Animal Maniac, by Will Parker

Animal Maniac

by Will Parker

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1.	Animal Maniac 02:33	lyrics	buy track
Listen up, I'm at it again I got another rap for my animal friends Protecting their rep because they're misunderstood You know myths and misconceptions never did any good. Maniac! Back to the animals. Facts you lack about amphibians and mammals. Let me correct some misconceptions, if you can trust my myth-busting intentions. People may mention a poisonous snake You should say venomous, an easy mistake Most folks may think bats are blind But bats can see completely fine Earwigs don't live inside your ears Ostrich won't hide its head in fear Sheep and pigs are intelligent Just like elephants And owls ain't wise Big eyes are irrelevant I'm an animal maniac He's an animal brainiac X2 Listen you've been missing facts if you've been listening to myths If you've been misinformed I ask for you to take to task the bits of false information, spread across the nation, understand the animals and revel in creation Bulls don't charge the color red They're charging that fast movement instead And daddy long legs is not a venomous spider Its a fangless arachnid with not venom insider her There's not a bunch of water in a camel's hump That hump stores fat and that's enough Canines being color blind just ain't true Did you know that dogs can see blue? A mother bird won't abandon her baby Because of the scent left when touched by a kid, man or lady Turkeys don't drown in the rain And goldfish can store more than three seconds of memory in their brain I'm an animal maniac He's an animal brainiac X2 Now we're animal maniacs Now you're animal brainiacs X2 Now we're animal maniacs!
2.	I'm A Bear Now 03:50		buy track
3.	Amanda the Dancing Panda 03:07	lyrics	buy track
Amanda, dancing panda Amanda, the dancing panda! X2 Doesn't mind who stares Doesn't care who's gawking Dancing everywhere While the world is watching The other animals, hiding in their shells Behind their floppy ears Too shy to jump or yell Staring at Amanda in wonder and awe The only dancing panda that they ever saw Amanda, dancing panda Amanda, the dancing panda! X2 And Amanda stands on the hill Grooving through the bamboo Never staying still She shouts to the animals who are too shy to move, "You can dance if you want to. With dancing, you can't lose!" Amanda, dancing panda Amanda, the dancing panda! X2 Suddenly the animals, one by one Come out from hiding into the sun Amanda inviting them to have a ball Come on all you animals, let's dance till we drop! Amanda Panda, man you understand ya If you can dance and ya a man or a woman or an animal Moves so hot, they're flammable Spontaneous combustion Man, you just can't handle 'em Amanda, dancing panda Amanda, the dancing panda! X4
4.	Hip-Hop Bunny Hop 02:18	lyrics	buy track
It's a habit of a rabbit to hop, never stopping Funny how fun it is for bunnies to keep jumping Never sleeping, ever eating carrots It's apparent that their energy perpetually causes hares to be carefree Do you dare me to pop up and not stop all my hopping till I drop Such a top way to be mocking rabbit habits, back at it again The facts are my friends are hopping for hours on end Hip-Hop Bunny Hop X4 Celery and broccoli Carrots, man I wanna be Eating those edible vegetables That give 'em incredible, impeccable, flexible skills They're hopping and you'll often be getting your fill of veggies We will not stop hopping often until forever ends So that's never, ya feels? Hip-Hop Bunny Hop X4 Right hop, left hop How fast can your bunny ears flop? Front hop, back hop Flop those bunny ears till they drop Hip-Hop Bunny Hop X4 Right hop, left hop How fast can your bunny ears flop? Front hop, back hop Flop those bunny ears till they drop Hip-Hop Bunny Hop!
5.	Moosic 03:05		buy track
6.	The Insect Song 02:43	lyrics	buy track
Gary, the grasshopper, loves to hop around First getting down, down low to the ground Then springing back up into the air Hopping, hopping all day long Hopping everywhere! Brittany, the butterfly, loves to fly all day Flapping her pretty wings, flying her own way Zooming, soaring, floating through the air Flying, flying all day long Flying everywhere! Freddy, the firefly, loves to brightly glow Lighting up the night sky everywhere he goes Brilliant, radiant, a tiny yellow flare Glowing, glowing all night long Glowing everywhere!
7.	Ow Ow Owl 02:27	lyrics	buy track
Ow Ow Owl X2 "Ow!" yelled the owl, when he flew into a tree "Ow!" yelled the owl, when he fell into some leaves "Ow!" yelled the owl, when he tried to fly again "Ow!" yelled the owl. Ow ow owl, watch out friend! Ow Ow Owl X2 Tends to get hurt, falling in the dirt, Hitting every branch on the way down Owl tries to fly and soar, but he get hurt some more Tumbling to the ground! Ow Ow Owl X2 What does owl crash, when he tries to fly? He's got feathers and wings; I've got to wonder why He doesn't use them, just falls straight out of the tree What's the deal with this weird owl mystery Who? Who? Who? Who? Who could this owl be? Ow Ow Owl X2 I watched the owl wiggling in the dirt I carefully approached to see if he was hurt Suddenly, the owl popped off its head! I was about to freak out, but then a mouse crawled out instead "Clever disguise, young mouse! A cunning way to avoid your predator--well done!" Ow Ow Owl X4
