Under the Sea
Booboo Stewart Lyrics


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The seaweed is always greener
In somebody else's lake
You dream about going up there
But that is a big mistake
Just look at the world around you
Right here on the ocean floor
Such wonderful things surround you
What more is you lookin' for?
Under the sea, under the sea
Darling, it's better
Down where it's wetter
Take it from me
Up on the shore they work all day
Out in the sun they slave away
While we devotin'
Full time to floatin' under the sea
Down here all the fish is happy
As off through the waves they roll
The fish on the land ain't happy
They sad 'cause they in their bowl
But fish in the bowl is lucky
They in for a worser fate
One day when the boss get hungry
Guess who's gon' be on the plate?
Under the sea, under the sea nobody beat us
Fry us and eat us in fricassee
We what the land folks loves to cook
Under the sea we off the hook
We got no troubles, life is the bubbles
Under the sea, under the sea
Since life is sweet here
We got the beat here, naturally
Even the sturgeon an' the ray
They get the urge 'n' start to play
We got the spirit
You got to hear it under the sea
The newt play the flute
The carp play the harp
The plaice play the bass
And they soundin' sharp
The bass play the brass
The chub play the tub
The fluke is the duke of soul(Yeah)
The ray he can play the lings on the strings
The trout rockin' out
The blackfish she sings
The smelt and the sprat
They know where it's at
And, oh, that blowfish blow
Under the sea, under the sea
When the sardine begin the beguine
It's music to me, what do they got?
A lot of sand, we got a hot crustacean band
Each little clam here
Know how to jam here under the sea
Each little slug here
Cuttin' a rug here under the sea
Each little snail here know how to wail here
That's why it's hotter under the water




Ya we in luck here
Down in the muck here under the sea

Overall Meaning

The song "Under the Sea" by Booboo Stewart is a fun, upbeat tune that celebrates the wonders of life underwater. The lyrics suggest that people often envy what they do not have and think life would be better somewhere else, but it's important to appreciate what is around you. The song invites the listener to explore and enjoy the unique world under the sea, where everything is colorful, musical, and lively. The fish and creatures that live underwater are happy and carefree, while those on land are too busy working and worrying. The song reminds us to take a break from our daily toil and immerse ourselves in the joy and freedom of underwater life.


The lyrics use vivid and playful metaphors to describe the world under the sea, such as "life is the bubbles" and "we're off the hook." The song also touches on the idea of the food chain and the importance of survival, with the humorous line "guess who's gon' be on the plate?" Overall, "Under the Sea" is a catchy and cheerful ode to the beauty and wonder of the ocean's depths.


Line by Line Meaning

The seaweed is always greener
You always think other people's situations are better than your own


In somebody else's lake
You often admire what other people have and wish that you had it too


You dream about going up there
You have aspirations to achieve more in your life


But that is a big mistake
However, it's not always wise to pursue what seems like a better life and abandon what you already have


Just look at the world around you
Instead, appreciate the beauty and the opportunities that already surround you


Right here on the ocean floor
You may already be in a good place and just need to open your eyes


Such wonderful things surround you
There are many great things to discover in your current situation


What more is you lookin' for?
You should be content with what you already have


Under the sea, under the sea
Life is great beneath the water's surface


Darling, it's better
It's much better down here


Down where it's wetter
The water is a great place to be


Take it from me
Trust me on this one


Up on the shore they work all day
Life on land can be tough


Out in the sun they slave away
People work hard in the sun


While we devotin'
We, in contrast, devote our time to other things


Full time to floatin' under the sea
We spend all our time swimming and exploring the ocean


Down here all the fish is happy
Life in the ocean is enjoyable for the fish


As off through the waves they roll
They have a wonderful time swimming through the waves


The fish on the land ain't happy
Fish not in the ocean aren't as happy


They sad 'cause they in their bowl
Those fish are unhappy because they are trapped in a bowl


But fish in the bowl is lucky
However, being in a bowl is better than the alternative


They in for a worser fate
Those fish could end up on someone's dinner plate


One day when the boss get hungry
When someone gets hungry, they may decide to eat the fish in a bowl


Guess who's gon' be on the plate?
And guess who will end up as the meal?


Under the sea, under the sea nobody beat us
We are unbeatable under the sea


Fry us and eat us in fricassee
If you try to mess with us, we'll just be fried and eaten


We what the land folks loves to cook
People on land love cooking fish


Under the sea we off the hook
But we are safe from being caught and eaten down here


We got no troubles, life is the bubbles
We have no problems and life is wonderful


Since life is sweet here
Life in the ocean is very enjoyable


We got the beat here, naturally
And naturally, we have great music to dance to as well


Even the sturgeon an' the ray
All kinds of ocean life enjoy the happy life down here


They get the urge 'n' start to play
They even dance and play music together


We got the spirit
We have a certain energy and excitement


You got to hear it under the sea
It's something you have to experience for yourself


The newt play the flute
Even the small creatures can do great things


The carp play the harp
All kinds of sea creatures have their own unique talents


The plaice play the bass
And they all come together to make beautiful music


And they soundin' sharp
They sound great together


The bass play the brass
Even the bigger fish join in with their own instruments


The chub play the tub
And they have a great time playing together


The fluke is the duke of soul(Yeah)
Even the fish with funny names have their own unique personalities


The ray he can play the lings on the strings
Even the sea creatures with unique features, such as the ray, have their own talents


The trout rockin' out
Even the trout get into the music and have a great time


The blackfish she sings
Even the female fish can have beautiful voices


The smelt and the sprat
All kinds of fish, both big and small, enjoy the music and dancing


They know where it's at
They know how to have a good time


And, oh, that blowfish blow
Even the blowfish can make beautiful music


When the sardine begin the beguine
When the dancing starts, even the smallest of fish join in


It's music to me, what do they got?
It's a great time for everyone involved, unlike life on land


A lot of sand, we got a hot crustacean band
They may have sand, but we have great music and dancing from our sea creature friends


Each little clam here
Even the clams join in with their own moves


Know how to jam here under the sea
Everyone knows how to dance and have a great time in the ocean


Each little slug here
Even the slugs have their own unique ways to join in the fun


Cuttin' a rug here under the sea
Everyone is having a great time dancing together


Each little snail here know how to wail here
Even the snails can make some beautiful sounds


That's why it's hotter under the water
This is why life in the ocean is much more exciting and enjoyable than life on land


Ya we in luck here
We are lucky to have such a great life under the water


Down in the muck here under the sea
Even the dirty parts of the ocean can be great when you're with your sea creature friends




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Shahaama


on Booboo and Fivel Stewart - Best Friends

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