Concerning the blistering annoyance of most children’s music, I find that it’s seldom the song itself that proves grating, but the frequency with which it’s played that truly becomes the point of contention.
Case in point: Miles has started frequently requesting “The Farm.” “Farm!” he’ll yell, usually when he’s sitting at his table eating. “Farm!”
And just what is it he wants us to play? Well, it’s this video:
And yes, I agree, it isn’t that bad. At first. But even on the first listen, surely you can tell that the “Twelve Days of Christmas”-esque catalog of animal sounds each verse is ONLY going to get more aggravating with each successive play.
I now hear this song in my sleep. It’s only been three days since he discovered it.
The Perils (& Pride) of Paternity 