Cartoons
Chris Rice
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[Chorus: x2] I was thinkin' the other day, "What if cartoons got saved? They'd start singing praise In a whole new way..." Fred and Wilma Flintstone Sing "Yabba-dabba-do-jah" Scooby-doo and Shaggy: "Scooby-dooby-doo-jah" And the Jetsons' dog named Astro: "Rough-ray-roo-jah" [Chorus] Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: "Cowabunga-loo-jah, Dude!" Then there's, "Kermit the Frog here, singing, High-ho-le-loo-jah" And that little bald guy, Elmer Fudd: "How-ay-woo-jah" [Chorus] Oh that big old moose and his friend Rocky, "Bullwinkle-loo-jah" And our favourite bear named Yogi, "Hey, Boo-boo-boo-loo-jah" Then there's all those little blue guys And they'd sing, "Hah-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-lay-loo-jah" How about Beavis and that other guy? "Nah!" Now, there's a point to this looney-tune I'm not an Anamaniac But there's a lot of praisin' to do And cartoons weren't made for that It's our God So, let's sing hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Yabba-dabba-do-jah! Scooby-dooby-do-jah! Rough-ray-roo-jah!
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Written by: Christopher M. Rice
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Cartoons" is a Contemporary Christian/Pop song by Chris Rice.
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Album InformationThe song "Cartoons" is a part of the album "Past the Edges," which was released in 1998.
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Billboard AchievementsIn 1998, "Cartoons" topped the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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Controversial ReactionsDespite its popularity, the song received mixed reactions, with some people finding it a refreshing approach to spreading the message of Christian faith, while others saw it as irreverent.
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Melody DetailsThe song applies the popular mainstream music formula to the Christian genre, with an upbeat tune and catchy melody.
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Parody Elements“Cartoons” is a humorous parody that imagines classic cartoon characters praising God.
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Award-winning SongwriterChris Rice, the man behind "Cartoons," is a multiple award-winning songwriter who is known for his heartfelt, emotive songs alongside witty, humorous ones like "Cartoons."
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InspirationIn several interviews, Chris Rice mentioned that the song was inspired by his memories of watching Saturday morning cartoons as a child.
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Significant ImpactDespite the mixed reactions, “Cartoons” made a significant impact on Christian music, inspiring other artists to experiment with humor and pop elements in their songs.
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Limited Radio PlayChris Rice requested to limit the release of the song on the radio as he feared the song would detract from his main message and body of work.
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Ironic SuccessDespite receiving minimal radio promotion at Rice's request, the song still managed to gain considerable popularity and commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cartoons," released in 1998, mirrored the song’s humor and irreverence by featuring a variety of cartoon characters.
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Songwriting StyleWhile the subject matter of the song is light, it continues Chris Rice's songwriting tradition of creative storytelling, clever lyrics, and fresh musical perspectives.
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Making Christianity AccessibleOne of the song’s objectives was to make Christianity and religious themes more accessible to a younger audience.
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Signature SongBecause of its unconventional style and the debate it stirred within the Christian music community, "Cartoons" is often considered to be Chris Rice's signature song.
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