VeggieTales - Bellybutton Lyrics
Lyrics
Mr. Lunt: Baby I know your eyes see right through my disguise
Boyz: (Larry, Jimmy, Junior): And no one can deny
Mr. Lunt: Baby that I'm the one whose love is no surprise
Boyz: And he can't tell you no lie
Mr. Lunt: But there's a secret I've been hidin' I can't keep it no more
Boyz: There's this thing about himself he's never told you before
Lunt: Baby!
Chorus:
Boyz: He needs to tell you something
Mr. Lunt: I don't got a bellybutton
Oh I need to tell you something
Boyz: Have you figure it out
He don't got a bellybutton
Boyz: Bellybutton no, oh no no
Mr. Lunt: Baby please don't squeal, just tell me how you feel
Boyz: 'Cause his love is for real
Mr. Lunt: And if you went away, my heart would never heal
Boyz: So to you he appeals
Mr. Lunt: There's something missing in my middle and it's hard to ignore
Boyz: There's this thing about himself he's never told you before
Lunt: Baby!
Chorus
Khalil: Bellybutton!
Boyz: Uh, uh
Khalil: Bellybutton!
Boyz: Uh, uh
Khalil: You say your bellybutton'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!
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
Khalil: Bellybutton!
Boyz: Uh, uh
Khalil: Bellybutton
Boyz: Uh, uh
Mr. Lunt: a stylish something absent from my midriff's d?cor
Boyz: There's this thing about himself he's never told you before
Lunt: Baby!
Boyz: He need to tell you something
Mr. Lunt: I don't got a belly button
Oh I need to tell you something
Boyz: Have you figure it out
He don't got a belly button
Boyz: Belly button no, oh no no
Lunt and Boyz: No belly button!
Video
VeggieTales: BellyButton - Silly Song
Meaning & Inspiration
VeggieTales' "Bellybutton," a Silly Song released on May 1, 2009, presents a lighthearted yet surprisingly profound exploration of identity and self-acceptance, framed through the unique predicament of Mr. Lunt. While the song is presented in the signature humorous style of VeggieTales, its underlying message resonates deeply with biblical principles concerning our creation and inherent worth. The narrative centers on Mr. Lunt's confession to his significant other that he lacks a bellybutton, a seemingly trivial detail that causes him great anxiety and fear of rejection. This mirrors the human tendency to fixate on perceived imperfections and hide aspects of ourselves that we believe make us undesirable.
The core of the song’s message can be powerfully illuminated by considering our identity in God. The lyrics, particularly Mr. Lunt's plea for his love not to "squeal" and to "tell me how you feel" because "his love is for real," highlight the desire for unconditional acceptance. This yearning is a reflection of our deep-seated need for God's unfailing love. The Bible consistently assures us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), designed by God Himself. Khalil's intervention, explaining that the lack of a bellybutton is common for gourds and that Mr. Lunt is "technically a fruit," serves as a gentle reminder that our perceived flaws do not diminish our fundamental design or value. This echoes the scripture that encourages us to remember that we are all creations of God, each with a unique purpose and design, regardless of outward appearances.
Furthermore, the song touches upon the idea of hiding a part of oneself, fearing what others might think. Mr. Lunt’s secret about his missing bellybutton is a metaphor for the shame or insecurity we might carry about aspects of our lives or personalities that we deem unacceptable. The Bible, however, teaches us to come boldly before God, acknowledging our weaknesses and trusting in His grace. Philippians 4:6-7 advises against anxiety and instead encourages us to present our requests to God with thanksgiving, promising that His peace will guard our hearts and minds. "Bellybutton" ultimately encourages listeners, whether children or adults, to embrace who they are, recognizing that true acceptance comes from a source that sees beyond superficial differences and loves us unconditionally, much like our Heavenly Father. The song, in its whimsical way, nudges us towards the freedom found in honesty and the assurance that our worth is not determined by our perceived imperfections.