VeggieTales - The Water Buffalo Song Lyrics
Released: 24 Sep 2013
Lyrics
Narrator:
And now it's time for Silly Songs with Larry,
the part of the show where Larry comes out and sings a silly song.
Larry:
The Water Buffalo Song.
Everybody's got a water buffalo.
Yours is fast but mine is slow.
Oh, where'd we get them, I don't know
but everybody's got a water buffalo-
oooooooooo.
I took my buffalo to the store,
got his head stuck in the door.
Spilled some lima beans on the floor.
Oh, everybody's got a ...
Archibald:
Stop it! Stop right this
instant! What do you think you're doing?
You can't say everyone's got a water
buffalo when everyone does not have a
water buffalo! We're going to get nasty
letters saying,"Where's my water bufalo?"
"Why don't I have a water buffalo?"
And are you prepared to deal with that?
I don't think so! Just stop being so silly!
Narrator:
This has been Silly Songs
with Larry. Tune in next time to hear Larry sing ...
Larry:
Everybody's got a baby kangaroo,
yours is pink but mine is blue. Hers was
small but ...
Archibald:
Ahhhhhh ...
Video
VeggieTales: The Water Buffalo Song | Silly Songs with Larry
Meaning & Inspiration
Released as part of the comprehensive *And Now It's Time for Silly Songs with Larry (The Complete Collection / 20th Anniversary Edition)* on September 24, 2013, "The Water Buffalo Song" by VeggieTales, while seemingly a whimsical and nonsensical tune, actually offers a gentle, yet profound, lesson on the dangers of making broad, untrue statements and the importance of considering the feelings of others. The song begins with Larry the Cucumber's simple, repetitive assertion that "everybody's got a water buffalo," a catchy yet ultimately flawed premise. This sets the stage for the inevitable correction by Archibald Asparagus, who keenly points out the absurdity and potential harm of such a universal claim. Archibald's exasperation, "You can't say everyone's got a water buffalo when everyone does not have a water buffalo!", directly addresses the disconnect between Larry's imagined reality and the actual circumstances of his audience. He highlights the anxiety and confusion that can arise when we present an inaccurate picture as fact, anticipating the "nasty letters" and complaints from those who don't share the supposed common experience.
This interaction serves as a powerful, albeit humorous, illustration of biblical principles. The Bible frequently warns against falsehoods and the consequences of speaking carelessly. Proverbs 10:19 states, "When words abound, sin is not far off, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent." Larry's unchecked song is a prime example of words abounding without restraint, leading to potential disquiet. Furthermore, the concept of empathy, central to Christian living, is implicitly championed by Archibald's concern. He understands that Larry's statement, though lighthearted, could alienate or disappoint those who don't possess a water buffalo. This mirrors the biblical call to "love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:31), suggesting a responsibility to consider how our words and actions impact those around us. While "The Water Buffalo Song" doesn't explicitly quote Scripture, its underlying message resonates with the wisdom found in verses like 1 Corinthians 10:24, which encourages us to "Let no one seek his own good, but that of the other person." Larry's playful exaggeration, corrected by Archibald's practical concern, ultimately teaches that even in jest, truth and consideration for others are paramount, reflecting a foundational Christian ethic of responsible communication and communal care. The brief reprise at the end, hinting at a similar potential misstatement about baby kangaroos, reinforces the ongoing need for carefulness in our speech.