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."
First Day of School
Imagination Movers Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There's a lot to do but I'm prepared
To brush my teeth, comb my hair
Get in my seat, mom takes me there
Gonna wave bye-bye, go through the door
Learn a little something that I didn't know before
First day of school and I'm prepared
I'm gonna be here from 9 to 3
That's an awful long time for me
And I know you're gonna be right back
Gonna see you when I meet you for an after-school snack
Well, I built with blocks and learned to count
Then I made some animal sounds
I had a snack, took a nap
I painted a picture of my cat
Then I went outside, I fell down
I got back up and I ran around
Listened to a story, songs to sing
That's when I heard the school bell ring
I was here for most of the day (Oh no)
There still are plenty of games to play (You know you're right)
And you're waiting in the car outside
I don't wanna leave but I wanna see your smile
You know I love to see your smile
Oh, first day of school
It's my first day of school
And it's my first day of school
It's my first day of school, oh
(It's alright)
We're together now
(Tell you all about it tonight)
Oh
(It's okay)
Feeling so much better now
(Come again another day)
First day of school and I'm prepared
The opening lyrics of Imagination Movers' "First Day of School" describes the experience of a child on his/her first day of school. The child is scared yet prepared for the day ahead. The first day of school can be an overwhelming experience for any child, as they have to adjust to a new environment and interact with new people. However, the child takes comfort in the fact that he/she has been prepared by his/her mom, by brushing his/her teeth, combing his/her hair, and getting ready to learn something new. The child then waves goodbye to his/her mom and enters the school full of curiosity.
The following lyrics in the song describe the activities that the child experiences in school. The child learns to build with blocks, count, make animal sounds, take a nap, and even paint a picture of his/her cat. The child also engages in physical activities by running outside and listening to stories and songs. Despite being exhausted by the end of the day, the child wishes to stay longer and play more games even after the school bell rings. However, the child knows he/she has to go back home and see his/her mom and waiting in the car. Finally, the song ends by acknowledging the child's preparedness for his/her first day of school.
In summary, “First Day of School” is a lighthearted and fun song that portrays the excitement and fear of a child on his/her first day at school. It highlights the simple pleasures of learning, playing, and making new friends in a school environment, while acknowledging the love and support of parents.
Line by Line Meaning
It's my first day of school, I'm a little scared
I feel nervous because I am starting school today
There's a lot to do but I'm prepared
Even though there are many things to do, I am ready for them
To brush my teeth, comb my hair
I need to take care of myself and look presentable
Get in my seat, mom takes me there
My mother will take me to school and help me settle into my seat
Gonna wave bye-bye, go through the door
I will say goodbye to my mom and walk through the school doors
Learn a little something that I didn't know before
Today, I will learn something new and expand my knowledge
I'm gonna be here from 9 to 3
I will be at school from 9 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon
That's an awful long time for me
It is a long time for me to be away from home and my family
And I know you're gonna be right back
I know that my mom will come back to pick me up at the end of the day
Gonna see you when I meet you for an after-school snack
I will meet my mom for a snack after school and tell her about my day
Well, I built with blocks and learned to count
I played with blocks and learned how to count numbers
Then I made some animal sounds
I imitated the sounds of different animals
I had a snack, took a nap
I ate a snack and took a short nap
I painted a picture of my cat
I created a painting of my pet cat
Then I went outside, I fell down
I went outside and fell on the ground
I got back up and I ran around
I got up and continued to run and play
Listened to a story, songs to sing
I listened to a story and sang songs with my class
That's when I heard the school bell ring
The bell rang, signaling the end of the school day
There still are plenty of games to play (You know you're right)
There are still many activities I can do at school
And you're waiting in the car outside
My mom is waiting for me outside in the car
I don't wanna leave but I wanna see your smile
I am sad to leave school, but I am happy to see my mom's smile
Writer(s): Collins Richard Edward, Durbin Scott Kimball, Poche David M, Smith Scott Jacob
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.