Promised Land
VeggieTales Lyrics
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We didn't have a lot of fun in the sand
So saddle up your cow and fall behind us now
Cause we're going to the promised land
For years I've eaten nothing but manna
The dish that is filling but bland
But we're on our way, I'll have a cheese souffle
Well, in the promised land, it's gonna be so grand
We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand
It'll be so great oh, we can hardly wait
Cause we're going to the promised land
The dining was lousy with Moses
But we'll be feasting with Josh in command
I'd like a taco please with some pintos and cheese
Cause we're going to the promised land
In the promised land, it's gonna be so grand
We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand
It'll be so great oh, we can hardly wait
Cause we're going to the promised land
In the promised land, it's gonna be so grand
We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand
It'll be so great with waffles on my plate
Cause we're going to the promised land
Waffles sound so good right now
I can just see the feast
They saw it's flowing with milk and honey
They say it's flowing with milk and honey
It's flowing with milk and honey
Cause we're going to the promised land
In the promised land, it's gonna be so grand
We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand
It'll be so great oh, we can hardly wait
Cause we're going to the promised land
In the promised land, it's gonna be so grand
We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand
It'll be so great with waffles on my plate
Cause we're going to the promised land
The song "Promised Land" by VeggieTales is a fun and upbeat tune that portrays the Israelites' journey from the desert to the Promised Land. The lyrics make references to the book of Exodus in the Bible, specifically the Israelites' struggle with having little to no food in the desert and their eventual arrival in the bountiful land of Canaan.
The first stanza establishes the idea of how difficult life was in the desert, where they had a limited supply of food and water. It also sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is all about how amazing life will be in the Promised Land.
The second stanza mentions "manna," which refers to the bread-like substance that God provided to the Israelites every day in the desert. The singer is excited to finally have a change of menu and have "cheese souffle" instead. This feeling of anticipation is a common theme throughout the song.
The rest of the song talks about how incredible life will be in the Promised Land, where there will be an abundance of food (specifically, the singer mentions tacos, pintos and cheese, and waffles). The repetition of the phrase "It'll be so great oh, we can hardly wait" further emphasizes the eagerness and anticipation of the Israelites to finally arrive in the Promised Land.
Overall, the song is a fun and catchy way for children (and adults!) to learn about the story of Exodus and the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land.
Line by Line Meaning
We didn't have a lot of fun in the desert
The desert was a difficult and unenjoyable place for us.
We didn't have a lot of fun in the sand
The sand was also very unpleasant for us to traverse.
So saddle up your cow and fall behind us now
Get ready to go along with us on this journey.
Cause we're going to the promised land
We are headed to a much better place than where we are now.
For years I've eaten nothing but manna
I've been eating the same boring thing for a long time.
The dish that is filling but bland
The food was enough to fill us up, yet it lacked flavor.
But we're on our way, I'll have a cheese souffle
Things are looking up, and I'm about to enjoy a much better meal.
Well, in the promised land, it's gonna be so grand
The place we are heading to is going to be amazing.
We'll have our fill from the grill as much as we can stand
There will be plenty of delicious food for us to enjoy at our leisure.
It'll be so great oh, we can hardly wait
We are very excited about the prospect of reaching the promised land.
The dining was lousy with Moses
Moses wasn't the best at providing us with satisfying meals.
But we'll be feasting with Josh in command
Under Josh's leadership, we will have much more enjoyable meals.
I'd like a taco please with some pintos and cheese
I'm looking forward to enjoying a specific kind of food in the promised land.
Waffles sound so good right now
I am craving a specific food item right now.
I can just see the feast
I am visualizing the delicious meal that we will have at the promised land.
They saw it's flowing with milk and honey
They have heard that the promised land is a place of abundance and prosperity.
It's flowing with milk and honey
The promised land is said to have plenty of food and resources.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES, LINDSEY, VERGES
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