Squidward's Request
Spongebob Squarepants Lyrics
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The request lines are now open, let's go to the phones
Hello, which SpongeBob & the Hi-Seas song would you like to hear?
The best one, it's titled "Superior"
It's the one with the vocal by Squidward Tentacles
He is a happening tween idol
How would you know?
Really?
Your voice sounds kind of deep for a 12-year-old girl
Uh, I'm almost 12-and-a-half. Heh heh.
Alright darling, here it is.
"Superior"!
The lyrics of Spongebob Squarepants's song Squidward's Request is a satirical take on the phenomenon of tween idols and the impact they have on the youth. In this song, Squidward Tentacles is portrayed as a happening tween idol, with his song "Superior" being the most popular one. The song opens with a request line being opened, and a caller asking for Squidward's song. The caller identifies herself as a 12-year-old girl, but is immediately met with skepticism due to her deeper voice. The humor in this situation highlights how young girls are often targeted as a market for tween idols, and how they are made to believe that their thoughts and opinions are insignificant if they do not fit into certain stereotypes.
The song also showcases the absurdity of the music industry, as Squidward Tentacles, who is known for being a terrible musician on the show, is suddenly a popular tween idol. The fact that he is a fictional character adds to the absurdity of the situation, making it clear that the song is meant to be comical. This song also plays with the idea of how fickle tween culture can be, as Squidward's song is suddenly the "best" one, despite it never being mentioned before.
Line by Line Meaning
The request lines are now open, let's go to the phones
The lines are open for receiving requests, and we will now listen to what people want.
Hello, which SpongeBob & the Hi-Seas song would you like to hear?
Greetings, which song from SpongeBob & the Hi-Seas are you interested in listening to?
The best one, it's titled "Superior"
The most excellent song is called "Superior".
It's the one with the vocal by Squidward Tentacles
That particular song is the one on which Squidward Tentacles sings.
He is a happening tween idol
He is currently a very popular idol among young people.
How would you know?
What makes you think so?
Uh, I'm a 12-year-old girl
Err, I'm a young girl of age 12.
Your voice sounds kind of deep for a 12-year-old girl
Your voice seems to be somewhat deep for a girl of age 12.
Uh, I'm almost 12-and-a-half. Heh heh.
Well, I'm nearly 12 and a half years old. Heh heh.
Alright darling, here it is.
Very well, my dear, here is the song you asked for.
"Superior"!
Here is the song "Superior"!
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.