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."
Field Trip
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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Check
Lunch Bag?
Check
Chaperone?
Check
We've got everything
Set
Let's go
All aboard, all aboard
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Going on a field trip
Turned in my permission slip
Lots of fun now, isn't it
Said we're going on a field trip
Go
Standing with my classmates
All in single file
I can't wait to get there
But I hope it takes a while
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
Bump up, bump down, bump right, bump left, bump-bump
Bump up, bump down, bump right, bump left, bump-bump
I said a bumpity-bump
Come on
Going to find a place to sit
With tender love and care
The bumpier, the better
Because half the fun is getting there
The shiny green seats
Have extra springy springs
Well, the ride is so sweet
It's better than a limousine
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
Bump up, bump down, bump right, bump left, bump-bump
Well, bumpity-bump, here we go
Bump up, bump down, bump right, bump left, bump-bump
The bus pulls off
The class yells Horary!
Waiting for some potholes
That we'll hit along the way
The bumps are bigger
And they're making me jump
The bumps are bigger
And they're making me jump
The bumps are bigger
I said they're making me jump
The bumps are bigger
You know they're making me jump
I said they're making me jump
The song "Field Trip" by Imagination Movers is a joyous, energetic and catchy tune that describes the excitement and the joy of going on a field trip with classmates. The song begins with the checklist of all that is needed for the field trip, including a name tag, lunch bag and a chaperone. Once all of these things are taken care of, the song picks up the pace, inviting everyone to "come on, come on" and board the bus.
As the chorus begins, we can hear the enthusiasm and the eagerness of the students to finally get to the field trip. They can barely contain their excitement as they sing "Going on a field trip, turned in my permission slip, lots of fun now, isn't it? Said we're going on a field trip, go!".
The second verse of the song talks about how the students are standing in a single file, waiting to get on the bus. They can hardly wait for the journey to begin, but hope that it takes a while to get there. The energetic and bumpy ride on the bus is also something that the students look forward to, as the bumps in the back of the bus make the journey all the more fun. The song ends with the children jumping and singing in excitement as they hit more bumps on the way.
Overall, the song captures the spirit of adventure and the joy of experiencing new things with classmates in a way that is both fun and relatable to children.
Line by Line Meaning
Name tag?
Have you remembered to bring your name tag?
Check
Confirmed that the item is present
Lunch Bag?
Have you brought your lunch with you?
Check
Confirmed that the item is present
Chaperone?
Is the person responsible for supervising the group present?
Check
Confirmed that the person is present
We've got everything
All necessary items and people are accounted for
Set
Ready to leave
Going on a field trip
Going on an excursion outside of school
Turned in my permission slip
Provided a document stating parental consent for the field trip
Lots of fun now, isn't it
Anticipating a fun experience
Said we're going on a field trip
Affirming that this is a field trip
Standing with my classmates
Grouped together with other students
All in single file
Walking in a line, one person after another
I can't wait to get there
Excited to reach the destination
But I hope it takes a while
Hoping the journey is enjoyable and lasts a while
The bumps are bigger in the back of the bus
The ride is more boisterous at the back of the bus
Bump up, bump down, bump right, bump left, bump-bump
Describing the jarring and bumpy ride
Going to find a place to sit
Seeking a comfortable spot to sit during the ride
With tender love and care
Ensuring that the seat is comfortable and safe
Because half the fun is getting there
Emphasizing that the journey is just as enjoyable as the destination
The shiny green seats
Describing the appearance of the bus seats
Have extra springy springs
Referring to the bounciness of the seats
Well, the ride is so sweet
Referring to the enjoyable nature of the ride
It's better than a limousine
Implying that the bus ride is more enjoyable than a fancy car ride
The bus pulls off
The bus starts moving
The class yells Horary!
Expressing excitement for the trip
Waiting for some potholes
Anticipating the bumps and jolts of the ride
That we'll hit along the way
Referring to the roughness of the road
The bumps are bigger
Referring to the jarring nature of the ride
And they're making me jump
Describing the physical reaction to the jostling of the bus
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD COLLINS, SCOTT DURBIN, DAVID POCHE, SCOTT SMITH
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