Kipper the Dog theme
Kipper The Dog Lyrics

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Kipper the dog.
The dog with the slipper.
That's kipper.
Kipper the dog.
By the way... That's a toad not a frog
Now he can do this, do you think that you could?
And he can do that, which is more than any cat could. Would you like a dog, like a dog, like a dog, like a dog

... Like Kipper? Kipper the dog
Now THAT'S a frog (Croak... Croak.)

Overall Meaning

The song is the theme of the British animated children's TV series, Kipper the Dog. The lyrics are catchy and charming and they introduce Kipper, the singer of the show, who is a dog that wears a slipper. The song describes him as a dog that can do amazing things that even cats cannot do. The lyrics ask if the listener would like to have a dog like Kipper. Additionally, the song corrects a common mistake that people make of calling a toad a frog.

The lyrics of the song are simple and straightforward, but they effectively capture the essence of the show. Kipper is a lovable and playful character that children can relate to. The song creates an image of Kipper as a dog that is full of energy and capable of doing incredible things, which is appealing to kids. The mention of the toad instead of a frog is a small detail, but it shows that the creators of the show pay attention to accuracy and details, serving as an example of the show's educational values.

Line by Line Meaning

They call him kipper
People refer to him as Kipper

Kipper the dog.
His name is Kipper and he is a dog

The dog with the slipper.
He is the dog that has a slipper

That's kipper.
That dog is Kipper

Kipper the dog.
Once again, his name is Kipper and he is a dog

By the way... That's a toad not a frog
Just a small correction, the animal beside him is actually a toad

Now he can do this, do you think that you could?
Kipper is capable of doing this, do you believe you could too?

And he can do that, which is more than any cat could.
He has the ability to do that, something that not even a cat could do

Would you like a dog, like a dog, like a dog, like a dog
Are you interested in having a dog?

... Like Kipper? Kipper the dog
Would you like a dog like Kipper, the one we've been talking about this whole time?

Now THAT'S a frog (Croak... Croak.)
Now THAT is a frog, as you can hear it croaking

Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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