf who gets a bone stuck in his throat and pleads with a crane for help. The kind (but foolish) crane uses his long neck to remove the bone, risking his life in the process. When the crane asks for payment afterward, the wolf mockingly replies that escaping with his head intact should be payment enough. The moral warns listeners about the dangers of helping those of dangerous...
2025-10-31
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Parable of the Frogs Who Asked for a King | Aesop's Fable
The Parable of the Frogs Who Asked for a King | Aesop's Fable A rhyming adaptation of Aesop's classic fable about frogs who, dissatisfied with their peaceful pond life, petition Jupiter (Zeus) for a king. When Jupiter sends them a log as king, they initially respect it but soon find it boring and demand a "real" ruler. Jupiter, annoyed by their ingratitude, then sends a stork who begins devouring the frogs one by one. The moral warns against discontent with peaceful governance and the dangers of desiring powerful but potentially tyrannical leadership. Origin This parable comes...
2025-10-31
04 min
Lyrical Literacy
Patti Cake, Baker’s Woman
Patti Cake, Baker’s Woman Patti cake Baker’s woman Bake me a cake As fast as you can Pat it Prick it Mark it with p And hide it warm inside an oven For baby and me But wait She whispers sideways Enough is never enough Giraffes and glitterfluff A pinch of moon A whisper from mars Candles that sing And smell like stars She stirs With a spoon of jellybean wood Dances counte...
2025-10-30
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Little Red-Cap.
Little Red-Cap Once 'pon a time, dere lived a sweet likkle gyal loved by everyone, but most of all by her granmada. Her granmada gave her a red velvet cap, which she loved so much dat people called her "Little Red-Cap." One day, her mada said, "Little Red-Cap, tek dis cake and wine to your granmada. She's ill and needs nourishment, yah know. Stay pon di path and don't bodda wid no foolishness." "Mi will be careful," promised Little Red-Cap. Her granmada lived half a league into di...
2025-10-30
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot (1915)
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock by T.S. Eliot (1915) "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" was first published in the June 1915 issue of Poetry: A Magazine of Verse, and later included in T.S. Eliot's first collection, "Prufrock and Other Observations" (1917). This poem is considered one of the most important works of modernist poetry. Eliot actually wrote the poem between 1910 and 1911 while he was a graduate student at Harvard, but it wasn't published until several years later with help from Ezra Pound, who championed Eliot's work. The poem represents a...
2025-10-30
08 min
Lyrical Literacy
Song of Sixpence
Song of Sixpence Sing a song Of sixpence A pocket full Of rye Four and twenty Blackbirds Baked Into a pie But when it opened Oh sight oh fright They flew out with forks in beaks And started a food fight The king In his counting house Counting golden sighs A blackbird swooped Wig went waltzing Coins fell Ledgers flipped The king chairless cried All the birds yelled Ha ha ha
2025-10-30
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Cat and the Cock
The Cat and the Cock A cat was hungry cold and thin Her patience gone her claws tucked in She'd searched all day for a mousy snack But came up empty front to back Then lo a cock came strutting by With feathers red and a talkative cry The cat said low with a gravelly grin You've crowed your last now let's begin Excuses fly but hunger stays The night eats song the morning plays A voice may plead a wing may flap But...
2025-10-30
03 min
Lyrical Literacy
The itsy bitsy spider
The itsy bitsy spider Climbed up the rocking chair Up jumped a cat And knocked her in the air Down plopped the cat And when he was asleep The itsy bitsy spider Back up the chair did creep The itsy bitsy spider Climbed up the maple tree She slipped on some dew And landed next to me Out came the sun And when the tree was dry The itsy bitsy spider Gave it one more try The itsy bitsy...
2025-10-30
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Sacred Emily by Gertrude Stein, 1913 (Spoken Word Nik Bear)
Sacred Emily by Gertrude Stein, 1913 (Spoken Word Nik Bear) Argonauts That is plenty Cunning saxon symbol Symbol of beauty Thimble of everything Cunning clover thimble Cunning of everything Cunning of thimble Cunning cunning Place in pets Night town Night town a glass Color mahogany Color mahogany center Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose Loveliness extreme Extra gaiters Loveliness extreme Sweetest ice cream Page ages page ages page ages Wiped wiped wire wire...
2025-10-30
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
Allan Bloom, The Closing of the American Mind
The Quote "Universities came to be where men were inspired by the philosophers' teachings and examples. Philosophy and its demonstration of the rational contemplative life, made possible and, more or less consciously, animated scholarship and the individual sciences. When those examples lost their vitality or were overwhelmed by men who had no experience of them, the universities decayed or were destroyed. This, strictly, is barbarism and darkness." — Allan Bloom, "The Closing of the American Mind" (1987) About the Author Allan Bloom (1930-1992) was an American philosopher, classicist, and academic who gained prominence with his critique of contemporary higher ed...
2025-10-27
00 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe (1845) | Spoken Word (Nik Bear, Newton and Tuzi Brown)
The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe (1845) | Spoken Word (Nik Bear and Tuzi Brown) Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore— While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door— Only this and nothing more.” Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December; And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the...
2025-10-26
06 min
Lyrical Literacy
London Bridge Is Falling Down (And No One Knows Why!) | Nursery Rhyme (Nik Bear Brown)
London Bridge Is Falling Down (And No One Knows Why!) | Nursery Rhyme (Nik Bear Brown) London Bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down, London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady. Build it up with wood and clay, Wood and clay, wood and clay, Build it up with wood and clay, My fair lady. But wood and clay will wash away, Wash away, wash away, Wood and clay will wash away, Guess we’re out of luck today!
2025-10-26
02 min
Lyrical Literacy
The Travelling Musicians | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Tuzi Brown)
The Travelling Musicians | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Tuzi Brown) An honest farmer had once an ass that had been a faithful servant to him a great many years, but was now growing old and every day more and more unfit for work. His master therefore was tired of keeping him and began to think of putting an end to him; but the ass, who saw that some mischief was in the wind, took himself slyly off, and began his journey towards the great city, ‘For there,’ thought he, ‘I may turn musician.’ Af...
2025-10-26
07 min
Lyrical Literacy
Jorinda and Jorindel | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Tuzi Brown)
Jorinda and Jorindel | Grimm's Fairy Tales (Tuzi Brown) There was once an old castle, that stood in the middle of a deep gloomy wood, and in the castle lived an old fairy. Now this fairy could take any shape she pleased. All the day long she flew about in the form of an owl, or crept about the country like a cat; but at night she always became an old woman again. When any young man came within a hundred paces of her castle, he became quite fixed, and could not...
2025-10-26
07 min