the grand old duke of york nursery rhyme meaning
The Grand Old Duke of York ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’ (also sung as The Noble Duke of York) is an English children's nursery rhyme, often performed as an action song. The Duke of the title has been argued to be a number of the holders of that office, particularly Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763–1827) and its lyrics have become proverbial for futile action. It has a Roud Folk Song Index number of 742.
London Bridge Is Falling Down The meaning of the rhyme is not certain. It may simply relate to the many difficulties experienced in bridging the River Thames, but a number of alternative theories have been put forward.
Talk:Three Billy Goats Gruff No one seems to know what the moral is for this tale, at least for sure, we can assume there is one since all his tales had a moral message? It should be noted I think that the original message, whatever it was, is now unknown.
Santa Baby The song is a tongue-in-cheek look at a Christmas list addressed to Santa Claus by a woman who wants extravagant gifts such as sables, yachts, and decorations from Tiffany's.
Star-crossed The phrase was coined in the prologue of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet:
A Day's Wait The story mainly signifies the boy's misunderstanding leading to many changes in his own mind.