Pass It On
Ugly Duckling Lyrics

Many years ago, I was ten years old
I'm reflecting on a time when I was a child and still learning about the world

We used to play a game that you all should know
I want to share a game that was meaningful to me when I was younger

It's really very simple, in the form of a song
This game is easy and fun to play through singing

Just say a couple lines then pass it on
The game involves taking turns singing lines of the song until it's completed

Eenie-meanie-weenie, pa-pa-ooh-mou-mou
Here are some silly, nonsensical words to start the game off

I can't wait for later, got to get down now
I'm excited about what's to come, but also want to enjoy the present moment

A pow wow with my Injuns, I got thin shins
I'm looking forward to spending time with my Native American friends, even though I have skinny legs

And feet so big they look like swim fins
My feet are abnormally large and resemble fins used for swimming

I'm going down in history
One day, people will remember me for something significant

With a bad attitude like Mr. T
I have a tough, no-nonsense demeanor akin to the famous actor and wrestler

So I "Pity the fool" that would get with me
Anyone who tries to mess with me will be in for a rude awakening

And when my money's gone, I'll pawn my jewelry
If I ever run out of funds, I'll resort to selling my valuable possessions

On I'm fire like a bonfire, making you melt
I'm blazing hot like a bonfire and make people weak in the knees

Yell help and I'll grab my utility belt
If you need assistance, I'm the person to call and will come fully prepared

I'm delicious and nutritious like a toasted oat
I'm wholesome and satisfying like a wholesome, toasted oat

And if you forget, I left you a Post-it note
I've written a note to remind you of something important

Yeah, I'll put the flame on the batter till it's chicken fried
I'm going to really spice things up and make this ordinary dish taste amazing

Well, I'm never watered down like a Slip 'n Slide
I'm always at my best and never compromise my standards

You didn't know, (Go ask you mom)
If you're not aware of something, ask someone who knows more than you

{What did you say?} pass it on
Let's continue with the game and have fun singing the next set of lyrics

I got my girl a glass of milk and an Oreo
I did something nice for my significant other and got her some milk and cookies

Told her that I really wanna be her Romeo
I expressed my romantic feelings to her and want to be seen as her Romeo

Wrote her a letter from Albuquerque, New Mexico
I wrote her a letter from a faraway location to show my love and devotion

With an X and O, and an X and O
I ended the letter with hugs and kisses

If you're a fat girl who does step aerobics
I don't discriminate against people and appreciate anyone who likes to exercise and stay healthy

Or a rave chick who holds up the glowsticks
I respect people's individuality and enjoy being around those who like to have fun and dance

I wanna move from my bachelor pad
I'm ready for a change and want to leave my current residence

And settle down like a sitcom actor dad
I want to start a family and live a more domestic life like a character on a TV show

Man, I made plans to build the next Graceland
I have grand ambitions, including building my own version of Elvis Presley's famous mansion

Get fat and expand my waistband
I don't take life too seriously and want to enjoy myself by eating and indulging in other pleasures

Save the weight loss, great for Kate Moss
I'll worry about losing weight later, as this is more important to models like Kate Moss

More potatoes and please pass the steak sauce
I'm very hungry and would like more food, including potatoes and steak sauce

I move fast so I'm hard to hit
I'm quick and agile, making it difficult for people to catch or hurt me

Like a seven ten split as I laugh and sit
I'm relaxed and content, even in potentially stressful situations like a seven ten split in bowling

On a limb with a grin like Cheshire Cat
I'm taking risks and trying new things, but doing so with enthusiasm and confidence

You caught the slingshot, I laugh and fire back
You tried to attack me, but I wasn't fazed and even returned with my own counterattack

I gotta get away and leave all my pet peeves
I need to escape my everyday problems and frustrations

(Finish up and we're out like "Check please!")
Let's wrap things up and leave, as if we were at a restaurant and asking for the bill

Before we go, (If you wanna sing along)
One last chance to join in the fun and continue with the game

Everybody c'mon and say pass it on
Let's finish the game by singing this final line and passing on the joy to others

(Listen close) Pass it on, pass it on
This is important, so make sure you're paying attention and ready to continue singing