Little Red Ridinghood
Cartoons Lyrics

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Sweet little Reddy, do you wanna go steady?
I'm the Big Bad Wolf (He's the Big Bad Wolf)

Sweet little Reddy, lookin' fine and pretty
I'm the Big Bad Wolf (He's the Big Bad Wolf)

Your headin' for your grandma, so you said (So you said)
Instead you find me lyin' in her bed (In her bed)
You look so good you make me drool (Make me drool)
I feel like howlin' at the moon (Howl)

Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy would
Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy wouldy would would
Way out in the wood wood

Sweet little Reddy. you can call me Mr Ready
You're the Big Bad Wolf (He's the Big Bad Wolf)

Sweet little Reddy, let me be your Teddy Bear
A Big Bad Wolf (He's a Big Bad Wolf)

Your headin' for your grandma, so you said (So you said)
Instead you find me lyin' in her bed (In her bed)
You look so good you make me drool (Make me drool)
I feel like howlin' at the moon (Howl)

Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy would
Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy wouldy would would
Yes I wouldy would would
I wouldy wouldy would would
Way out in the wood wood

Why are your eyes so big? (So I better can see)
Why are your ears so big? (So I better can hear)
Why is your mouth so big? (So I better can *Smooch*)

Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy would
Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy wouldy would would
Yes I wouldy would would
I wouldy wouldy would would

Way out in the wood wood
Yes I wouldy would would

Overall Meaning

The song "Little Red Ridinghood" by Cartoons tells the story of a seductive and dangerous encounter between Little Red Ridinghood and the Big Bad Wolf. The lyrics suggest a sexual tension between the two characters, with the playful banter and suggestive language hinting at their hidden desires. The repetition of the line "I'm the Big Bad Wolf" throughout the song reinforces the idea of the wolf as a figure of power and dominance, luring in Little Red Ridinghood with his dangerous charm.

The lyrics also play with the idea of the classic fairy tale, turning it on its head by making the wolf an object of desire rather than a villain to be feared. The playful and upbeat tone of the song creates a fun and lighthearted atmosphere that masks the more sinister undertones of the lyrics. The final lines of the song "Why are your eyes so big? Why are your ears so big? Why is your mouth so big?" allude to the wolf's physical transformation, but also add a comedic element to the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? (Howl)
The Big Bad Wolf is asking if Little Red Ridinghood is scared of him, and proceeds to howl.

Sweet little Reddy, do you wanna go steady?
The Big Bad Wolf is expressing his interest in Little Red Ridinghood and wanting to have a romantic relationship with her.

I'm the Big Bad Wolf (He's the Big Bad Wolf)
The Big Bad Wolf is reminding Little Red Ridinghood who he is.

Sweet little Reddy, lookin' fine and pretty
The Big Bad Wolf is complimenting Little Red Ridinghood's appearance.

Your headin' for your grandma, so you said (So you said)
The Big Bad Wolf is referencing Little Red Ridinghood's original intended destination.

Instead you find me lyin' in her bed (In her bed)
The Big Bad Wolf is admitting to having taken Grandma's place in the bed.

You look so good you make me drool (Make me drool)
The Big Bad Wolf finds Little Red Ridinghood attractive and cannot help but salivate.

I feel like howlin' at the moon (Howl)
The Big Bad Wolf is expressing his desire and primal urges towards Little Red Ridinghood.

Little Red Ridinghood in the woody wood
Referring to the location of Little Red Ridinghood being in the forest.

If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy would
The Big Bad Wolf expresses his desire to be with Little Red Ridinghood.

If I could, yes I would, yes I wouldy wouldy would would
Re-emphasizing his desire and willingness to be with Little Red Ridinghood.

Way out in the wood wood
Reiterating the location of the setting.

Sweet little Reddy. you can call me Mr Ready
The Big Bad Wolf is suggesting a cute nickname and playing on words with his name.

Sweet little Reddy, let me be your Teddy Bear
Further expressing his desire to protect and care for Little Red Ridinghood.

Why are your eyes so big? (So I better can see)
A reference to the original story of Little Red Ridinghood, with the answer indicating the Big Bad Wolf's intent to better see and attack her.

Why are your ears so big? (So I better can hear)
Another reference to the original story and the Big Bad Wolf's intent to better hear his prey.

Why is your mouth so big? (So I better can *Smooch*)
Taking a playful twist on the original story, the Big Bad Wolf is indicating his desire to kiss Little Red Ridinghood.

Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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