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."
Now We're Cooking
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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We need a recipe for a delicacy
Call mom and dad 'cause you'll need their help
Take the cookbook off the shelf
Grab the pots and find the pans
Put your chef's hat on, it's time to begin
For there are steps that you need to know, to know
(It's cooking time)
Everybody won't you take, take a look at me?
(A culinary rhyme)
Yeah, cooking with my friends is as easy as one, two, three
(Yeah, you're a cooking machine)
It's not hard when you're following a recipe
(A culinary dream)
Yeah, pretty soon, we'll be trying out a tasty treat
'Cause now we're cooking
'Cause now we're cooking
Well, you wanna make a treat, you gotta start with the dough
You mix it up and knead it up and here we go
Butter, sugar, salt, baking soda and flour
Some elbow grease and muscle power
Cook 'em all up, cakes, muffins or pies
Puffin' like a pillow as it starts to rise
It's golden brown and it looks just right
Gotta let it cool down before you take a bite
(It's cooking time)
Everybody won't you take, take a look at me?
(A culinary rhyme)
Yeah, cooking with my friends is as easy as one, two, three
(Yeah, you're a cooking machine)
It's not hard when you're following a recipe
(A culinary dream)
Yeah, pretty soon, we'll be trying out a tasty treat
'Cause now we're cooking
Mix it up, mix it up, stir it up, stir it up, cook it up, cook it up
Now we're cooking
Mix it up, mix it up, stir it up, stir it up, cook it up, cook it up
Now we're cooking
Mix it up, mix it up, stir it up, stir it up, cook it up, cook it up
Now we're cooking
Mix it up, mix it up, stir it up, stir it up, cook it up, cook it up
Now we're cooking
We're cookin' up, mmm, mmm, good
I said we're cookin' up, mmm, mmm, good
Now we're cooking
We're cookin' up, mmm, mmm, good
I said we're cookin' up, mmm, mmm, good
Now we're cooking
"Now We're Cooking" by Imagination Movers is a playful children's song about the joys of cooking with friends and family. The song starts in the kitchen where the group needs a recipe for a delicacy, and they call their parents for help. They put on their chef hats, grab some pots and pans, and begin following the steps of the recipe. The song emphasizes the importance of following a recipe and knowing the necessary steps to make a successful culinary creation. The lyrics mention the ingredients needed for the dough, which are butter, sugar, salt, baking soda, and flour. The dough is mixed and kneaded and then cooked in the oven to create a delicious treat. The song encourages listeners to take a look at them, as they are cooking with ease, following a recipe, and having a great time together in the kitchen.
Line by Line Meaning
In the kitchen, it's the place to be
The kitchen is the best place to be.
We need a recipe for a delicacy
We need to find a recipe for something delicious.
Call mom and dad 'cause you'll need their help
We need to call our parents for their help.
Take the cookbook off the shelf
We need to take the cookbook off the shelf.
Grab the pots and find the pans
We need to grab the pots and find the pans.
Put your chef's hat on, it's time to begin
We need to get into our chef mode and start cooking.
For there are steps that you need to know, to know
There are steps to follow in order to cook properly.
(It's cooking time)
It is time to cook.
Everybody won't you take, take a look at me?
Can everyone take a look at me?
(A culinary rhyme)
I am singing a culinary song.
Yeah, cooking with my friends is as easy as one, two, three
It's really easy to cook with my friends.
(Yeah, you're a cooking machine)
You are really good at cooking.
It's not hard when you're following a recipe
It's easy to cook when you are following a recipe.
(A culinary dream)
This is a dream come true- to cook together.
Yeah, pretty soon, we'll be trying out a tasty treat
We will soon be able to taste our delicious creation.
'Cause now we're cooking
We are now cooking.
Well, you wanna make a treat, you gotta start with the dough
To make something delicious, we need to start with the dough.
You mix it up and knead it up and here we go
We need to mix and knead the dough.
Butter, sugar, salt, baking soda and flour
These are the ingredients needed to make the dough.
Some elbow grease and muscle power
We need to use some physical effort to make the dough.
Cook 'em all up, cakes, muffins or pies
We can make cakes, muffins or pies with the dough.
Puffin' like a pillow as it starts to rise
The dough will start to rise and look like a pillow.
It's golden brown and it looks just right
The final product looks good.
Gotta let it cool down before you take a bite
We need to let the treat cool down before we eat it.
(It's cooking time)
It is time to cook.
Mix it up, mix it up, stir it up, stir it up, cook it up, cook it up
We need to mix, stir and cook the ingredients.
We're cookin' up, mmm, mmm, good
We are cooking and it smells and looks really good.
I said we're cookin' up, mmm, mmm, good
We are still cooking and it still smells and looks really good.
Writer(s): Collins Richard Edward, Durbin Scott Kimball, Poche David M, Smith Scott Jacob
Contributed by Aria C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.