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I've Got a Theory / Bunnies / If We're Together
Joss Whedon Lyrics
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That it's a demon
A dancing demon
No, something isn't right there.
I’ve got a theory
Some kid is dreaming
And we're all stuck inside
I’ve got a theory we should work this out
All: It's getting eerie
What's this cheery
Singing all about?
It could be witches
Some evil witches,
Which is ridiculous
'Cause witches,
They were persecuted
Wicca good
And love the earth
And women power,
And I’ll be over here
I’ve got a theory
It could be bunnies
[crickets chirp]
I’ve got a--
Bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes
They got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses
And what's with all the carrots?
What do they need such good eyesight for anyway?
Bunnies, bunnies
It must be bunnies
maybe midgets?
I’ve got a theory,
We should work this fast
G&W: Because it clearly
Could get serious
Before it's passed
I’ve got a theory
It doesn't matter
What can't we face if we're together?
What's in this place that we can't weather?
Apocalypse
We've all been there
The same old trips
Why should we care?
All: What can't we do if we get in it?
We'll work it through within a minute
We have to try
We'll pay the price
It's do or die
Hey, I’ve died twice
All: What can't we face
What can't we face?
If we're together?
What's in this place
That we can't weather?
We're together
There's nothing we can't face
Except for bunnies
The song "I've Got a Theory / Bunnies / If We're Together" from the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a humorous song where the characters discuss different theories about what is happening around them. The song starts with a theory that there is a demon causing trouble, but then the characters suggest it might actually be a dream of a kid's Broadway play. They then discuss the possibility of it being witches or bunnies, with one character even suggesting it could be midgets. However, they ultimately come to the conclusion that whatever it is, they can face it if they work together.
The song is a commentary on how sometimes people try to make sense of things that are beyond their understanding. It also illustrates the importance of teamwork and the power of unity in the face of adversity. The song's humorous tone and unusual subject matter are typical of the show's style.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a theory
I am proposing an idea
That it's a demon
The issue at hand is caused by a demon
A dancing demon
The demon in question is dancing
No, something isn't right there.
This theory does not fully match the situation
I’ve got a theory
I am proposing another idea
Some kid is dreaming
The situation may be caused by a child's dream
And we're all stuck inside
We are all trapped within the child's dream
His wacky Broadway nightmare
The child's dream is a bizarre, theatrical experience
I’ve got a theory we should work this out
We should attempt to solve this problem
All: It's getting eerie
Everyone is starting to feel uneasy
What's this cheery
This happy, upbeat atmosphere is suspicious
Singing all about?
What is the meaning behind this singing?
It could be witches
The issue may be caused by witches
Some evil witches,
The witches in question are evil
Which is ridiculous
This theory is unlikely
'Cause witches,
Because witches
They were persecuted
Witches were historically mistreated
Wicca good
The practice of Wicca is positive
And love the earth
Wiccans have a deep respect for the environment
And women power,
Wicca empowers women
And I’ll be over here
I do not fully subscribe to this theory
I’ve got a theory
Another idea has come to me
It could be bunnies
What if the issue is caused by bunnies?
[crickets chirp]
There is a moment of silence
Bunnies aren't just cute like everybody supposes
Bunnies have more to them than meets the eye
They got them hoppy legs and twitchy little noses
Bunnies have unique physical characteristics
And what's with all the carrots?
Why are bunnies obsessed with carrots?
What do they need such good eyesight for anyway?
Why do bunnies have such incredible vision?
Bunnies, bunnies
Bunnies are still a possible cause of the problem
It must be bunnies
I am convinced that bunnies are the cause
maybe midgets?
I am once again second-guessing my theory
I’ve got a theory,
I have yet another idea
We should work this fast
We need to act quickly
G&W: Because it clearly
The evidence supports our need for speed
Could get serious
The situation could become dire
Before it's passed
We need to deal with this before it's too late
I’ve got a theory
I have another, final idea
It doesn't matter
The cause of the problem is not relevant
What can't we face if we're together?
We can overcome anything if we work together
What's in this place that we can't weather?
We can handle any situation, no matter how difficult
Apocalypse
Even the end of the world is not insurmountable
We've all been there
We have all faced difficult times
The same old trips
We face the same problems repeatedly
Why should we care?
We should not let these problems overwhelm us
All: What can't we do if we get in it?
We can accomplish anything if we work together
We'll work it through within a minute
We can solve any problem quickly
We have to try
We must make an effort
We'll pay the price
There may be consequences, but we are willing to face them
It's do or die
We must take action or face the consequences
Hey, I’ve died twice
I have firsthand experience with the stakes of 'do or die'
All: What can't we face
There is no situation we cannot handle
What can't we face?
What challenges are insurmountable?
If we're together?
As a team, there is nothing we cannot accomplish
What's in this place
What obstacles are present
That we can't weather?
What challenges can we not overcome?
We're together
We are united in our effort
There's nothing we can't face
We can handle any challenge
Except for bunnies
Except, arguably, for bunnies
Contributed by Arianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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