8.	We're the Only Wooly Mammoths Left 03:50	lyrics	buy track
Verses 1 & 2 WILL: I haven’t seen anyone like you and me SAM: It’s been awhile since I’ve known anyone like us WILL: I guess we’re on our own. WILL: Where did they all go? SAM: Was it a meteor, earthquake? WILL: Maybe too much snow? SAM: Where could they be? WILL: Here one day, gone the next SAM: It’s a mystery! Chorus BOTH: We’re the only wooly mammoths left. (x2) Verse 3 WILL: I wish we could find another mammoth or two Don’t get me wrong; I like being friends with you. It would just be nice to play uno with three, so you can’t skip me then make me draw twice Chorus BOTH: We’re the only wooly mammoths left. (x2) Verse 4 SAM: You and I must continue on. WILL: It’s us against the elements. We won’t last that long. SAM: Maybe we should check the field by the lake Haven’t looked there yet… WILL: Hey, what’s this trail of cake? SAM: Suprise! Verse 5 WILL: Oh, look! Wowee! A surprise birthday party--just for me. How’d you know I wanted it at the skating rink? Boy, I’m sure glad all our friends aren’t extinct. Chorus BOTH: We’re not the only wooly mammoths left (x2) Verse 6, 7 & 8 WILL: Blowing out the candles on my cake SAM: Holy mammoth, this birthday has been great WILL: And look! Fireworks all around! SAM: Or are those meteors hurdling toward the ground? BOTH: We’re gonna survive the apocalypse somehow! SAM: Oh, no! The meteors are plummeting faster! WILL: This birthday party has been a natural disaster! BOTH: RUN! AHHHHHH! WATCH OUT! RUN FASTER! SAM: Oh, phew. We’re still alive. WILL: Glad we’re safe. Mammoth high five! SAM: Hey, where did everyone else go? WILL: Oh, man. I guess we’re still alone. Chorus Both: We’re the only wooly mammoths left (x5)
9.	Raised by Penguins 03:28	info	buy track
10.	Why Am I Not A Monkey? 02:52	lyrics	buy track
Why Am I Not a Monkey? Strolling through the jungle, tall trees all around I see a shape, figure swinging on the vines In the canopy, making screeching sounds Oh how I wish I could suddenly be A baboon, orangutang or any monkey! Why am I not a monkey? x2 I see the animals, roaming through the brush Could be a hippo, a camel or maybe just A moose, a donkey or an armadillo Oh how I want to be like a lemur or gorilla Why am I not a monkey? x4 If I had a tail, I’d swing through trees all day If I were a monkey, it wouldn’t socially awkward when I say Ooo ee oo ee oo ahh ahh Why am I not a monkey? x6
11.	Pony Sounds 03:28		buy track
12.	So Long Everybody 02:58		buy track
13.	Bison (Bonus Track) 02:51	lyrics	buy track
There comes a point in everyone’s life When it’s finally time to leave home My time has come, it’s time to go To wander away from where my family roams My father said, Bye, Son Be a good buffalo Be kind to everyone Everyone’s go trouble you know I’m just another bison, a brother to my bros The eldest of the three Barton buffalos Farewell, Dad and Mom. So long, Ben and Barry I’m leaving now with a song since leaving can be scary My mother said, Bye, Son We’ll see you soon Have a great year You’ll be back here in early June I’m off to Bison school to get my buffalo degree In Buffalo, New York. It’s tough to go and leave my family But I’ll learn lots of things that I can bring back to my herd As I leave, I’ll remember these encouraging words My parents said Bye, Son Be a good buffalo Be kind to everyone Everyone’s got trouble you know My brother said Bye, Bill Can’t wait to take your room I’ve been waiting for this moment since 1992 Everyone said Bye, Son We’ll miss you but we’ll call And when you come back, it’s be like you were never gone at all

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Will Parker and Sam Fuller unite to bring you an experience that's sure to have you singing, dancing and mooing. Their mission is to help kids (ages 1-100) discover the self-love and confidence they need to unlock their innately creative selves. Sometimes this mission starts with a song. This album was made with love, joy and a redeeming sense of the absurd. Thanks for listening!

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released June 1, 2017

All songs written by Will Parker
Recorded and produced by Sam Fuller

Animal Maniacs include:
Will Parker - Lead vocals, harmonica
Sam Fuller - Vocals, guitar, ukulele, bass, percussion
Michelle Benton - Vocals on tracks 3, 5, 7
Pony Song Kids - Liam, Sophia and Piper
Special thanks to the Crawfish Boil Choir for gang vocals

Album art by Jessica Tilton Zertuche

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Will Parker San Antonio

Will Parker is a musician for kids "ages 1 to 100." During Will's whimsical and interactive shows, he plays guitar and harmonica and sings songs that open us up to the world of imagination while simultaneously validating the human experience. A fan favorite at each of Will's show is an improvised song based on topic suggestions from the audience. ... more

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