VeggieTales - Endangered Love Lyrics
Released: 24 Sep 2013
Lyrics
Narrotor: AND NOW ITS TIME FOR SILLY SONGS WITH LARRY
THE PART OF THE SHOW WHERE LARRY COMES OUT AND SINGS A SILLY SONG
WE JOIN LARRY AS HE FOLLOWS THE TRAGIC SAGA OF BARABRA MANATEE
IN THE DAY TIME DRAMA ENDANGERED LOVE
Larry: Barbara Manatee (Manatee, Manatee)
you are the one for me (one for me, one for me)
sent from up above (up above, up above)
you are the one i love (i love, i love, i love)
Bill: "please dont cry Bar-ba-ra,
your a nice Manatee,
you've been so good to me
but i must go into the world and to noble things for the good of all
and you cant come because you dont speak Frrrench
au revoir"
Barbara: "but if you leave Bill
who will take me to the ball?
whoese gonna take me to the ball, Bill?
i have a new dress and shoes
a new manatee lipstick
who will take me to the ball?"
Larry: "i'll take you to the ball Barbara Manatee!"
Barbara: "please dont go"
Bill: "i must"
Barbara: "dont go!"
Bill: "i must!"
Barbara: "dont!!"
Bill: "must!!"
Barbara: "dont dont!!!!"
Bill: "must must!!!!"
Larry: Barbara Manatee (Manatee, Manatee)
you are the one for me (one for me, one for me)
sent from up above (a manatee from heaven)
you are the one i love
Barabra Manatee (Manatee, Manatee)
i'll be your mon amie (mon amie, mon amie)
i'll take you to the ball(to the ball, to the ball)
i hope your not to tall (you might have trouble dancing)
Barbara: "Bill, ive learned French"
Bill: "you have?"
Barbara: "mais, oui. je suis Manatee. See?"
Bill: "oui, oui mon amie
i always knew you could
i really hoped you would
now can we go into the world and do noble things for the good of all?"
Barbara: "yes, but first, will you take me to the ball?
oh, Bill, will you take me to the ball?"
Bill: "...i cant dance"
Barbara: "you cant!?"
Bill: "no"
Barbara: "i must go"
Bill: "please dont go"
Barbara: "i must"
Bill: "dont go!"
Barbara: "i must!"
Bill: "dont!!"
Barbara: "must!!"
Bill: "dont dont!!!!"
Barbara: "must must!!!!"
Larry: Barbara Mantee (Manatee, Manatee)
you are the one...
smash
Bob: "Larry...what are you doing?"
Larry: "just watchin' a little TV...Bob"
Bob: "well....maybe you should read a book"
Larry: "yah, ok"
Narrotor: THIS HAS BEEN SILLY SONGS WITH LARRY
TUNE IN NEXT TIME TO HEAR BILL SAY
Bill: "oh Bar-ba-ra, ive learned to dance"
Barbara: "oh, Bill"
Video
VeggieTales: Endangered Love (Barbara Manatee) - Silly Song
Meaning & Inspiration
"Endangered Love," featured on the 2013 album *And Now It's Time for Silly Songs with Larry (The Complete Collection / 20th Anniversary Edition)*, presents a lighthearted, yet surprisingly poignant, exploration of love and commitment within the whimsical world of VeggieTales. The narrative, framed as a daytime drama by the ever-enthusiastic Larry, follows the plight of Barbara Manatee, a character yearning for companionship and a partner to share life's special moments, like attending a ball. Initially, Barbara's aspirations are tied to Bill, who expresses a need to venture out for noble pursuits but believes Barbara cannot accompany him due to her inability to speak French. This situation mirrors, in a simplified, humorous way, the human tendency to set perceived limitations on our loved ones, often based on our own perspectives or external expectations, rather than on their inherent potential.
The core message of "Endangered Love" resonates with the biblical principle of seeing and valuing the person, not just their immediate utility or perceived shortcomings. When Barbara bravely learns French, demonstrating a willingness to adapt and grow, Bill reveals a different, underlying obstacle: his own inability to dance. This twist highlights how sometimes our own limitations or fears can be the true barriers to connection and shared experiences. It reminds us of passages like 1 Corinthians 10:13, which assures us that God will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear, and that He provides a way out. While Bill's reason is comical, it touches upon the truth that we can be so focused on external conditions that we overlook our own internal readiness for shared joy.
Larry's enthusiastic interjections as Barbara Manatee, declaring his devotion and willingness to be her companion, introduce another layer: the concept of a steadfast love that is willing to step in and offer support. His repeated affirmations, "you are the one for me," echo the deep affection and commitment found throughout Scripture. For instance, the Song of Solomon is a rich tapestry of passionate declarations of love and desire for one another. Larry’s willingness to take Barbara to the ball, even with a humorous observation about her height, speaks to a desire to participate in and facilitate the joy of another. This parallels the love God has for us, a love that desires to see us thrive and experience His blessings.
The resolution, or lack thereof in the moment, with Bill's confession of inability to dance and Barbara's subsequent departure, then Bill's later revelation that he has learned to dance, suggests the cyclical nature of misunderstandings and growth in relationships. It underscores the importance of communication and the transformative power of personal development. When Barbara returns, her newly acquired French skills are met with Bill's readiness to embrace her growth. This mirrors the grace and forgiveness we are called to extend to one another, as described in Ephesians 4:32: "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." The song, in its quirky VeggieTales fashion, ultimately encourages a perspective that looks beyond superficial barriers, embraces personal growth, and celebrates the enduring possibility of love when both partners are willing to adapt, communicate, and extend grace.