VeggieTales - Water Buffalo Song Lyrics
Lyrics
And now it is time for Silly Songs With Larry, the part of the show
where Larry comes out and sings a Silly Song so without further adieu, silly songs
with larry
Larry:
The water buffalo song
Ev'rybody's got a water buffalo
Yours is fast but mine is slow
Where do we get them I don't know but Ev'rybody's got a
Water buffallo-oooooooooooooooooooo
I took my buffallo to the store
Got his head stuck in the door
Threw some lima beans on the floor oh ev'rybody's got a......
Archibald:
Stop! Stop! Stop it, what do you think you're doing?
you can't say every body'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 buffalo?'
'Why don't I have a water buffalo?'
Are you prepared to deal with that
I don't think so!
So stop being so SILLY!
Narrarator:
Tune in next time to hear Larry sing:
Larry:
Ev'rybody's got a baby kangaroo
Yours is pink but mine is blue
Hers was small but....
Archibald:
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
Video
VeggieTales: The Water Buffalo Song | Silly Songs with Larry
Meaning & Inspiration
"The Water Buffalo Song" from VeggieTales, released as part of the 2013 collection "And Now It's Time for Silly Songs with Larry (The Complete Collection / 20th Anniversary Edition)," is a delightful, albeit brief, exploration of sharing and contentment, presented through Larry the Cucumber's signature comedic lens. While seemingly a lighthearted tune about a rather unconventional pet, the song cleverly touches upon deeper themes that resonate with biblical principles. The narrative begins with Larry’s assertion that "Everybody's got a water buffalo," a whimsical opening that immediately establishes a playful tone. However, it's Archibald Asparagus’s intervention that elevates the song from mere silliness to a teachable moment. Archibald’s exasperated plea, "You can't say everybody's got a water buffalo when everyone does NOT have a water buffalo?" highlights the importance of acknowledging individual circumstances and avoiding generalizations that might lead others to feel excluded or inadequate. This echoes the biblical call for sensitivity and consideration towards our neighbors. Proverbs 3:27, for instance, urges us, "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act," suggesting a proactive approach to ensuring fairness and avoiding the unintentional creation of envy or discontent. Larry's subsequent fantastical scenario of his water buffalo getting stuck in a door and being soothed by lima beans further underscores the absurdity of his initial premise, reinforcing Archibald’s point about the impracticality of universal ownership. The underlying message encourages us to be mindful of our words and their potential impact, recognizing that what might be true for one person or situation is not necessarily true for another. It’s a gentle reminder to cultivate empathy and to avoid making assumptions that could inadvertently cause others to feel less than. The song ultimately points to the wisdom of contentment, not in possessing the same things as everyone else, but in appreciating what we have and understanding that our individual experiences and possessions, or lack thereof, are unique. This aligns with the Apostle Paul's profound declaration in Philippians 4:11-12, where he states, "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." While "The Water Buffalo Song" is wrapped in VeggieTales' characteristic humor, its core message encourages a more thoughtful and compassionate approach to our interactions, urging us to consider the diverse realities of those around us and to find joy and peace in our own unique journeys.