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?
Meow
Meow, meow, meow
Meow
Meow, 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 let 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, whoa, where has Gary gone?
Tell me, where has Gary gone?
Where's Gary?
Where's Gary?
(Meow) 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
(Meow) (Where's Gary?) Hey Gary! (Where's Gary?) Come on, Gary! Who wants to go for a walk?
(Where's Gary?) Come on! Who wants to go for a walk, Gary?
The song "Where's Gary?" from Spongebob Squarepants is a heartfelt and emotional ballad about missing a pet, Gary the snail. This song is all about the character's deep attachment to his pet and the sadness and sense of loss he experiences when Gary goes missing. The lyrics express his grief and sense of loneliness after Gary's disappearance, with a deep longing to find him and make amends.
In the first paragraph, the character expresses his confusion and shock at Gary's sudden disappearance. He can't understand how things went so wrong and how Gary could have left without warning. The second paragraph is full of the character's desperate search for Gary, looking for any sign or trail that might lead him to his beloved pet. The chorus expresses the character's despair and sadness at not being able to find Gary, and the guilt he feels for potentially driving him away.
As the song progresses, the character talks directly to Gary, pleading with him to come back and promising to make things right. He speaks about how much he misses Gary's presence and how empty his life feels without him. The bridge features the character reflecting on the happy times they used to spend together and how he now walks alone in their absence.
Overall, "Where's Gary?" is a touching and poignant song that speaks to the deep bond between humans and their pets. It is also a testament to the show's skill at developing characters and emotions that resonate with viewers of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder how things went so wrong
Spongebob cannot comprehend how everything went so wrong between him and Gary.
I turned around and he was gone
Spongebob is surprised by the sudden disappearance of Gary.
Where's Gary?
The main question that has been bothering Spongebob is where Gary could have gone.
Now I'm searching for a little sign
Spongebob is actively searching for any piece of evidence which can lead him to Gary's whereabouts.
A trail of slime he left behind
Since Gary is a snail, Spongebob is looking for any trail of slime that Gary may have left behind.
'Cause I'm so lonely all the time
Since Gary is Spongebob's pet and only companion, Spongebob feels lonely without him.
Oh, where has Gary gone?
This line is a repetition of the main question that has been bothering Spongebob throughout the song.
It tortures me all night and day
The unknown whereabouts of Gary is constantly causing Spongebob emotional pain and discomfort.
What could have made you run away?
Spongebob is questioning the reason why Gary might have left.
What can I say? What can I do?
Spongebob is feeling helpless, not knowing what he can do to make things right with Gary.
Please let me make it up to you
Spongebob is ready to do whatever it takes to make amends with Gary and bring him back home.
I want to hear your little mew
Spongebob misses the sound of Gary's meow, which he considers to be adorable.
My precious snail, where can you be?
Spongebob considers Gary to be his precious pet and he is worried about his whereabouts.
maybe you're behind that tree
Spongebob is exploring all possibilities and is not ruling out any location as a potential hiding spot for Gary.
I've looked high and I've looked low
Spongebob has searched every nook and cranny, but he has not been able to find Gary yet.
Let me know, where did you go?
Spongebob is making a direct appeal to Gary to reveal his location.
Meow
Gary's meowing sound, which Spongebob loves to hear.
Meow, meow, meow
Spongebob is imitating Gary's meowing sound.
Meow
Gary's meowing sound echoes in Spongebob's head, making him even more worried.
Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow
Spongebob's meowing sound has become more desperate and urgent, as he tries to call out to Gary.
I miss his face, I miss his smell
Spongebob is reminiscing about the things he loved about Gary, including his face and smell.
His collar with its' little bell
Gary's collar is one of the things that Spongebob misses the most about him.
Now my life's just an empty shell
Without Gary, Spongebob feels like he does not have any purpose or meaning in his life.
Your leash is hanging on the hook
Gary's leash is a reminder of the times they spent together, and it is a painful reminder of his absence.
Your empty bowl, I just can't look
Spongebob is finding it difficult to look at Gary's empty bowl, which is yet another reminder of his absence.
The paths and trails we used to roam
Spongebob is recalling the routes he would take with Gary during their walks.
Have let you from our happy home
Gary's absence has created a void in their once happy home.
And now I take my walks alone
Without Gary to accompany him, Spongebob is taking lonely walks by himself.
So if you see that little guy
Spongebob is reaching out to anyone who has information about Gary's whereabouts.
Won't you tell him I apologize?
Spongebob is apologizing to Gary for anything that he might have done to upset him.
Each night I ask his empty bed
Spongebob is talking to Gary's empty bed as if Gary is still there, asking him questions.
Was it something that I said?
Spongebob is wondering if he said anything that might have upset Gary and made him run away.
The little voice inside my head
Spongebob's own inner voice is constantly asking him where Gary could be.
Says where has Gary gone?
Spongebob's inner voice is echoing the same question that has been on his mind from the start.
Oh, whoa, where has Gary gone?
This line is a repetition of the main question that Spongebob has been asking himself throughout the song.
Tell me, where has Gary gone?
Spongebob repeats the same question yet again, indicating his desperation to find Gary.
(Meow) Gary? (Where's Gary?) Was that you?
Spongebob hears a meowing sound and is hopeful that it might be Gary, so he calls out to him.
(Where's Gary?) Gary? (Where's Gary?) Gary? Are you out there?
Spongebob is calling out to Gary, hoping to get a response from him.
(Where's Gary?) Gary, if you're out there meow once for yes (Where's Gary?) and twice for no
Spongebob is trying to get Gary to respond to his calls by giving him specific instructions on what to do if he is there.
(Meow) (Where's Gary?) Hey Gary! (Where's Gary?) Come on, Gary! Who wants to go for a walk?
Spongebob is calling out to Gary in the hopes of getting him to come out by tempting him with a walk.
(Where's Gary?) Come on! Who wants to go for a walk, Gary?
Spongebob is still calling out to Gary and urging him to come out so that they can go for a walk together.
Contributed by Adalyn F. 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