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."
Time Out
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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I'm mad
Uh!
I'm mad
I'm mad
Uh!
A bad thing happened to me today
Well, I'll show her when I'm far away
I'm going out the door no matter what she say
Time Out
Time Out
Gotta think about what I did
Take a breath and count to ten
Before you know it, you'll feel good again
Time Out
Time Out
Gotta think about my next move
Take a breath and count to ten
Before you know it, you'll feel good again
The next thing I knew, she was talking to me
That I better get back by the count of three
1, 2, 3
The Reflection Section is where I went
For the next two minutes, yes, I did spend in
Time Out
Time Out
Gotta think about what I did
Take a breath and count to ten
Before you know it, you'll feel good again
Time Out
Time Out
Gotta think about my next move
Take a breath and count to ten
Before you know it, you'll feel good again
I'm mad
I'm mad
Uh!
Reflection section, I'm feeling mad
I'm mad
I'm mad
Uh!
Reflection section, I'm a feelin' sad
About my actions how they were bad
But a change of heart is a-what I had
Time Out
Got to think about what I did
Time Out
Got to think about my next move
Time Out
A good thing happened to me today
Got to think about what I did
To change my actions and change my ways
A timeout let me think things out
Sorry, mom, now let's give a shout to
Time Out
A good thing happened to me today
I got to think about my next move
A good thing happened to me today
The lyrics to Imagination Movers' song "Time Out" convey a message of taking a moment to reflect and regain control of one's emotions before making a decision. The song opens with the singer expressing anger towards their mother for not allowing them to go outside and play. Despite their frustration, the singer resolves to make their own choice and leave the house regardless. However, upon realizing they will face consequences for their actions, the singer enters the "Reflection Section" of a time out. Here, they take the time to consider their behavior and its effects. Through introspection, the singer realizes they were wrong and vows to change their actions going forward.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of taking a time out to think through decisions in order to handle challenging situations more effectively. It suggests counting to ten and taking a deep breath as ways to regain composure and approach situations with a clearer mind. The song's bridge reflects on the positive impacts of taking time to reflect on one's actions, stating that a "change of heart" allowed them to learn and grow from their mistake.
Overall, Imagination Movers' "Time Out" is a fun, upbeat tune with an important message for children and adults alike about the importance of taking a moment to reflect on one's actions and regain control of difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm mad
The singer is angry
I'm mad
The singer is still angry
Uh!
Expressing frustration or annoyance
I'm mad
The artist is angry again
I'm mad
The artist is still angry
Uh!
Expressing frustration or annoyance
A bad thing happened to me today
Something negative occurred
My momma said I couldn't go out and play
The artist's mother prohibited them from going outside
Well, I'll show her when I'm far away
The artist plans to disobey their mother
I'm going out the door no matter what she say
The artist is determined to leave the house despite their mother's orders
Time Out
The singer is taking a break
Time Out
The artist is taking a break again
Gotta think about what I did
The singer needs to reflect on their actions
Take a breath and count to ten
The singer is advised to calm down
Before you know it, you'll feel good again
Taking a break can help improve your mood
Gotta think about my next move
The artist is planning their next actions
The next thing I knew, she was talking to me
The artist's mother reprimanded them
That I better get back by the count of three
The singer was told to return home quickly
1, 2, 3
The mother is counting down for the singer to return home
The Reflection Section is where I went
The artist went to reflect on their actions
For the next two minutes, yes, I did spend in
The artist spent two minutes reflecting
Reflection section, I'm feeling mad
The artist is still angry while reflecting
Reflection section, I'm a feelin' sad
The singer is now feeling remorseful while reflecting
About my actions how they were bad
The artist is recognizing that their actions were not appropriate
But a change of heart is a-what I had
The singer has had a change of heart and is ready to make a change
A good thing happened to me today
The singer had a positive realization
Got to think about my next move
The singer is still planning their next actions
A good thing happened to me today
The artist has had a positive experience
To change my actions and change my ways
The artist is ready to make a change in their behavior
A timeout let me think things out
Taking a break allowed the singer to reflect
Sorry, mom, now let's give a shout to
The singer is apologizing to their mother for their earlier behavior
Time Out
The artist is taking a break again
A good thing happened to me today
The positive realization still holds true
I got to think about my next move
The artist is still planning their next actions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD COLLINS, SCOTT DURBIN, DAVID POCHE, SCOTT SMITH
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