I Want to Be a Dumpling
Cuquin dresses up as a dumpling, and in every verse he changes color and feeling: yellow when he is happy, red when he is grumpy, sky-blue when he is sad, green when he is calm, purple when he daydreams and golden when he shines bright. A song to help little ones learn colors and put a name to what they feel.
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Lyrics: “I Want to Be a Dumpling”
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I want to be a yellow dumpling.
So sweet inside, I can’t stop jumping.
I want to be a yellow dumpling.
I’m soft as cake, without the crumbling.
Do you want to be a yellow dumpling?
Giggle, giggle, giggle, keep jumping!
Do you want to be a yellow dumpling?
Giggle, giggle, giggle, keep jumping!
I want to be a big red dumpling.
I’m feeling grumpy; now I’m grumbling.
I want to be a big red dumpling.
When things go wrong, my feet start thumping.
Do you want to be a big red dumpling?
Grumble, grumble, grumble, no thumping!
Do you want to be a big red dumpling?
Grumble, grumble, grumble, no thumping!
I want to be a sky-blue dumpling.
From east to west, my tears come tumbling.
I want to be a sky-blue dumpling.
I try to laugh; my face keeps crumpling.
Do you want to be a sky-blue dumpling?
Cry, cry, cry, let your tears go tumbling!
Do you want to be a sky-blue dumpling?
Cry, cry, cry, let your tears go tumbling!
I want to be a cute green dumpling.
I’m calm and still, no fuss or grumbling.
I want to be a cute green dumpling.
At peace, my heart keeps softly thumping.
Do you want to be a cute green dumpling?
Breathe in, breathe out, feel your heart thumping.
Do you want to be a cute green dumpling?
Breathe in, breathe out, feel your heart thumping.
I want to be a purple dumpling.
My mind’s a kite, all twirling, tumbling.
I want to be a purple dumpling.
I dream up games with lots of jumping.
Do you want to be a purple dumpling?
Fly, fly, fly, like paper planes tumbling!
Do you want to be a purple dumpling?
Fly, fly, fly, like paper planes tumbling!
I want to be a golden dumpling.
I sparkle in the sun while jumping.
I want to be a golden dumpling.
At night, I shine, my sparkles tumbling.
Do you want to be a golden dumpling?
Shine, shine, shine, with bright sparkles tumbling!
Do you want to be a golden dumpling?
Shine, shine, shine, with bright sparkles tumbling!
Official lyrics by Cleo and Cuquin.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a kids song that teaches emotions with colors?
Yes: in “I Want to Be a Dumpling” by Cleo and Cuquin, Cuquin turns into a dumpling of a different color for each feeling: happy yellow, grumpy red, sad sky-blue and calm green.
What age is “I Want to Be a Dumpling” for?
It is made for children from 2 to 5 years old. Watching it together with an adult helps the youngest ones talk about how they feel.
Where can I watch “I Want to Be a Dumpling”?
On the official Cleo and Cuquin YouTube channel in English and on this page, where the video only loads when you press play.
Talk about feelings at home with our guide Teaching children to identify emotions and the game How Are They Feeling? with Cleo. More videos