From the band's own website:
"The Movers – Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty -- began in New Orleans in 2003 and now are fast-rising stars on the national kids music scene thanks to their combination of radio-friendly songs, kid-friendly themes and dynamic live shows. In concert, the Movers teach high-energy dances, play games with the audience and make music on their one-of-a-kind trashcan drumset. Kids and parents help perform new kids classics like “Shakable You,” “The Medicine Song,” “What’s in the Fridge?” and "I Want My Mommy (Time for Bed).""
and:
"In 2007, Disney Channel green-lighted a Movers television series for Playhouse Disney featuring Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty as blue-collar brainstormers working hard to solve “idea emergencies” in their Idea Warehouse, a clearinghouse of infinite inspirations. Through songs, stories and skits, the Movers move kids to exercise their bodies and brains."
Animal Dancing
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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Gonna have fun when you move this way
Now we're animal dancing
Now we're animal dancing
Hey, hey, what you say
Gonna have fun when you move this way
Now we're animal dancing
Now we're animal dancing
Big and gray with a trunk that shows
My trunk will tell my mood
Whirling and twirling cause I'm feelin' cool
What animal am I?
Elephant!
That's right
Do the elephant
Do the elephant
Do the elephant
Now here's a critter that'll give you a fright
You'd better watch out cause this one bites
Mean green fellah's got a mouth full of teeth
If you see him coming, you'd better cross the street
What kind of animal am I?
Alligator!
That's right!
Do the gator
Do the gator
Do the gator
Hey, hey, what you say
Gonna have fun when you move this way
Now we're animal dancing
Now we're animal dancing
Hey, hey, what you say
Gonna have fun when you move this way
Now we're animal dancing
Yea, yea, yea
On a big vine swinging past me
Now you're climbing down from that tree
Grabbing things with fingers and toes
If you really like bananas, then I think you know
What animal am I?
Monkey
That's right!
Do the monkey
Do the monkey
Do the monkey
Elephant
Alligator
Monkey
To do this dance, you need to flap your wings
With a yodeling laugh, this animal sings
It's got spots on its belly that you can see
Flies south for the winter that's the place to be
What animal am I?
You're a speckled-belly goose!!
Yeah, right
Do the speckled-bellied goose y'all do the speckled-bellied goose
Do the speckled-bellied goose y'all do the speckled-bellied goose
Hey, hey, what you say
Gonna have fun when you move this way
Now we're animal dancing
Now we're animal dancing
Hey, hey, what you say
Gonna have fun when you move this way
Now we're animal dancing
Yea, yea, yea
Speckled-bellied goose
The Imagination Movers' song "Animal Dancing" is a fun and lively tune that encourages kids to get up and move their bodies. The song is about different animals and how they move/dance, and the lyrics invite listeners to join the fun and do the animal dances themselves. The first verse talks about an elephant, and how they communicate their moods through their trunks. The second verse talks about an alligator, and how dangerous they can be with their teeth. The third verse is about a monkey, and how they climb trees and eat bananas. Finally, the fourth verse is about a speckled-belly goose, and how they fly south for the winter.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, hey, what you say
Let's get this party started!
Gonna have fun when you move this way
We're going to dance and have a good time!
Now we're animal dancing
We're dancing like animals!
Here's an animal that you should know
Let's learn about a new animal!
Big and gray with a trunk that shows
This animal is large and has a long nose!
My trunk will tell my mood
This animal's nose can show how it's feeling.
Whirling and twirling cause I'm feelin' cool
When this animal feels good, it spins around!
What animal am I?
Can you guess what animal is being described?
Elephant!
Yes, it's an elephant!
Now here's a critter that'll give you a fright
Let's learn about a scary animal!
You'd better watch out cause this one bites
This animal has a mouth full of sharp teeth!
Mean green fellah's got a mouth full of teeth
This green animal is not to be messed with!
If you see him coming, you'd better cross the street
Stay away from this dangerous animal!
Alligator!
It's an alligator!
On a big vine swinging past me
Look, an animal swinging on a vine!
Now you're climbing down from that tree
This animal is coming down from a tree!
Grabbing things with fingers and toes
This animal can use its hands and feet to grip things.
If you really like bananas, then I think you know
Hint: This animal loves bananas!
Monkey
Yes, it's a monkey!
To do this dance, you need to flap your wings
This animal dances by flapping its wings!
With a yodeling laugh, this animal sings
This animal makes a unique sound when it sings!
It's got spots on its belly that you can see
This animal has spots on its stomach.
Flies south for the winter that's the place to be
This animal goes south for the winter!
You're a speckled-belly goose!!
Yes, it's a speckled-belly goose!
Yeah, right
Let's dance like a goose!
Hey, hey, what you say
Let's keep this dance party going!
Yea, yea, yea
Woo hoo! We're having fun!
Speckled-bellied goose
Don't forget to dance like a speckled-belly goose!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Moran Poche, Richard Edward Collins, Scott Jacob Smith, Scott Kimball Durbin
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