Opposite Song
Sesame Street · Other Songs - Sesame Street
I go in a straight line
You go round and round
I go over and under, you go through
Tell me why do you always do the opposite
of what I do?
I go left, you go right
I travel in the daytime
You prefer the night
Wherever I go away from, you go to
Tell me why do you always do the opposite
of what I do?
Well, when I come in honey, you go out
You're sure of yourself and
I am filled with doubt
When I want more, you give me less
When I say no, you say
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes
Honey, you hang loose
And I'm uptight
You know I'm heavy, baby
and you are light
When you stay false, how can I stay true?
Tell me why do you always do the opposite
of what I do?
Opposite Song
Performed by Sesame Street, "Opposite Song" is a playful musical recording designed to engage young audiences through simple, repetitive melodies and educational concepts. As part of the show's extensive catalog of original compositions, the track utilizes a gentle, rhythmic structure characteristic of children's television music from the early 2000s. The song serves as an auditory tool to teach basic vocabulary and cognitive skills, reinforcing themes of opposites through catchy repetition. Its enduring presence in the show's discography highlights the importance of accessible, non-verbal communication in early childhood education. The recording remains a staple of Sesame Street's musical output, contributing to the series' legacy of using music to foster learning in a fun and interactive manner.