My Dreydel
Raffi Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I have a little dreidel
I made it out of clay
And when it's dry and ready
My dreidel and I will play

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made you out of clay
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel

My dreidel and I will play

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
I made you out of clay

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
My dreidel and I will play

Overall Meaning

The song "My Dreydel" by Raffi is a cheerful tune that speaks of the traditional Jewish toy, the dreidel. The first verse talks about how the singer has made the dreidel out of clay and is waiting for it to dry so that he can play with it. The dreidel, a four-sided spinning top, is one of the central symbols of Hanukkah and is usually made of wood or plastic, but the song describes how one can make it out of clay. The dreidel is used in a popular Hanukkah game where each player takes turns spinning it to earn chocolate coins or candy. The song speaks of the joy and excitement that comes with playing this game.

The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics three times, each time emphasizing the making and playing of the dreidel. It is a simple and catchy tune that invites everyone to join in the celebration of Hanukkah, and specifically the tradition of playing with the dreidel. The song is meant to be light-hearted and joyful, much like the spirit of Hanukkah itself.

Line by Line Meaning

I have a little dreidel
I possess a small spinning top

I made it out of clay
I fashioned it from malleable earth

And when it's dry and ready
Once it has hardened and matured

My dreidel and I will play
I will engage in a game with my spinning top

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
Spinning top, spinning top, spinning top

I made you out of clay
I wrought you from malleable earth

My dreidel and I will play
I will engage in a game with my spinning top

Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel
Spinning top, spinning top, spinning top

I made you out of clay
I fashioned you from malleable earth

My dreidel and I will play
I will engage in a game with my spinning top

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