swingin on a star
Big Dee Irwin Lyrics

Would you like to swing on a star
Do you want to experience the wonders of the world?

Carry moonbeams home in a jar
Collect the magical moments and keep them safe forever.

And be better off than you are
Change your life for the better, take chances and find happiness.

Or would you rather be a mule
Do you want to be stubborn and refuse to learn new things?

A mule is an animal
A mule is a foolish animal, often leading to bad decisions.

With long funny ears
A mule may look funny, but it's not a desirable trait.

He kicks up at anything he hears
A mule may react negatively to situations without understanding them.

His back is brawny
The physical strength of a mule doesn't equate to smartness.

And his brain is weak
A mule might lack intelligence or the willingness to learn.

He's just plain stupid
A mule is often foolish and not smart when making decisions.

With a stubborn streak
A mule may refuse to follow anyone and do things its way.

And by the way
Speaking of which,

If you hate to go to school
If you dislike learning new things,

You may grow up to be a mule
If you don't take the time to learn or experience new things, you might become stubborn and lack understanding.

Well, would you like to swing on a star (okay)
Do you want to explore the world and accomplish things outside of your comfort zone?

Carry moonbeams home in a jar (One moonbeam, two moonbeam)
Pick up memories and experiences and treasure them forever.

And be better off than you are
Take risks, try new things, and improve your life.

Or would you rather be a pig
Would it be better to be gluttonous, lazy, and without manners?

A pig is an animal
A pig is an animal known for its gluttony, clumsiness, messiness, and lack of manners.

With dirt on his face (yeah)
Pigs are often dirty and roll in mud to keep cool.

His shoes are a terrible disgrace (Look who's talking)
Pigs don't wear shoes, but if they did, they probably wouldn't care what they looked like, unlike those who criticize them.

He's got no manners
Pigs are notoriously known for being messy, gluttonous, and obnoxious eaters.

When he eats his food
Pigs are known for being messy and loud when they eat.

He's fat and lazy and extremely rude
Pigs are known for being sedentary, and sometimes display aggressive behavior when trying to get food.

But if you don't care
If you don't care about your reputation or how others view you,

A feather or a fig (That's the truth)
Then you may end up being lazy and without manners like a pig.

You may grow up to be a pig
If you don't take care of yourself, you might become lazy, rude and unpleasant in the future.

Oh, oh, oh (oh, oh, oh)

We could be swinging on a star
Partnership while exploring the world or taking risks

You could be swinging on a star
Indicates the end of the game or beginning of an adventure or new chapter.

Oh, oh, oh, yeah