Video Nut

Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song to "get back" at my husband for all those videos he has taken over the years.

Song Description

This song "gets mad" at people who film you eating at family parties, especially the awkward moments you wish weren't on camera.

Song Length 2:50 Genre Folk - General, Unique - General
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Sociable, Jovial Subject Video, Comedy, Funny
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary Language English
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

My husband has a video cam.
He likes to hold it in his hand
And stick it up against his eye.
Then he becomes a SPY.
He?ll catch you when you?re unaware,
Scratch your nose or pick your hair.
And if you like it, if you don?t,
He will take you home!

CHORUS: Video-o-o-o-o, Video-o-o-o-o,
I?ve got my life on videotape
So you know where I?ve been and what I ate.
Video-o-o-o-o, Video-o-o-o-eee
Come on over to my house, and watch some home movies.
It?s guaranteed ?to put you to sleep!

Now one thing you don?t want to see
Is video that?s shot by me.
I?ll take your tummy for a ride
And turn the inside outside!
But if someday I get real good
I?ll send my flick to Hollywood
The audience will vote for mine
I?ll take home the grand prize CHORUS

BRIDGE: I?ll make you popcorn, fix you tea.
Give you a pillow and a blankie.
All you gotta do is say something nice.
I promise you won?t have to watch it twice.

Now all you friendly folks out there.
Scratch your nose and pick your hair.
Candid Camera?s comin? through,
Focused right on you.
I think you?re gonna be a star.
A face like yours will go real far.
So lick that spinach off your teeth.
Come on, c?mon sing with me! CHORUS

Humorous and engaging lyrics and melody. Put me in mind of an Arlo Guthrie type of song with good story that's very relatable, we've all been there. Nice melody and the song has a good strong structure and well performed.

great kids song...........

It was relevant in the age of the videocam. And it's even more relevant in the age of the smartphone (and the surveillance cameras). Poppy, punchy and clearly to the taste of the young audience.

Fun. I'm guessing this is the sweet voiced artist who I reviewed the pinto bean song from? I enjoyed the kids' choir. You're a fun, cheeky and recognisable writer. Great stuff and this is a fun hook. Take a listen to Truckstop Honeymoon - you'll appreciate the humour. This is cool!

i know this music. This composer is very far down the line in her pursuit of musical happiness and she just keeps going!

Very cool song, sounds a lot like Ms. Kate. I really like the lyrics and the children's voices. I think a lot of people can relate to this song, especially when we are trying to eat lol.

I love the concept of the song. Great lyric and vocal. Strong tune. The theatricality of the song is very engaging. Love the use of the kiddies voices and the applause at the end. Acoustic guitar and vocal suits the song really well. Very imaginative.

You silly girl (good kind of silly)... Cute. Loved the touch with the kids. Great hook. Unfortunately... Its not the kind of hook that goes viral, but if someone ever needs a song... about... Um... Well... I don't know if this one is ever getting placed... But heh, its cute as a kitten right?

What a load of fun. The song dates itself with "here we are in the 80's and 90's" but the truth is it's more appropriate today then any day.

unusual intro, funny, entertaining

Video o o o o ....Still singing it. I bet kids would love this .

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter

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