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."
Fast As a Cat
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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Whoo, it's late I gotta get going!
Woo, all right.
Let's go!
Ahhhhh, lickity-split
Fast as a cat
We're moving and we're grooving and we're doing it like that
Fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split, split
Fast as a cat, cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split, split
Fast as a cat, cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
I woke up this morning and was feeling kind of slow
Slow
The first day of school Ma said you've got to go
I was halfway down the hall when I fell asleep again
Again?!
Mom tapped me on the shoulder, and this is what she said
Son, remember the things you get to do
You have a lot of fun on your first day of school
Explore your classroom and see your teacher
Make some new friends who'll be glad to meet ya
If that's not enough, I've got a special incentive
Step downstairs for your favorite breakfast
Pineapple pancakes, triple stack
Oh yeah! I like the sound of that!
Lickity-split
Fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split
Fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split, split
Fast as a cat, cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split, split
Fast as a cat, cat
We're moving, and we're moving, and we're moving, and we're moving
Running round the bases, but I guess I ran too slow
You're out! says the ump, and to the dugout, I do go
Coach says you'll do better, and please don't hang your head
Just try your hardest to hit it farthest
When you're up to bat again
So I step to the plate
Yo!
Now I'm feeling great
Yo!
Pitcher winding up
Yo!
Smile on my face
Yo!
Fastball to the strike zone
Yo!
Now it's making sense
Yo!
Time to step, I hit it over the fence
Lickity-split
Fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split
Fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split, split
Fast as a cat, cat
We're moving and we're grooving and we're doing it like that
Lickity-split, split
Fast as a cat, cat
We're moving, and we're moving, and we're moving, and we're moving
It's time to jet
We're moving on
We've got a lot to do before the day is done
It's time to jet
We're moving on
Got a lot to do before the day is done
It's time to jet
Lickity-split, fast as a cat
We're moving on
We're moving, and we're grooving like that
We've got a lot to do before the day is done
Lickity-split, fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving like that
It's time to jet
Lickity-split, fast as a cat
We're moving on
We're moving, and we're grooving like that
We've got a lot to do before the day is done
Lickity-split, fast as a cat
We're moving, and we're grooving like that
The Imagination Movers' song "Fast As a Cat" is an upbeat and energetic tune that captures the feeling of being in a rush. The song starts with the singer getting ready to leave the house in a hurry, with the lyrics "What time is it? Whoo, it's late I gotta get going! Woo, all right. Let's go!". The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "Lickity-split, fast as a cat" and the line "We're moving, and we're grooving, and we're doing it like that", which emphasizes the sense of movement and speed.
The second verse of the song narrates a relatable situation of waking up late and feeling sluggish on the morning of the first day of school. However, the lyrics take a positive turn when the mother offers the child a special incentive of pineapple pancakes for breakfast. The upbeat tune and the catchy chorus encourage the child to get moving and make the most of their day.
The third verse of the song follows the singer's experience of playing baseball and feeling disappointed at losing the game. However, with encouragement from the coach, the singer tries again and hits the ball over the fence. The overall message of the song is to keep going and trying one's best, even when things do not go as planned.
Line by Line Meaning
What time is it?
Asking what time it is
Whoo, it's late I gotta get going!
Excitedly acknowledging that it is late and it is time to leave
Woo, all right.
Exclaiming enthusiastically
Ahhhhh, lickity-split
A sound of excitement to start moving quickly
Fast as a cat
Moving very quickly
We're moving and we're grooving and we're doing it like that
Dancing and moving quickly while having fun
I woke up this morning and was feeling kind of slow
Waking up feeling sluggish and slow
The first day of school Ma said you've got to go
Reminder from the mother that it's the first day of school and it's time to go
I was halfway down the hall when I fell asleep again
Falling asleep halfway to school
Mom tapped me on the shoulder, and this is what she said
Mother waking the child up and talking to them
Son, remember the things you get to do
Mother reminding the child of the fun things they get to do at school
You have a lot of fun on your first day of school
Reassuring the child that they will have fun on the first day of school
Explore your classroom and see your teacher
Encouraging the child to explore their classroom and meet their teacher
Make some new friends who'll be glad to meet ya
Encouraging the child to make new friends
If that's not enough, I've got a special incentive
Mother offering a special breakfast for the child
Step downstairs for your favorite breakfast
Inviting the child to come downstairs for breakfast
Pineapple pancakes, triple stack
Describing the delicious breakfast being offered
Oh yeah! I like the sound of that!
Expressing excitement for the breakfast offer
Running round the bases, but I guess I ran too slow
Describing a failed attempt to run around the bases in a baseball game
You're out! says the ump, and to the dugout, I do go
Announcing that the player is out and walking off the field
Coach says you'll do better, and please don't hang your head
Coach encouraging the player to keep going and not give up
Just try your hardest to hit it farthest
Encouraging the player to do their best to hit the ball far
When you're up to bat again
Referring to the next opportunity to bat in the game
So I step to the plate
Player preparing to bat
Pitcher winding up
Describing the pitcher's motion of winding up for the pitch
Fastball to the strike zone
Describing the pitch coming towards the strike zone quickly
Now it's making sense
Realizing that they can hit the pitch
Time to step, I hit it over the fence
Successfully hitting the pitch over the fence for a home run
It's time to jet
Time to leave
We're moving on
Leaving and continuing with the day
We've got a lot to do before the day is done
There are still many things to do before the end of the day
Got a lot to do before the day is done
Repeating that there are many things to do before the day ends
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Moran Poche, Richard Edward Collins, Scott Jacob Smith, Scott Kimball Durbin
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