So far The Backyardigans musical vocabulary ranges from 60s Garage Punk (Monster Detective) to Bossa Nova (Castaways) to Kenya Highlife (Mission to Mars) to Klezmer (Horsin' Around).
What's So Scary 'Bout That?
The Backyardigans Lyrics
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Have you heard the wind howl?
Uniqua:
Or a big door slam?
Tyrone:
Have you shared a midnight snack with the boogieman?
Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua:
Oooooh!
Tasha:
I hear what you're saying, but in spite of all that, I say, what’s so scary ‘bout that?
You see I’m not scared of nothing, not anything you do
Pablo:
How ‘bout a ghoulish scream?
Uniqua:
Or a ghostly boo?
Tasha:
So you think I’m scared of your spooky trap? I say, what’s so scary ‘bout thaaaaat?
Listen, are you scared of dark shadows that go bump in the night? Do you leave the door open?
Tyrone:
I’ve got two night lights!
Tasha:
Aww, well that’s okay, if you’re a scaredy cat...
Tyrone:
Hey!
Tasha:
I say, what’s so scary ‘bout that?
Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua:
Well, yes, we’re ghosts and you know it’s true,
That our plan all along was to try to scare you
'Cause we’re real spooky and scarin’s what we do! So that’s what’s scary ‘bout that!
Tasha:
What’s so scary?
Pablo, Tyrone, Uniqua:
That’s what’s scary!
All:
That’s so scary ‘bout that!
The Backyardigans's song "What's So Scary 'Bout That?" is a playful back-and-forth between Tasha and the other characters, who are trying to scare her with various spooky sounds and images. Tasha, however, is not easily scared, and questions what is really so scary about these things. She even jokingly calls the other characters "scaredy cats," highlighting her fearlessness.
Throughout the song, there is a contrast between the spooky imagery and the light-hearted melody, which creates a sense of fun and playfulness. The playful tone of the song aligns with The Backyardigans's overall mission to teach kids how to be creative, imaginative, and adventurous. The song encourages children to face their fears and approach the world with a sense of curiosity and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you heard the wind howl?
Have you ever been outside when the wind blows really hard?
Or a big door slam?
Have you heard a loud noise that sounds like a door shutting?
Have you shared a midnight snack with the boogieman?
Have you ever eaten food late at night with a scary creature called the boogieman?
Oooooh!
A sound of fright or excitement.
I hear what you're saying, but in spite of all that, I say, what's so scary 'bout that?
I understand what you're trying to tell me, but I don't think it's that scary.
You see I'm not scared of nothing, not anything you do
I'm not afraid of anything, no matter what you try to scare me with.
How 'bout a ghoulish scream?
What if you heard a scary, ghostly scream?
Or a ghostly boo?
What if you heard a loud, spooky sound like a ghost would make?
So you think I'm scared of your spooky trap? I say, what's so scary 'bout thaaaaat?
You believe I'm afraid of the trap you set, but I don't think it's that scary.
Listen, are you scared of dark shadows that go bump in the night? Do you leave the door open?
Are you afraid of seeing dark shapes that move suddenly at night? Do you keep your door unlocked?
I've got two night lights!
I have two small lights on at night to help me see better.
Aww, well that's okay, if you're a scaredy cat...
It's fine if you're scared of things.
Hey!
A sound of offense or disapproval.
I say, what's so scary 'bout that?
I still don't think it's scary.
Well, yes, we're ghosts and you know it's true, That our plan all along was to try to scare you 'Cause we're real spooky and scarin's what we do! So that's what's scary 'bout that!
We're ghosts and our goal was always to scare you because that's what we enjoy doing! That's what's actually scary.
That's what's scary!
That's actually scary.
What's so scary?
What makes something scary?
That's what's scary!
That's what's really scary.
That's so scary 'bout that!
That's the thing that's actually scary.
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mario
on The Backyardigans Theme Song
I like it so can you make the lyrics of the backyardigans ending song also known as the snacktime song and write the description of the song's meaning ?