Jay Mankita c 2005
When I was just a tiny little pup
Back in the day when I was growing up
I learned how to do a whole lot of stuff
Learning new things, I just couldn’t get enough
How to tie my shoes, how to button my shirt
How to cross the street so I wouldn't get hurt
I didn't know nothin' about healthy food
But now healthy food is my new attitude
We're singing this song ‘cause we want to be strong
Happy – yay! when we work and play
Healthy, natural, foods all day
I always pigged out on TV dinners,
Then I went on a diet trying to get thinner
I ate 10 portions, like there were 10 of me
Now I wouldn’t do that to my worst enemy
Greasy junk food, sugary stuff
Stuffing my face like I couldn’t get enough
I didn't know nothin' about healthy food
But now healthy food is my new attitude
I ate cake for breakfast, and ice cream for soup
Chocolate by itself was it’s own food group.
Brushed my teeth with soda, and flossed with candy.
I ate whatever junk food was handy
No oats or brown rice or whole grain bread
No fruits or veggies, I ate sugar instead.
I didn't know nothin' about healthy food
But now healthy food is my new attitude
So now, here I am, a grown-up man
I eat healthy food whenever I can
Tastes better than eating all of that junk
And I’m fast as a chipmunk, strong as a tree trunk
So I’m all grown up and now I’m takin’ my turn
I’m going to sing about everything I learn
I didn't know nothin' about healthy food
But now healthy food is my new attitude