Metronome Films
Danish Lullaby
Already the stars light up on the heaven blue
Already the moon lifts its saber
I'm watching to keep bad mice from turning up
In your little crib. [Box Office]
Sleep well, little Jumbo, and rock-a-bye,
Already the forest has darkened.
Already your aunt sleeps, that old ostrich,
And that horny rhino, your uncle.
Now in his sleep coughs the wild gnu,
In the thicket of large lianas,
And monkeys sing themselves to sleep
In their cradle made of green bananas.
Sleep well, little Jumbo, you've cooled right down.
Never mind, my friend, you need the rest.
Tomorrow you'll get a negro boy
And you will have a rattle.
The zebra puts its night dress on,
With black and white stripes.
A flying squirrel with furry legs
Sits in the dark and squeaks.
Sleep well, little Jumbo, you're full enough, yes?
You'll not need to dwell on housewife's worries.
A small plantation with thousands of reeds
Will be there for me and you tomorrow.