I Wanna Be
Starkid Productions Lyrics

I wanna be a Starship Ranger
I aspire to become a member of the Starship Ranger crew.

I wanna have the things they've got
I desire the skills, abilities, experiences, and adventures that the Starship Rangers possess.

I could be a Starship Ranger
I have the potential and the willingness to become a Starship Ranger.

But there's just one little thing they are
However, there is one significant difference between the Starship Rangers and me.

I'm not
I am not yet a Starship Ranger.

All of my life I've pictured them out there
Since I was young, I have been imagining the Starship Rangers' missions and adventures in outer space.

Keeping the peace in outer space
They are responsible for maintaining peace, order, and justice in the vast and dangerous realm of outer space.

I may not be up there with 'em
I might not be physically present with the Starship Rangers in space right now.

But I've got what it takes
However, I am confident that I possess the necessary skills, qualities, and determination to join them someday.

I've got a hunger and thirst for adventure
I have an intense desire and curiosity to explore the galaxy, encounter new species, and take risks beyond the limits of my comfort zone.

I wanna travel the galaxy
I want to experience the wonders, mysteries, and dangers of the diverse and vast regions of the galaxy.

The future is now, so I don't see how
I firmly believe that the current time is the best and most convenient time to pursue my dreams and goals.

The time isn't right for me
I do not perceive any external or internal obstacles or barriers that would prevent me from pursuing my aspirations.

And I'll admit
I acknowledge that my ambitions and fantasies are not yet actualized or verified by external evidence.

It's all in my head
My dreams and goals are currently only in my thoughts, imagination, and beliefs.

But who says it can't be real?
However, I challenge the notion that my dreams and goals cannot become real and achievable.

They may be far away
The Starship Rangers may currently be in a distant and inaccessible location in space.

But I can safely say
However, I confidently affirm and declare that my admiration and passion for the Starship Rangers are true and genuine.

It doesn't change the way I feel
Despite the geographical and physical distance between me and the Starship Rangers, my emotions and attitudes towards them remain unchanged and resolute.

Even if it might sound strange
I acknowledge that my goals and aspirations may appear unconventional, unorthodox, or unrealistic to some people.

Maybe now, I'm not a Ranger
At the present moment, I am not yet a member of the Starship Ranger team.

But all of that is right about to change
However, I strongly believe and anticipate that my status and circumstances will change soon and favorably.

All of your life you've had your head stuck
You have been preoccupied and obsessed with your own perceptions, perspectives, and fantasies, without acknowledging the reality and significance of your surroundings.

Up in the gaseous atmosphere
You have been fascinated and lost in the ethereal and abstract realm of your own imagination and thoughts.

Don't forget that dirt is solid
However, you should not neglect or underestimate the tangible, concrete, and physical aspects of reality, such as the ground and the soil.

And clouds can disappear
You should also be aware that some things that may seem beautiful, lofty, or promising can also be transient, fleeting, or deceptive.

When you're an insect, you have a purpose
As an insect, you have a natural and unique role, function, and contribution to your community and ecosystem.

Like it or not, from a fly to a flea
Whether you like it or not, every insect species has its own strengths, weaknesses, and ecological significance.

Need I remind you, leave that stuff behind
I would like to emphasize and suggest that you should abandon or minimize your unrealistic or irrelevant wishes, thoughts, or aspirations.

So you can find what yours can be?
This will enable and empower you to discover and fulfill your own unique, valuable, and feasible goals and purposes.

The needs of the many bugs...
As a member of a community, you should prioritize the collective well-being, survival, and success of the group over your individual desires and benefits.

They outweigh the few
The benefits and consequences that affect the majority of the group are more significant and important than those that only concern a minority of the group.

And everybody knows
This is a well-known and accepted principle in insect society.

It's just the way it goes
This principle of prioritizing the common good over individual interests is an inherent and essential feature of insect society.

You wanna be a Starship Ranger?
You might also wish to join the Starship Ranger crew.

Discover worlds far and near
You might seek excitement, discovery, and adventure by exploring the vast and diverse regions of the universe.

Who gives a crap about Starship Rangers?
However, I challenge and question the validity and relevance of such goals and aspirations in comparison to the practical and meaningful goals of insect society.

The greatest life to live is found right here
I assert and argue that the most fulfilling, rewarding, and significant life is to live as an active, productive, and valuable member of insect society.

Come on! Last one there is a delicious rotten egg!
Let's hurry and join the rest of the bugs in their daily activities and chores by using humor and playfulness.

Today's the day
I am confident and eager that this day will be a turning point or a significant event in my life.

I will find what I'm meant to do...
I will discover and fulfill my own unique and meaningful purpose in life.

The queen will surely see I'm not like anyone else
I am confident that the queen will recognize and appreciate my distinctive, valuable, and uncommon qualities and potential.

She'll take one look and know my rightful calling
The queen will instantly perceive and acknowledge the role, function, and contribution that best suits my skills and abilities.

She'll understand that I just can't be
The queen will empathize and recognize that some bugs, including me, have unique aspirations and potential that go beyond the ordinary tasks and duties of insect society.

Living my life for the hive
The queen will acknowledge and validate my desire and need to discover and fulfill my own personal and meaningful goals, in addition to contributing to the general welfare of the hive.

Finally...
I anticipate and rejoice in the fact that this day will bring significant changes and opportunities in my life.

Know what it's like to be alive...
I will fully experience and appreciate the richness, complexity, and beauty of life by fulfilling my unique and meaningful purposes and goals.

I wanna be something that can
I aspire to become a valuable, productive, and meaningful member of insect society who can contribute to the common good and success of the group.

Serve the greater good of our race
I want my actions, skills, and goals to benefit not only myself but also my family, community, and species.

I'll do whatever I can
I am willing and committed to using my skills, knowledge, and efforts to achieve my goals and contribute to insect society.

To make our world a better place
My ultimate goal is to enhance and improve the quality of life and the survival and reproduction of my species through my actions and contributions.

If only I could get to outer space!
I express a wistful and temporary desire to explore and experience the mysteries, wonders, and thrills of the universe, without abandoning my crucial and meaningful roles and goals within my own insect society.

Here I am...
I proudly and assertively present myself as a competent, valuable, and unique member of insect society.

...And here I come!
I eagerly and confidently anticipate and pursue the opportunities, challenges, and goals that will fulfill and enrich my life and purpose in insect society.

Dirt eater!
I embrace and take pride in my role and function as a dirt eater, who plays a vital role in processing and recycling organic matter in the soil.

Exoskeleton polisher!
I recognize and value the importance of physical grooming and hygiene, particularly in maintaining the strength and durability of my exoskeleton.

I wanna build honeycombs!
I aspire to use my innate and learned skills to build and maintain intricate and efficient honeycombs, which provide shelter, storage, and nutrition for my family and community.

The bug that ruins your picnic!
I acknowledge and take humor in the fact that some people might perceive me as a pest or a nuisance when I interact with them during their outdoor activities.

A fly on the wall!
I appreciate and utilize my heightened sensory abilities and agility to observe, listen, and learn from the interactions and events within my insect society.

We've all got a job to do
It is a fundamental and shared principle in insect society that every individual has a specific and meaningful role, task, or function to fulfill, which contributes to the survival and success of the group as a whole.

And it's how we all survive
The collective and collaborative efforts of every individual in insect society are essential and indispensable for the survival, reproduction, and adaptation of the species.

By giving our lives to the hive...
The ultimate and noble goal of every individual in insect society is to use their skills, knowledge, and efforts to ensure the prosperity, continuity, and welfare of the hive, even if it means sacrificing one's own life.