Where's Gary
Spongebob Squarepants Lyrics
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I turned around and he was gone
(Where's Gary?)
Now I'm searching for a little sign
A trail of slime he left behind
'Cause I'm so lonely all the time
Oh, where has Gary gone?
It tortures me all night and day
(Where's Gary?)
What could have made you run away
(Where's Gary?)
What can I say? What can I do?
Please let me make it up to you
I want to hear your little mew
Oh, where has Gary gone?
My precious snail, where can you be?
Maybe you're behind that tree
I've looked high and I've looked low
Let me know where did you go?
I miss his face, I miss his smell
His collar with his little bell
Now my life's just an empty shell
Oh, where has Gary gone?
Your leash is hanging on the hook
Your empty bowl I just can't look
The cabs and trails we used to roam
Have led you from our happy home
And now I take my walks alone
So if you see that little guy
(Where's Gary?)
Won't you tell him I apologize?
(Where's Gary?)
Each night I ask his empty bed
Was it something that I said?
The little voice inside my head says
Where has Gary gone?
Oh, oh, where has Gary gone?
Tell me where has Gary gone?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Gary
(Where's Gary?)
Was that you?
(Where's Gary?)
Gary
(Where's Gary?)
Gary, are you out there?
(Where's Gary?)
Gary, if you're out there
Meow once for yes
(Where's Gary?)
And twice for no
(Where's Gary?)
Oh Gary
(Where's Gary?)
Come on Gary
Who wants to go for a walk?
(Where's Gary?)
Come on Gary
Who wants to go for a walk?
The lyrics of SpongeBob SquarePants's song "Where's Gary?" tell the story of the titular character's search for his beloved pet snail, Gary, after he goes missing. The opening lines capture SpongeBob's sense of astonishment and confusion: "I wonder how things went so wrong; I turned around and he was gone." SpongeBob puts all of his attention into locating Gary and keeps looking for any sort of evidence of his presence, such as the "slime trail he left behind." SpongeBob grows increasingly anxious as time passes and Gary stays missing, and he asks himself whether it's his fault that Gary is gone.
The song is a poignant portrayal of the bond between a pet and its owner, and the lyrics touch upon themes of love, loss, and regret. SpongeBob is devastated when Gary goes missing, and he misses everything about him, including his smell and the sound of his collar. SpongeBob even feels like his walks are still happening with Gary, as if Gary was by his side. The song's repeated refrain, "Where's Gary?" emphasizes SpongeBob's feelings and increases the listener's sense of empathy for the character's situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder how things went so wrong
I am confused and unsure how this situation came to be
I turned around and he was gone
I looked away for a moment and when I looked again, Gary was missing
(Where's Gary?)
I am searching for my beloved pet snail, Gary
Now I'm searching for a little sign
I am desperately searching for any clue that will lead me to Gary's whereabouts
A trail of slime he left behind
I am following the slimy trail that Gary left behind as a possible indication of where he went
'Cause I'm so lonely all the time
I am feeling very lonely and sad without Gary by my side
Oh, where has Gary gone?
I am still searching for my precious snail and feeling very worried about him
It tortures me all night and day
I am tormented by thoughts of Gary's disappearance both day and night
What could have made you run away
I am trying to figure out why Gary would have run away from our home
What can I say? What can I do?
I am at a loss for words and actions, not knowing how to fix this situation
Please let me make it up to you
I am willing to do anything to make things right with Gary and bring him back home
I want to hear your little mew
I miss hearing Gary's sweet little meow and want to hear it again
My precious snail, where can you be?
I am feeling very emotional about Gary's disappearance and cherish him deeply
Maybe you're behind that tree
I am hopeful that Gary may be hiding behind a nearby tree
I've looked high and I've looked low
I have searched everywhere for Gary, from high places to low ones
Let me know where did you go?
I am calling out to Gary, hoping he will hear me and let me know his whereabouts
I miss his face, I miss his smell
I am longing for Gary's presence, including the way he looks and smells
His collar with his little bell
I miss the sound of Gary's little bell on his collar, which I always listened for
Now my life's just an empty shell
Without Gary, my life feels empty and meaningless
Your leash is hanging on the hook
I am reminded of Gary every time I see his leash hanging on the hook, unused
Your empty bowl I just can't look
Even seeing Gary's empty food bowl makes me feel emotional and sad
The cabs and trails we used to roam
I remember all the happy times Gary and I spent together, exploring the area around our home
Have led you from our happy home
Something has led Gary away from our once happy home
And now I take my walks alone
Without Gary to accompany me, my walks are lonely and sad
So if you see that little guy
I am asking anyone who may have seen Gary to come forward with information
(Where's Gary?)
