Song Description

The bashful ostrich overcomes his shyness

Lyrics

I'm the biggest bird around, you know I stand so high
But my wings are so little, there's no way I can fly
My neck's so long and my legs so strong, but one thing makes me sigh
Whenever I'm with the other birds, I'm really very shy


Now penguins really strut their stuff, and peacocks are so proud
But I just stick my head in the sand whenever I'm in a crowd
My friends all say it's just in my head, even if my head's underground
I need to free my beak if I wanna speak, and let out a joyful sound.

[chorus]
No more blushin', I'm through with hushin', now I'm gonna try
To stand up proud and shout out loud, that I'm no longer shy
I've had enough, gonna strut my stuff, 'cause I got somethin' to say
"No more sand, strike up the band--it's gonna be a brand new day!"


Now all you birds, just mark my words, if you've ever felt like me
Just keep on track, I've got your back, and let yourself go free
The time is now--doesn't matter how--just climb aboard and go
The stage is set, there's no regrets, so--on with the show!