Donuts For Benny
VeggieTales Lyrics
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Mr. Lunt: Well he's a mingy old pet
If you saw him I bet
You'd walk the other way
So sad and alone
With his hair overgrown
Like a stinky old toupe
And doggies need love
And doggies like
Those deep-fried treats that come from up above
Oh, donuts for Benny
Please give, I'm pleased to make him smile
Thank you ma'am
For trouble please
Won't you at least
Come for him awhile
Sir can you spare a donut for benny
Please help my doggy friend
Thank you kind sir
A funny dip
Would really help
Broken hearts a mend
His broken hearts amend
Will you look at this pup?
He's brightening up
He's looking not so weak
His outlook was grim
Till you gave pastries to him
Oh look he wants to speak
Oh doggies have feelings
And doggies need love
Thank you boy
And doggies like those deep-fried treats
That come from up above
Oh
Benny: Hold me around little baby
Around around around
It's time for round again baby
You're putting my feet on the ground
Around around around
I feel like a ship with it's oars to the joy
I really like Chips Ahoy!
Hold me around, little baby
Around around around
Mr. Lunt: Maybe you should hold out on anymore donuts
Townspeople: Doggies have feelings
And doggies need love
And doggies like
Those special treats that come from up above
Benny: Ohh
Hold me around, little baby
Around around around
It's time for round again, baby
You're putting my feet on the ground
Around around around
This has been helpful humanitarian songs with Mr. Lunt tune in next time to hear Mr. Lunt say:
Mr. Lunt: Don't give donuts to dogs!
The lyrics to VeggieTales' song Donuts For Benny tell the story of Benny, a lonely and neglected dog who desperately craves human attention and affection. Despite his unappealing appearance - described as hair like a "stinky old toupe" - Benny deserves love just like any other animal. The song encourages listeners to show kindness and empathy towards animals, no matter how unattractive or unlovable they may seem at first glance. The chorus of the song pleads with people to give Benny "donuts" - a stand-in for any small gesture of affection or care - in order to make him happy and alleviate his suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of Donuts For Benny are a testament to the power of kindness and empathy towards all living creatures, no matter how different or strange they may seem. By showing compassion towards lonely and neglected animals like Benny, we can not only make their lives better - we can also enrich our own lives and learn valuable lessons about the importance of empathy and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Well he's a mingy old pet
Benny is a scruffy, unattractive and miserly dog
If you saw him I bet
If you saw Benny, you would avoid him
You'd walk the other way
You would avoid Benny
So sad and alone
Benny is unhappy and has no one to share his life with
With his hair overgrown
Benny's hair is unkempt and needs grooming
Like a stinky old toupe
Benny's hair looks like a smelly and fake wig
But doggies have feelings
Dogs are sensitive and emotional creatures
And doggies need love
Dogs require affection, attention, and care
And doggies like
Dogs enjoy
Those deep-fried treats that come from up above
Dogs love donuts because they are delicious and come from heaven
Oh, donuts for Benny
Give Benny some donuts to cheer him up
Please give, I'm pleased to make him smile
Please donate some donuts to make Benny happy
Thank you ma'am
Expressing gratitude to a woman who donates some donuts for Benny
For trouble please
Asking for assistance in taking care of Benny's needs
Won't you at least
Please consider helping Benny in some way
Come for him awhile
Spend some time with Benny to show him some love and attention
Sir can you spare a donut for benny
Asking for a donation of a donut from a man to cheer up Benny
Please help my doggy friend
Asking for assistance in taking care of Benny's needs and happiness
Thank you kind sir
Expressing gratitude to a man who donates some donuts for Benny
A funny dip
A silly and enjoyable dance move that would make Benny happy
Would really help
The funny dip would improve Benny's mood and spirit
Broken hearts a mend
Benny's broken heart is mending by receiving love and attention
His outlook was grim
Benny was previously depressed and hopeless
Till you gave pastries to him
Benny's mood improved after receiving some donuts
Oh look he wants to speak
Benny is showing signs of happiness and gratitude
Benny: Hold me around little baby
Around around around
It's time for round again baby
You're putting my feet on the ground
Around around around
I feel like a ship with it's oars to the joy
I really like Chips Ahoy!
Hold me around, little baby
Around around around
Benny is expressing happiness and gratitude by dancing and singing with joy
Maybe you should hold out on anymore donuts
Mr. Lunt is suggesting that Benny has had enough donuts as too much of a good thing can be harmful
Doggies have feelings
Reemphasizing the idea that dogs are sensitive and emotional creatures
And doggies need love
Reemphasizing the idea that dogs require affection, attention, and care
And doggies like
Reemphasizing the idea that dogs enjoy
Those special treats that come from up above
Reemphasizing the idea that donuts are heavenly treats for dogs
Ohh
An expression of joy and happiness over Benny's improved condition
This has been helpful humanitarian songs with Mr. Lunt tune in next time to hear Mr. Lunt say:
Closing statement before the end of the song
Don't give donuts to dogs!
Mr. Lunt's final advice to not overfeed dogs with donuts
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kim
Helping others when they are down helps to make you feel better. It also makes the other person feel as though someone actually does care for them. You bring your inner spirit up by helping someone else in a bad situation.