VeggieTales - The Song of the Cebu Lyrics
Released: 24 Sep 2013
Lyrics
And now it's time for Silly Songs With Larry,
the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song.
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls
Larry the Cucumber presents, in a
sequential image, stereo-phonic,
multi-media event --- The Song Of The Cebu!
Cebu! This is a song about a boy,
a song about a little boy and his cebus,
a song about a little boy and his three cebus!
the little boy who had a sick cebu,
a sad cebu and a mute cebu - and also a hippo
Umm, umm, this is me at the airport,
this is my aunt Ruth,
this is me in a bull fight,
this is me fighting a bull ooooo,
this is me and the bull ahhhh
this is me and the bull and i think that's the bull's cousin,
he's a cebu.
Hold it! You call this a multi-media event?
This is a slide projector and, and a bed sheet!
And what on Earth is a cebu anyway?
it's kinda like a cow, see?
yes, well very good,
this could be interesting, c
arry on
Cebu! Sing it with me!
Cebu (cebu)
Boy is riding with cebu (boy with riding
the cebu) into town in his canoe (into
town in his canoe)
Sick cebu is rowing and sneezing
achu moo moo achu moo moo
achu moo moo ahcu moo moo
achu moo moo
(achu moo moo achu moo moo
achu moo moo ahcu moo moo
achu moo moo achoo moo moo moo moo)
hippo chewing on bamboo (people
chewing on bamboo) can't see boy and three cebu
(can't see boy and three cebu)
sad cebu is rowing and crying
ba hoo moo moo ba hoo moo moo
ba hoo moo moo ba hoo moo moo moo moo
(ba hoo moo moo ba hoo moo moo
ba hoo moo moo ba hoo moo moo
ba hoo moo moo moo moo)
cebu! (cebu!) cebu! (cebu!)
achu moo moo ba hoo moo moo ba hoo moo moo
ahcu moo moo achoo moo moo boo hoo moo moo cebu!
hippo seen by mute cebu (hippo seen by mute cebu)
tries to tell the other two (tires to tell the other two)
mute cebu is waving and grunting
uhmmm, uhmmm,
uhmmm, uhmmm, uhmmm
(uhmmm, uhmmm, uhmmm,
uhmmm, uhmmm, uhmmm, uhmmm)
*UH-OH*
Wait! What happens next?
(umm)
Does the hippo see them?
Is the poor mute cebu successful in communicating the eminent danger
to the other passengers?
Is the boy injurered?
Why is the sad cebu sad?
Is the canoe wood? Or aluminum?
This is quite dissapointing... I'm going to have to speak to Bob about this.
Oh look a cebu!
(cebu)
wait, thats a water buffalo
no more song about cebu
need another verse or two
audience is standing and leaving
bye bye moo moo bye bye moo
bye bye moo moo moo moo
i want my money back
yeah, that'd be good
Video
VeggieTales: Song of the Cebu | Silly Songs with Larry
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Song of the Cebu," featured on the 2013 compilation album "And Now It's Time for Silly Songs with Larry (The Complete Collection / 20th Anniversary Edition)," is a quintessential example of VeggieTales' unique blend of humor and subtle life lessons, even within its most abstract presentations. While the song itself centers on a boy and his three cebus—one sick, one sad, and one mute—accompanied by a hippo, its true brilliance lies not in a straightforward narrative, but in its commentary on storytelling and communication. The initial introduction of a "multi-media event" devolving into a simple slide projector and bedsheet immediately sets a humorous tone, mirroring how our grand intentions can sometimes fall short in execution. This self-aware meta-commentary reflects the Apostle Paul's encouragement in 1 Corinthians 14:40, "But everything should be done with all propriety and order," suggesting that while enthusiasm is vital, thoughtful preparation and clarity are also key to effective communication, especially when sharing important truths.
The song’s core message emerges through its intentionally incomplete and confusing narrative. We have a sick cebu sneezing, a sad cebu crying, and a mute cebu grunting to warn of a hippo. Yet, the situation is left unresolved, prompting a disappointed observer to demand their money back. This lack of resolution, while comical, speaks volumes about the importance of clearly conveying a message, particularly one with spiritual significance. The inability of the mute cebu to effectively communicate the danger mirrors the challenge believers face in sharing the Gospel. As commanded in Matthew 28:19-20, we are called to "go and make disciples of all nations," a task that requires clear and compelling articulation of God's love and salvation. The song implicitly highlights the frustration that arises when important information is either poorly delivered or fails to connect with the audience, a sentiment echoed in Proverbs 15:23, which states, "A person finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!" The audience’s departure and request for their money back underscore the consequence of failing to deliver value and meaning. Ultimately, "The Song of the Cebu" serves as a lighthearted reminder that while creativity is valuable, clarity, purpose, and thoughtful communication are essential, especially when aiming to edify and inspire, much like the clear and direct teachings found throughout Scripture.