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The Bare Necessities
Disney Lyrics
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The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
Old Mother Nature's recipes
That brings the bare necessities of life
Wherever I wander, wherever I roam
The bees are buzzin' in the tree
To make some honey just for me
When you look under the rocks and plants
And take a glance at the fancy ants
Then maybe try a few
The bare necessities of life will come to you
They'll come to you!
Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
That's why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life
Now when you pick a pawpaw
Or a prickly pear
And you prick a raw paw
Well next time beware
Don't pick the prickly pear by the paw
When you pick a pear
Try to use the claw
But you don't need to use the claw
When you pick a pear of the big pawpaw
Have I given you a clue?
The bare necessities of life will come to you
They'll come to you!
Oh man this is really living
So just try and relax, yeah cool it
Fall apart in my backyard
'Cause let me tell you something little britches
If you act like that bee acts, uh uh
You're working too hard
And don't spend your time lookin' around
For something you want that can't be found
When you find out you can live without it
And go along not thinkin' about it
I'll tell you something true
The bare necessities of life will come to you
Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
That's why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life
With just the bare necessities of life
"The Bare Necessities" is a classic Disney song from the 1967 film "The Jungle Book," and it's all about embracing the simple life. The opening lyrics encourage listeners to prioritize "the bare necessities" - the essential things required for survival - and forget about their worries and strife. The song then goes on to describe the wonders of nature and how it provides everything we truly need, from delicious honey produced by buzzing bees to the nourishing recipes of "Old Mother Nature". As the song progresses, listeners are reminded to take it easy, relax, and not work too hard, and they are encouraged to live in the moment and appreciate the beauty of their surroundings.
The theme of the song is universal - it speaks to the many people who feel overwhelmed by the demands of modern life and long for a simpler, more fulfilling existence. The song's message is about letting go of material possessions, unnecessary worries, and stress, and embracing nature, community, and joy. The song is both a celebration of nature and a call to live a more mindful, sustainable life.
Line by Line Meaning
Look for the bare necessities
Focus on finding the fundamental things you need to survive
The simple bare necessities
These necessities are basic, uncomplicated, and don't require a lot of fuss
Forget about your worries and your strife
Don't let the problems and conflicts of life distract you from finding what you need
I mean the bare necessities
I'm specifically referring to the most essential things for survival
Old Mother Nature's recipes
The natural world provides everything we need to live
That brings the bare necessities of life
These natural resources give us what we need to survive
Wherever I wander, wherever I roam
No matter where I go or what I do
I couldn't be fonder of my big home
I have a deep love for my natural environment and everything it provides
The bees are buzzin' in the tree
The bees are busy gathering nectar to make honey
To make some honey just for me
The bees are providing a natural source of sweetness for me
When you look under the rocks and plants
If you explore and look closely at the natural world
And take a glance at the fancy ants
You might find that even the smallest creatures have a fascinating and important role in the ecosystem
Then maybe try a few
You might want to sample some of the edible plants and insects you find
The bare necessities of life will come to you
You'll find what you need to survive if you open your eyes and pay attention to the natural world
They'll come to you!
You don't have to go out of your way to find what you need; it will come to you naturally
That's why a bear can rest at ease
Bears don't worry about food or shelter because they know how to find everything they need in the natural world
Now when you pick a pawpaw
If you find a pawpaw fruit to pick
Or a prickly pear
Or a cactus fruit
And you prick a raw paw
And you accidentally hurt yourself on the fruit's thorns
Well next time beware
Be more careful in the future
Don't pick the prickly pear by the paw
Don't grab the fruit with your hand; use a tool instead
When you pick a pear
If you find a pear to pick
Try to use the claw
Use a tool to pick the fruit more efficiently and without getting hurt
But you don't need to use the claw
If it's a big pawpaw fruit, you can just use your hands to pick it
When you pick a pear of the big pawpaw
If you find a big pawpaw fruit to pick
Have I given you a clue?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Oh man this is really living
Living simply in harmony with nature is the best way to live
So just try and relax, yeah cool it
Don't stress or worry; just enjoy the simple pleasures of life
Fall apart in my backyard
Take a break and unwind in the peaceful environment of the natural world
'Cause let me tell you something little britches
Listen carefully to my advice, my young friend
If you act like that bee acts, uh uh
Don't work so hard and constantly; learn to slow down and enjoy life
You're working too hard
You're putting too much pressure on yourself to be productive and successful
And don't spend your time lookin' around
Don't waste your time searching for things you don't really need
For something you want that can't be found
Don't pursue things that are unattainable or don't truly fulfill you
When you find out you can live without it
If you discover that you don't really need something you thought you did
And go along not thinkin' about it
Don't dwell on it or obsess over it
I'll tell you something true
Here's a piece of wisdom that holds true
The bare necessities of life will come to you
You'll be provided with what you truly need in life if you're patient and observant
Look for the bare necessities
Seek out the most basic, essential things for survival
The simple bare necessities
These necessities are straightforward and uncomplicated
Forget about your worries and your strife
Don't let your problems and stress get in the way of finding what you need to live
I mean the bare necessities
I'm talking about the absolute essentials for survival
That's why a bear can rest at ease
Bears don't worry because they know how to find everything they need in the natural world
With just the bare necessities of life
We can live simply and comfortably with just the most fundamental resources
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Terry Gilkyson
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