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."
I Want My Mommy
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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I've got my PJs on and I'm hanging on to teddy bear
I'm in my sheets now and I'm tucked up tight
No there's not much I can see at night I want my mommy
I need my daddy
But I'm stuck here in my bed at night
Cause I've got my pillow
And I've got my blanket
It's 2: 30 and I'm wide awake
I heard some thunder clap and it made my windows shake
I hear some howling and I'm not quite right
Scary noises giving me a fright I want my mommy
I need my daddy
But I'm stuck here in my bed at night
Cause I've got my pillow
And I've got my blanket
And I know that everything's gonna be all right?
Tick tock goes the clock but I'm all right
Mom and dad put me in my bed tonight
Got my teddy bear at my side
I pat his head and I check my night light
It's 7: 30 and I just woke up
I slept all night like a real grown up
I made it through the night and now I feel good
Just like my Mom and Dad said I would I love my mommy
I love my daddy
But I'm happy in my bed at night
Cause I've got my pillow
And I've got my blanket
And I know that everything's gonna be all right!
The song "I Want My Mommy (Time for Bed)" by the Imagination Movers is an ode to children's fear of going to bed alone. The lyrics are narrated by a child who is trying to navigate his way through bedtime, with various roadblocks in the form of thunder and scary noises. He feels anxious and scared about being alone in his bed, but he tries to comfort himself by holding onto his teddy bear, pillow and blanket while convincing himself that he will be okay. He repeatedly says that he wants his mommy and daddy, but ultimately learns to find comfort in his own company.
The lyrics are relatable to both children and parents alike. Children often feel scared and apprehensive about going to bed on their own, especially when there are external factors such as loud noises or a thunderstorm. Parents, on the other hand, feel a sense of empathy towards their children's fears and try to alleviate them by making their nighttime routine as comfortable and secure as possible. The song successfully captures the essence of this relationship between parents and children at bedtime.
Line by Line Meaning
Tick, tock goes the clock but I am all right
Despite the passing of time, I am feeling okay
It's 8: 30 and it's time for bed
It's bedtime, specifically 8:30
I've got my PJs on and I'm hanging on to teddy bear
I'm dressed in my pajamas and clutching my teddy bear
I'm in my sheets now and I'm tucked up tight
I'm in my bed and my blankets are covering me snugly
No there's not much I can see at night
It's dark, so there's not much to see
I want my mommy
I miss my mother
I need my daddy
I require the presence of my father
But I'm stuck here in my bed at night
I'm confined to my bed during the night
Cause I've got my pillow
But it's okay because I have my pillow
And I've got my blanket
And I have my blanket as well
And I know that everything is gonna be all right?
And I'm reassured that everything will be okay
It's 2: 30 and I'm wide awake
It's currently 2:30 and I'm very alert
I heard some thunder clap and it made my windows shake
I heard thunder, and it shook my windows
I hear some howling and I'm not quite right
I hear howling, and it's making me unsettled
Scary noises giving me a fright
I'm frightened by the spooky sounds
It's 7: 30 and I just woke up
It's now 7:30 and I've just woken up
I slept all night like a real grown up
I slept through the whole night like an adult
I made it through the night and now I feel good
I got through the night and now I feel great
Just like my Mom and Dad said I would
And it's exactly what my parents said would happen
I love my mommy
I have affection for my mother
I love my daddy
I have love for my father
But I'm happy in my bed at night
But I'm content in my bed during the night
And I know that everything's gonna be all right!
And I'm confident that everything will be okay
Writer(s): Dennis Wilson, Gregg Jakobson
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rosa Payne
One of my favorite songs from the Imagination Movers. I always thought Dave looked a little like my 2nd youngest brother.
This takes me back.
Sarranaifa Pratista
I Love This Song It's Almost Look Like A Lullaby.
Shouta Aizawa
Am I the only one who had a childhood crush on Rich?- Just me? Okay- I'll see myself out-
Lana Teramae
Actually, I thought Rich was cute too. So you're not alone.
Ant0 Hernan
I also, I found him very attractive, too bad I did not get to see the series so many years, if I am not mistaken Imagination Movers began to be broadcast on television in 2007, the year I was born, I only managed to see 3 years the series (from 2011-2013), greetings from Chile 💖🇨🇱
María Isabel Salazar Gutiérrez
Me gusta como cantan en inglés
Myriam Dolores Carro
Imagination Movers I Want My Mommy
Created by Tom Kenny and Kevin Petrilak
Directed by Nick Confalone and Tom King
Merriwether Williams and John Lasseter
Written by Miley Cyrus and Meghan McCarthy
Brianna’s Moore
I love the imagination movers they help with my seizures and when I have surgery. They music helps me a lot I know everything goon be all right because I have my mammy because she knows to put your show on and music. And my dad does to
So thank you for making this song and all your songs and show
Elizabeth F
this looks like me when I was young scared of thunder
Tristan “TKG” Gironda
Rich - Greg
Smitty - Murray
Scott - Jeff
Dave - Anthony