VeggieTales - Belly Button Lyrics
Released: 24 Sep 2013
Lyrics
Baby I know your eyes see right through my disguise
And no one can deny
Baby that I'm the one whose love is no surprise
And he can't tell you no lie
But there's a secret I've been hidin'
I can't keep it no more
There's this thing about himself
He's never told you before
Baby!
He needs to tell you something
I don't got a belly button
(No belly button, no)
Oh, I need to tell you something
Can you figure it out
He don't got a belly button
Belly button no, oh no, no
Baby please don't squeal, just tell me how you feel
'Cause his love is for real
And if you went away, my heart would never heal
So to you he appeals
There's something missing in my middle
And it's hard to ignore
There's this thing about himself
He's never told you before
Baby!
He needs to tell you something
I don't got a belly button
(No belly button, no)
Oh, I need to tell you something
Can you figure it out
He don't got a belly button
Belly button no, oh no, no
Belly button, y'all
Uh, uh
Belly button, y'all
Uh, uh
You say your belly button's missing
There's no reason for alarm
It's a common thing for gourds
It won't do you any harm
You're technically a fruit
And with that much being said
Your umbilical equivocal
Is up there on your head
Belly button!
Homie
Uh, uh
Belly button!
Homie
Uh, uh
Check it out
You could opt for a prosthetic
But of course you'd have to know
It'd be covered by your shirt
But not your HMO
Belly button!
Homie
Uh, uh
Belly button
Homie
Uh, uh
A stylish something absent
From my midriff's decor
There's this thing about himself
He's never told you before, baby
He needs to tell you something
(He needs to tell you something)
I don't got a belly button
(Don't got a belly button)
(No belly button, no)
Oh, I need to tell you something
(Oh, Lord have mercy)
Can you figure it out
He don't got a belly button
(No belly button)
Belly button, no
No belly button, no
Oh, I need to tell you something
Video
VeggieTales: BellyButton - Silly Song
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of the 20th Anniversary Edition of “And Now It’s Time for Silly Songs with Larry” in 2013, “Belly Button” by VeggieTales offers a wonderfully unique perspective on self-acceptance and the often-unspoken truths we carry. The song’s narrative centers around a character who feels self-conscious about something missing – their belly button. Initially presented as a secret burden, the revelation that this "absence" is simply a natural characteristic for a gourd, specifically a fruit like a tomato (as the lyrics cheekily explain), transforms the perceived flaw into an interesting fact. This shift beautifully illustrates the idea that what we might perceive as a personal deficiency can, in reality, be an inherent part of our design.
The underlying message of “Belly Button” resonates deeply with biblical principles concerning identity and how we view ourselves in relation to our Creator. The song subtly encourages listeners to consider that their unique makeup, even the parts that seem unusual or incomplete by conventional standards, is part of a divine plan. This echoes the Psalmist’s declaration in Psalm 139:14, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." The revelation that the "missing" belly button is a natural part of a fruit’s biology, as explained in the song, can be seen as a metaphor for understanding our own creation. Just as a tomato doesn't need a belly button to be a complete and functional fruit, we, too, are complete in God’s eyes, regardless of perceived imperfections. The song’s gentle humor in suggesting a prosthetic belly button, only to be dismissed by the practical concern of HMO coverage, further underscores the idea that true acceptance comes not from superficial fixes but from understanding and embracing our inherent nature. This encourages a mature perspective, akin to what Paul advises in Romans 12:3, urging believers to think of themselves with "sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has assigned." The journey from secret shame to open acceptance, spurred by a simple, factual explanation, is a powerful reminder that God’s design for us is purposeful and good, and that embracing our unique construction, as a product of His creative hand, is where true peace is found.