About The Song
“Good Morning Starshine” is a pop song from the musical Hair, sung by Oliver. It was a No. 3 hit in the United States in July 1969 and a No. 6 hit in the United Kingdom in October 1969. The song was included in Oliver’s debut studio album, which was released in 1969 and hit #19 on the Billboard 200. It also reached No. 3 on the adult contemporary chart and No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Good Morning Starshine” is a classic pop song that embodies the spirit of the 1960s counterculture and highlights Oliver’s unique singing voice and vibrato style.
The song’s title refers to the idea of starting the day with a positive outlook, and its repetitive, upbeat melody embodies this spirit of optimism. The chorus, which includes nonsensical lyrics like “Glibby gloop gloopy, Nibby Nabby Noopy,” is meant to be a playful and irreverent joyride, further emphasizing the song’s jovial tone. The song’s lyrics portray a day in the life of a group of young people and their interactions with one another. The song has become a classic and is known for its positive energy and upbeat melody.
Lyrics
[Chorus]
Good morning starshine
The earth says "hello"
You twinkle above us
We twinkle below
Good morning starshine
You lead us along
My love and me as we sing
Our early morning singing song
[Refrain]
Gliddy glup gloopy
Nibby nabby noopy la la la lo lo
Sabba sibby sabba
Nooby abba nabba le le lo lo
Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba
Early morning singing song
[Chorus]
Good morning starshine
You lead us along
My love and me as we sing
Our early morning singing song
[Refrain]
Gliddy glup gloopy
Nibby nabby noopy la la la lo lo
Sabba sibby sabba
Nooby abba nabba le le lo lo
Tooby ooby walla nooby abba nabba
Early morning singing song
[Outro]
Singing a song, humming a song
Singing a song, loving a song
Laughing a song
Sing the song, sing the song
Song the sing
Song, song, song, sing
Sing, sing, sing, song