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."
Up Up Up
Imagination Movers Lyrics
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Well, little-bitty Timmy Johnson started to cry
Well, he wasn't big enough to ride the rides
His big brother and sister had all the fun
Little-bitty Timmy Johnson was three-foot one
Timmy said one day, I'm gonna be tall
Yea, I'm gonna learn to dunk a basketball
Sure enough, young Timmy started to change
He's growing up
He's growing up
He's growing up
He's growing up
Yeah, he used to be so little, not big enough
He's growing up
He's growing up
He's growing up
He's growing up
Yeah, little-bitty Timmy Johnson was growing up
Yeehaw
Pretty soon, he outgrew all his jeans
Well a matter of fact, he busted all the seams
Boom!
His mom and his dad they didn't know what to say
What to say?
Cause the same old thing had happened yesterday
By the time young Timmy had reached twelfth grade
He was a little bit taller than the Empire State
Wow!
His best friends were Godzilla and King Kong
Then they found out that he was twice as strong
He's growing up
He's growing up
He's growing up
He's growing up
Yeah, he used to be so little, not big enough
He's growing up
He's growing up
Growing up
He's growing up
Yeah, little bitty Timmy Johnson was growing up
Timmy Johnson, Timmy Johnson
That tiny kid he got so big that Timmy Johnson
Timmy Johnson, Timmy Johnson
Before we go, there's more to know about Timmy Johnson
Timmy was too big to ride the rides
Well, right about then, he'd learned that he could fly
He looked up, and an asteroid was on its way
Well, here we go, Timmy flew up, and he knocked that asteroid right back into outer space!
He's growing up
Up and away
He's growing up
Up and away
Oh, little-bitty Timmy Johnson saved the day Saved the day
He went up
Up and away
He went up
Up and away
Oh, little-bitty Timmy Johnson saved the day
Oh yes, he did!
Well, all right, Timmy
The lyrics to Imagination Movers' song "Up Up Up" tell the story of a young boy named Timmy Johnson who starts off feeling small and left out, but through his determination, he grows up both physically and mentally. Timmy initially feels too little to enjoy the rides that his older siblings are able to enjoy. However, he dreams of becoming tall and being able to dunk a basketball. To his family's amazement, Timmy starts to grow and change. He outgrows his jeans and becomes taller than the Empire State by the time he reaches twelfth grade. Timmy's growth is so significant that his best friends become fictional giants like Godzilla and King Kong, and he even becomes twice as strong as them. The song emphasizes Timmy's journey of growing up, overcoming challenges, and embracing his newfound abilities.
The lyrics also touch on Timmy's ultimate heroic act. Despite becoming too big to fit on the rides, Timmy discovers that he can fly. When an asteroid threatens Earth, Timmy fearlessly flies up and knocks it back into outer space, saving the day and proving that he has not only physically grown but also developed courage and bravery.
Overall, "Up Up Up" by Imagination Movers celebrates the theme of growth, both in terms of physical stature and personal development. It conveys a message of empowerment and encourages listeners to believe in their own potential to overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Awww-ou
Expressing a cute sound or reaction
Well, little-bitty Timmy Johnson started to cry
Timmy Johnson, who is small in size, began to weep
Well, he wasn't big enough to ride the rides
He was not of sufficient height to enjoy the amusement park attractions
His big brother and sister had all the fun
His older siblings were having a great time
Little-bitty Timmy Johnson was three-foot one
Timmy Johnson's height was only three feet and one inch
Timmy said one day, I'm gonna be tall
Timmy confidently proclaimed his desire to grow taller
Yea, I'm gonna learn to dunk a basketball
He even aspired to acquire the skills to slam-dunk a basketball
Pretty soon, his family was amazed
In a short period of time, his family was astonished
Sure enough, young Timmy started to change
As predicted, Timmy began undergoing physical changes
He's growing up
He is maturing and becoming older
Yeah, he used to be so little, not big enough
Once upon a time, he was quite small and inadequate in size
He's growing up
He is maturing and becoming older
Yeah, little-bitty Timmy Johnson was growing up
Indeed, Timmy Johnson, who was previously small, was growing up
Pretty soon, he outgrew all his jeans
Gradually, his height surpassed the capacity of his jeans
Well a matter of fact, he busted all the seams
In fact, the seams of his jeans couldn't handle his growth and burst
Boom!
An onomatopoeic sound representing the suddenness of the bursting seams
His mom and his dad they didn't know what to say
Both his mother and father were left speechless and perplexed
What to say?
They were unsure about how to respond to this situation
Cause the same old thing had happened yesterday
This was not the first time such a thing had occurred, as it happened before
By the time young Timmy had reached twelfth grade
When Timmy reached twelfth grade, having grown all the while
He was a little bit taller than the Empire State
He had attained a height slightly greater than that of the Empire State Building
Wow!
An exclamation denoting amazement
His best friends were Godzilla and King Kong
His closest companions were fictional giant creatures, Godzilla and King Kong
Then they found out that he was twice as strong
Later, they discovered that Timmy was not only tall but also had twice the strength
Timmy Johnson, Timmy Johnson
Repeatedly calling Timmy's name
That tiny kid he got so big that Timmy Johnson
That small child grew to be so immense, that Timmy Johnson
Before we go, there's more to know about Timmy Johnson
Before ending, there are additional facts to share about Timmy Johnson
Timmy was too big to ride the rides
Timmy had become too large to partake in the amusement park attractions
Well, right about then, he'd learned that he could fly
At that moment, he discovered his ability to fly
He looked up, and an asteroid was on its way
He glanced upward and noticed an asteroid approaching
Well, here we go, Timmy flew up, and he knocked that asteroid right back into outer space!
With determination, Timmy ascended and successfully repelled the asteroid back into outer space
Up and away
High into the sky
Oh, little-bitty Timmy Johnson saved the day
Oh, the small Timmy Johnson became the hero of the situation
He went up
He ascended
Oh, little-bitty Timmy Johnson saved the day
Oh, the small Timmy Johnson saved the day
Oh yes, he did!
An exclamation emphasizing the accomplishment of Timmy
Well, all right, Timmy
Expressing approval and celebration for Timmy
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: BRIAN MAX DONELLEY, ANDREW CHARLES SCHRAA, HAYDEN GEORGE SINCLAIR, STEVEN JOHN TAIT, AMBER ROSE SINCLAIR, JERAD LIGHT SMITH, NOAH ANDREW SMITH, SIERRA DAWN CAREY
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