Veggie Time

It's time, our time, oh yeah
It’s time, go time

We’ve been growing them for millennia
Pretty convenient – getting nutrition from the ground
But it can be tough to get ‘em into you
Like when you’re out rushing around

Regardless, their place is undeniable
Dig around enough, you’ll unearth it
The benefits are real and reliable
More and more can attest that they’re worth it

The work to grow each seed and row
The time to know and savor the subtle flavors oh
For young and old made hot or cold red, green, and gold
They’re vegetables

Facing foodstuffs processed in factories
And designed to rewire appetites
They carefully blend the sugar, salt, or grease,
And offer us short-lived flavor delights

But now you’ve seen the shallow prize
The bubble’s gone – you’ve burst it
You can eat for more rewarding lives
You add vegetables – it’s worth it

Use them any way you like:
Steamed, cold, perhaps stir-fried
Alone or mixed in it’s alright

At any meal or snack
The best foods love us back
And show us what shared health attracts
Bet it’s worth it

Alright, let’s bring it down
I think you know what time it is
This is how we do it in my house

I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(It’s veggie time!)
I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(It’s veggie time!)
I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(It’s veggie time!)
I’d like some vegetables
(You know it’s always veggie time!)
Nice

I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(What, now?)
I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(I can dig it)
I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(They are good)
I’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(It’s veggie time!)
Nice

We’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(Word)
We’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(Alright)
We’d like some vegetables, more vegetables please
(Save some for me)
We’d like some vegetables
(you know it’s always veggie time!)
Nice!

Lyrics and music © Tyson Weems, 2009