I am still desperately searching for Gary and won't give up until I find him
Won't you tell him I apologize?
I am regretful for any mistakes I may have made that could have caused Gary to run away, and want him to know how sorry I am
Each night I ask his empty bed
I am reminded of Gary's absence every night when I see his empty bed
Was it something that I said?
I am questioning whether I did something to upset Gary and cause him to run away
The little voice inside my head says
I am hearing a voice in my mind that is making me worry even more about Gary's safety
Where has Gary gone?
As I continue my search for Gary, this becomes my main thought and concern
Oh, oh, where has Gary gone?
I am repeating my desperation and concern for Gary, hoping someone will hear me and help
Tell me where has Gary gone?
This is still my plea for anyone who may have information about Gary's whereabouts to come forward and help me
Gary
I am saying Gary's name, still hoping he may hear me and come home
(Where's Gary?)
My search for Gary is ongoing and I remain worried and hopeful for his safety
Was that you?
I am seeing something that may be a sign of Gary and calling out to him in excitement
(Where's Gary?)
My search for Gary continues despite false alarms and disappointments
Gary, are you out there?
I am still hopeful that Gary is out there somewhere and listening for my voice
(Where's Gary?)
My search for Gary has become a constant presence in my mind and daily life
Gary, if you're out there
I am still hopeful that Gary is alive and needs my help to return home
Meow once for yes
I am asking Gary to make any kind of noise to signify that he is still out there and can hear me
(Where's Gary?)
I remain hopeful that someone will hear my voice and help me find Gary
And twice for no
I am giving Gary the option to not respond if he is unable to, while still hoping for a positive answer
(Where's Gary?)
Until I find Gary, this is my only concern and focus in life
Oh Gary
I miss Gary and love him dearly, hoping each day that he will find his way back to me
(Where's Gary?)
I won't give up until I find Gary, no matter how long it takes or how hard it may be
Come on Gary
I am still calling out to Gary with the hope that he will come back to me
Who wants to go for a walk?
I am hoping that Gary will hear my voice and respond with his usual excitement about going on walks together
(Where's Gary?)
This is still my plea to anyone who may have seen or have information about Gary's whereabouts to come forward and help me find him
Come on Gary
I am still calling out to Gary and hoping he will hear me and come back home safe and sound
Who wants to go for a walk?
I miss going on walks with Gary and am hoping he will come back home soon so we can resume our adventures together
Contributed by Levi A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
I wonder how things went so wrong
I turned around and he was gone
Where's Gary?
Now I'm searching for a little sign
A trail of slime he left behind
[Chrous 1]
'Cause I'm so lonely all the time
Oh, where has Gary gone?
It tortures me all night and day
Where's Gary?
What could of made you run away?
Where's Gary?
What can I say? What can I do?
Please let me make it up to you
I long to hear your little mew
Oh, where has Gary gone?
[Verse 2]
My precious snail, where can you be?
Maybe you're behind that tree
I've looked high and I've looked low
Let me know, where did you go
Meow, Meow, Meow, Meow
I miss his face, I miss his smell, his collar with its little bell
Now my life's just an empty shell
Oh, where has Gary gone?
Your leash is hanging on the hook
Your empty bowl, I just can't look
The paths and trails we used to roam have lead you from our happy home, and now I take my walks alone
[Chorus 2]
So if you see that little guy
Where's Gary?
Won't you tell him I apologize?
Where's Gary?
Each night I ask his empty bed, „Was it something that I said?“
The little voice inside my head says, „Where has Gary gone?“
Oh! Oh, where has Gary gone!
Tell me where has Gary gone!
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
Guy on Youtube
1:41 this line actually has a lot of meaning because the empty bowl was the reason why Gary ran away in the first place.
CCT Productions
Well yeah and also sponge was ignoring him because the buble challenge
SJM
@CCT Productions yep
Katlyn Dobransky
I heard this song yesterday after I rewatched Have You Seen This Snail and this was used as the credits song. I never heard it before, and I absolutely love it! It’s so catchy and the lyrics are honestly sadder than Gary Come Home. I can’t believe I never heard of this song when I younger
Christy shorts
Me too
near??
It sounds sad but upbeat
young rat
They were gonna originally have this song in the episode “Have You Seen This Snail?” but they changed it because it was too upbeat. They’re right. It’s upbeat but sad.
CadeFilms
I heard that this will be playing in the credits of “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge On The Run”
LuigiTheMetal64
This was later used in the credits if you were to watch the DVD version.
Tina Ruth Belcher
@CadeFilms it did not play in the credits, sadly