These are words that you don't expect to hear coming out of the mouth of a two-year-old. Alas, this is what is being yelled from the back seat of my SUV as I try and find the right on-the-go music for my dear L. I totally don't understand this phenomenon since I completely lack an ear for music.
Several years ago, BJ would drive me crazy with the question, "Quick, tell me who sings this," as the song was beginning to play. My usual response was "I dunno....uhhh...U2" (since that's my hubby's favorite band and there was an 87.9% chance that's who would be in the CD player). Then he'd say "No, you know who it is. Listen." These words are baffling to me. I don't have the gift of tonal memory and listening more intently probably won't get me closer to the correct answer.
As L's music repertoire expands, she's now requesting opera, Bocelli, Beethoven, and Borodin. And there is no sneaking and trying to work in Mozart or Bach if that's not what she has requested. She truly knows the difference! I welcome these requests for opera and classical because when set on repeat they are much more ear-friendly than Pinky Dinky Doo or Elvis' Santa Bring My Baby Back to Me.