OODLES OF DOODLES

Lyrics

[Intro] One, two, three—come on, girls! There’s always room for one more in our world! ⸻ [Verse 1 — Zuri] Zuri hears a knock and sounds the alarm— Even old friends get the full siren charm. She knows every face, but she’ll warn us the same, As if every visitor forgot their own name. She worries, she watches, she frets over all, But give her the babies—she’s gentle and calm. And when she slips between you to ask for her due, That’s Zuri-speak for, “Save some love for me, too.” [Zuri Motif — Soft Background Vocal] Love me, too… Save a little love for me, too… ⸻ [Chorus] We’ve got oodles and oodles and oodles of love, Wiggly tails and a little bit of fluff, Big personalities, muddy little paws— Life is better with doodles involved! Oodles of giggles, oodles of fun, Three wild hearts all beating as one, Wherever we wander, wherever we roam, The best adventures all start at home! ⸻ [Verse 2 — Relda Rae] Relda wakes running with a bounce and a spin, Full of piss and vinegar, ready to begin. She brings every toy to the rest of the crew, Then wonders why nobody plays like she’ll do. Every sound needs inspecting, each doorway explored; There’s always one mystery she can’t quite ignore. She patrols the whole kingdom with courage and pride, Keeping squirrels, leaves, and breezes outside. But touch her one time and her grand scheme begins— She rolls to her back, and somehow she wins. The great realm protector has one secret plea: “You’ve started already—now rub my belly!” [Relda Motif — Bright Call-and-Response] Let’s go see! (What could it be?) Let’s go see! ⸻ [Chorus] We’ve got oodles and oodles and oodles of love, Wiggly tails and a little bit of fluff, Big personalities, muddy little paws— Life is better with doodles involved! Oodles of giggles, oodles of fun, Three wild hearts all beating as one, Wherever we wander, wherever we roam, The best adventures all start at home! ⸻ [Verse 3 — Lucy] Four times she was chosen, then four times goodbye— For reasons no loving heart could justify. Sure, her bark finds a pitch that cuts straight through me, But that never explained those four goodbyes to me. Then one door stayed open and welcomed her in, And cherished each peculiar wonder within. Now she knows every corner, each chair and each room; There’s no place she loves like the home of her humans. And when little puppies go racing away, Aunt Goose helps corral them and joins in their play. She watches each baby wherever they roam— The Goose who once needed one finally found home. [Lucy Motif — Warm Background Vocal] You belong… You were ours all along… ⸻ [Chorus] We’ve got oodles and oodles and oodles of love, Wiggly tails and a little bit of fluff, Big personalities, muddy little paws— Life is better with doodles involved! Oodles of giggles, oodles of fun, Three wild hearts all beating as one, Wherever we wander, wherever we roam, The best adventures all start at home! ⸻ [Bridge] Some families happen, some families grow; Some find one another and somehow just know. A pack isn’t measured by blood or by breed— It’s who stays beside you and gives what you need. It’s choosing each other again and again, Through anxious alarms and adventures that end, Through belly-rub schemes and peculiar ways— Still seeing the love underneath every trait. Home isn’t only four walls and a view; It’s the ones who keep choosing—and keep choosing you. The best kind of family, wherever you roam, Is the one that says, “Stay. You belong. You are home.” ⸻ [Breakdown — Character Motifs] (Lead:) One for the mama— (Background:) Love me, too… (Lead:) One for adventure— (Background:) Let’s go see! (Lead:) One for belonging— (Background:) You belong… (All:) And all for the family we choose! ⸻ [Final Chorus] We’ve got oodles and oodles and oodles of love, Wiggly tails and a little bit of fluff, Big personalities, muddy little paws— Life is better with doodles involved! Oodles of giggles, oodles of fun, Three wild hearts all beating as one, Wherever we wander, wherever we roam, Everybody’s welcome at home! ⸻ [Final Chorus — Bigger, With Layered Motifs] We’ve got oodles and oodles and oodles of love, Wiggly tails and a little bit of fluff, Big personalities, muddy little paws— Life is better with doodles involved! (Background:) Love me, too… Let’s go see! You belong! (Lead:) Oodles of giggles, oodles of fun, Every wild heart can belong with someone, Wherever we wander, wherever we roam— All: Everybody’s welcome at home! ⸻ [Outro] Oodles of mischief, Oodles of cheer, Oodles of memories Year after year. Wherever we wander, We’re never alone— Oodles of Doodles… Everybody’s welcome at home! [Final Tags] Love me, too… Let’s go see! You belong!!