Where Are You?
Monty Python's Spamalot - Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Baby girl, don't ever eat lunch on the John
Your mother called you baby girl?
Singing, ha ha
So what if all the ducklings think you're ugly?
It takes all kind of people who need people
So find people you can bare
Go find your group, your herd, your flock
Come take a walk and answer my small questionnaire
Which I'll sing to you
Ah
Ah
Where do you belong?
Where do you belong?
Where do you belong?
Where do you belong?
You'll be judged on sight
And made to fit
So find a clique and stick with it
Say, where do you belong?
Let's take a walk in the cafeteria, shall we?
I'll show you the world as I see it
Varsity jocks and jv jocks
Will throw you in a locker if you say "hello"
The rich stoners hate the gangsta whites
Though they're all smokin' the same oregano
Here's the sexually active band geeks
I've got two words for you
Embouchure" and ew
And if you like blowing and fingering
This is the group of you!
Back me up, show choir!
(Ah ah) Cady, where do you belong
Where do you belong
We're dying to tell ya!
We all get a box that's where we go
It's stifling but at least you know
So, where do you belong?
There's girls that eat their feelings
And girls who don't eat
I like eating birthday cake around them
Makes them crazy
Debate team and dance team
They like to compete
And if they don't win
Their parents ground them
Who's this? darling those are the mathletes
(Cool) joining them is social suicide
It's all college applications
And doctor who quotations
They wear their awkwardness with stubborn pride
This is my dance break
Where do you belong
Where do you belong
Where do you belong
Where do you belong
You'll be judged on site, voted in or out
'Cause that's what high school's all about
Where do you belong?
God who is at this table?
Why it's Janis and Damian, too (oh Oh)
We're not exactly joiners
But, we'll be good friends to you
And our friendship means you can skip
The geeks and the freaks, and the peaking too soon
The strivers, and the survivors, just waiting for june
The junior achievers
The christian believers
The tall, flowering wallflowers, bending on sneakers
Forget this fuss and shall with us
Come to lunch and sit with us!
Okay, yes (Janice)
Sit with us (here's where you belong)
Here's where you belong
Here's where you belong
Here's where you belong
Here's where you belong
Here's where you belong
You need protection with pizazz
And helping hands
Not also jazz!
Stay here (here's where you belong)
Okay, I'm staying!
Yes, here's where you belong!
Hey, Cady, this is where you fit
Hey, Cady, this is where you sit
Here's where you belong!
The lyrics of "Where Are You?" from Monty Python's Spamalot - Original Broadway Cast, explore the concept of finding one's place and belonging in a social setting, particularly in the context of high school. The song conveys the struggles and pressures of conforming to certain cliques or groups, highlighting the various stereotypes and divisions that exist within a high school environment.
The opening lines depict the advice given by the singer's mother, emphasizing the idea of being cautious about where and with whom one chooses to spend their time. The playful tone of the lyrics captures the humor and irony in the mother's warning, setting the stage for the exploration of social dynamics and belonging.
As the song progresses, the singer guides the listener through the different social groups present in the cafeteria, each with its own set of expectations and judgments. From varsity jocks to mathletes, the lyrics satirically depict the rigid social hierarchies and the pressure to conform to certain stereotypes in order to find acceptance and belonging.
The chorus repeatedly questioning "Where do you belong?" reflects the overarching theme of the song, as it underscores the central struggle of navigating social cliques and finding one's place in a high school setting. The singer ultimately encourages the listener to embrace their uniqueness and find comfort in a group where they are accepted and supported, rather than conforming to societal pressures.
In the final verses, the song celebrates friendship and acceptance, illustrated by the characters of Janis and Damian extending a welcoming hand to the singer. The message of the song ultimately conveys the importance of authenticity and finding a community where one feels valued and accepted for who they truly are, rather than trying to fit into predefined social categories.
Line by Line Meaning
My momma used to tell me
Your mother offered advice to you
Singing, ha ha
Laughing while singing
Where do you belong?
Questioning where you fit in
You'll be judged on sight
People will judge you immediately upon seeing you
Let's take a walk in the cafeteria, shall we?
Let's explore the social dynamics in the cafeteria
So, where do you belong?
Again questioning where you fit in socially
This is my dance break
Taking a break for a dance interlude
We're dying to tell ya!
We're eager to share information with you
We're not exactly joiners
We're not keen on joining groups
You need protection with pizazz
You require stylish protection
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Richmond, Nell Benjamin
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