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."
Big
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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I found out it was loose,
A little looser everyday.
I pushed it all about,
To try to get it out,
And find out what the tooth fairy pays.
I′m getting older,
And so I'm told,
To hardly show.
But when that tooth comes out,
Everyone will know,
Well that it did, and I′ve grown so big,
Well that it did, and I've grown so big.
It's barely hanging on,
And soon it will be gone,
Be patient is what my parents say.
But they don′t understand,
I need it in my hand,
And in my bed, under by pillow by my head.
I′m getting older,
And so I'm told,
But day to day it seems,
To move so slow.
But when that tooth comes out,
Everyone will know,
Well that it did, and I′ve grown so big,
Well that it did, and I've grown so big,
Well that it did, and I′ve grown so...
Big, training will soon be done,
So big, of my house I'll soon be gone,
Then you can finally say you′re not small.
It only makes me, smile...
(Smile, smile) I got where it was before,
It's the case where less means more,
It took a while but now I know that I'm big.
(Pushing on, pushing on the tooth)
The Imagination Movers song "Big" tells the story of a child who has a loose tooth and is eagerly anticipating its loss. He pushes on the tooth, trying to get it out so he can receive a visit from the tooth fairy and show the world how much he has grown. The child feels like he's getting older, but it's not always apparent in his day-to-day life. However, losing his tooth will be a visible sign of his growth and maturity.
The song captures the excitement and anticipation of childhood milestones, and the desire to be seen as "big" and capable. The child is frustrated by the adults in his life who tell him to be patient and not rush the process of losing his tooth. He wants to hold it and feel its weight in his hand, as though its physical presence will prove his maturity.
Line by Line Meaning
Pushing on a tooth,
I discovered my tooth was loose and started to push and fiddle with it.
I found out it was loose,
I realized that my tooth was wiggling around.
A little looser everyday.
Every day, my loose tooth seemed to wiggle a bit more.
I pushed it all about,
I tried various ways of moving my loose tooth, hoping to remove it myself.
To try to get it out,
I wanted to remove my loose tooth by myself, without relying on an adult or dentist to help me.
And find out what the tooth fairy pays.
I was curious to know how much money I would receive from the Tooth Fairy once my tooth had fallen out.
I'm getting older,
I am aging and growing up, as people keep reminding me.
And so I'm told,
People keep telling me things like, 'you're growing up so fast!' or 'you're not a little kid anymore!'.
But day to day it seems,
Despite what others say, it feels like I'm not growing very quickly and time is passing slowly.
To hardly show.
I don't see or feel a big difference in myself from day to day.
But when that tooth comes out,
Once my loose tooth falls out, it will be obvious to everyone that I am growing up and changing.
Everyone will know,
People will see the physical evidence of my growth and aging.
Well that it did, and I've grown so big,
It will be clear that I have changed and made progress in life, no matter how slow it may seem day to day.
It's barely hanging on,
My loose tooth is almost ready to fall out, but hasn't yet.
And soon it will be gone,
My tooth will fall out soon, either on its own or with a little help from me.
Be patient is what my parents say.
My parents advise me to wait for my loose tooth to fall out naturally, even though I want to remove it now.
But they don't understand,
I feel like my parents don't understand how important it is to me to remove my loose tooth myself.
I need it in my hand,
I want to hold my loose tooth and show it to people, as a sign of my growth and independence.
And in my bed, under by pillow by my head.
I plan to put my loose tooth under my pillow at night, hoping that the Tooth Fairy will come and bring me money.
Big, training will soon be done,
Once I finish my training, I will be bigger and more capable than I am now.
So big, of my house I'll soon be gone,
As I grow and mature, I will eventually move out of my parents' house and live on my own.
Then you can finally say you're not small.
Once I am grown up and independent, people will no longer see me as a child or small person.
It only makes me, smile...
The thought of my future growth and independence makes me happy and optimistic.
(Smile, smile) I got where it was before,
I finally managed to move my loose tooth to a position where I can feel it with my tongue or fingers.
It's the case where less means more,
Despite the fact that my loose tooth is almost falling out, it represents a big change and accomplishment for me.
It took a while but now I know that I'm big.
After struggling to remove my loose tooth and waiting for it to fall out, I finally realize that I am growing up and making progress in life.
(Pushing on, pushing on the tooth)
I continue to fiddle with my loose tooth, hoping to remove it soon and show everyone how big and independent I am becoming.
Writer(s): Collins Richard Edward, Durbin Scott Kimball, Poche David M, Smith Scott Jacob
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.