Bikini Bottom Day

Template:Song "Bikini Bottom Day" is a song written by Jonathan Coulton, which serves as the opening number for the SpongeBob SquarePants musical.

Lyrics

SoundtrackBroadwayTV specialChicago version

<poem>

[SPONGEBOB, spoken] Ahh, good morning, world! And all who inhabit it! (sung) Jump out of bed Mix up a breakfast for my favorite pet snail

[GARY] Meow!

[SPONGEBOB] Full steam ahead The S.S. I Am Ready is about to set sail This kind of day Couldn't get much better, but it keeps on trying I'm on my way Somewhere, there's a Krabby Patty that needs frying And who's the lucky sponge in the mirror who is living his dream? Who's always extra careful with his dental hygiene? Gary, it's me Happy just to be here in the world renowned Bikini Bottom, how I love this town Bikini Bottom, when the sun shines down On a beautiful Bikini Bottom day (spoken) Good morning, Patrick!

[PATRICK, spoken] Uh, is it morning already?

[SPONGEBOB, spoken] It sure is! And I'm singing an opening number!

[PATRICK, spoken] Ooh! Ooh! I want a verse! (sung) I missed a snack This busy schedule makes it hard to be me To stay on track Now I'll have to eat it while I'm watching TV There might not be time for a nap, but I'll do what I can They're showing all the episodes of--

[BOTH] Mermaid Man!

[PATRICK] Oh, every single one! I'm spending all day underneath my favorite rock

[SPONGEBOB] Bikini Bottom

[PATRICK] Now, what rhymes with rock?

[SPONGEBOB] Bikini Bottom

[PATRICK] Nothing rhymes with rock!

[SPONGEBOB & PATRICK] It's a typical Bikini Bottom day

[SQUIDWARD, spoken] Would you two please keep it down?

[SPONGEBOB & PATRICK, spoken] Good morning, Squidward!

[SQUIDWARD, spoken] Another day, another migraine (sung) When I want some quiet, there's nowhere to go A sensitive artiste can't get a moment's peace With these two idiots in stereo They never go away Typical Bikini Bottom day

[NARRATOR, spoken] We now follow SpongeBob past the Treedome, home to Sandy Cheeks the squirrel, hard at work on her latest invention

[An explosion is heard.]

[SANDY] Boy, howdy! That was close! It's just a little smoke, a minor setback A few more hours at most And I'll be done with this here brand new jetpack And then this Texas squirrel, this country girl Will spread her wings and fly Her bushy tail a comet's trail Clear across the sky

[SANDY & COMPANY] Above the town and looking down On a typical Bikini Bottom day!

[SPONGEBOB, spoken] Bye, Sandy! I'm off to work at the Krusty Krab!

[NARRATOR, spoken] Ah, yes. Bikini Bottom's most popular dining establishment. Home to the Krabby Patty, owned and operated by Mr. Eugene Krabs. And across town, the least popular restaurant, the Chum Bucket, run by Sheldon J. Plankton. Two arch nemeses locked in a fast food cold war...

[KRABS] Winds from the west Everywhere you look, the skies are clear and sunny Good weather's best When you're in the mood to make a ton of money! Ah-ga-ga-ga-ga-ga!

[PLANKTON] Hahaha! Laugh while you can Until the day you laugh no more, forever

[KAREN] Forever

[PLANKTON] I've got a plan And I went to college, so you know it's clever

[KRABS] They say that money doesn't matter if you love your work Ha! Who would say that? Probably some penniless jerk

[PLANKTON] Soon the day will come, when they'll all love chum It's just a matter of time

[KRABS, KAREN] Bikini Bottom

[PLANKTON] 'Till I get them in line

[KRABS, KAREN] Bikini Bottom

[PLANKTON] And this town is all mine!

[KRABS, PLANKTON & KAREN] Just a typical Bikini Bottom day!

[SPONGEBOB, spoken] SpongeBob reporting for duty at the greatest restaurant in the entire ocean! Where's Mr. Krabs?

[SQUIDWARD, spoken] It's Take Your Kid to Work Day.

[KRABS, spoken] Just think, Pearl, me darling daughter. One day this will all be yours. Soon as you graduate high school, I'll start you as manager!

[PEARL, spoken] But I have my own dreams, Daddy!

[SPONGEBOB, spoken] Um, Mr. Krabs, if she doesn't want to be manager, I know someone who'd be great for the job!

[KRABS, spoken] You? My boy, you're just a wee simple sponge. A fry cook's all you'll ever be.

[SPONGEBOB] Why can't he see? I wore my good shoes and I've got my tie on Maybe it's me Am I just a simple sponge you can't rely on? Come on, Mr. Krabs, I could do it if you give me one chance Then everyone would say, "Good morning, Mr. SquarePants!" I would never rest Until I was the best!

[KRABS, spoken] SpongeBob, get in the kitchen! It's opening time!

[ALL] In the world renowned, Bikini Bottom Our own hometown, Bikini Bottom And the sun shines down The sun shines down The sun shines down The sun shines down

[COMPANY] It's a typical

[SPONGEBOB] Incredible!

[COMPANY] A regular

[SPONGEBOB] Exceptional!

[COMPANY] An ordinary

[SPONGEBOB] Extraordinary!

[ALL] Bikini Bottom day!

</poem>

<poem> [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Ahh, good morning, world! And all who inhabit it! (sung) Jump out of bed Mix up a breakfast for my favorite pet snail [GARY] Meow [SPONGEBOB] Full steam ahead The S.S. I Am Ready is about to set sail This kind of day Couldn't get much better but it keeps on trying I'm on my way Somewhere there's a Krabby Patty that needs frying And who's the lucky sponge in the mirror who is living his dream? Who's always extra careful with his dental hygiene? Gary, it's me Happy just to be here in the world renowned Bikini Bottom, how I love this town Bikini Bottom, when the sun shines down On a beautiful Bikini Bottom day (spoken) Good morning, Patrick! [PATRICK, spoken] Uh, is it morning already? [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Yup! And I'm singing an opening number! [PATRICK, spoken] Oh! I want a verse! I want a verse! (sung) I missed a snack This busy schedule makes it hard to be me To stay on track Guess I'll have to eat it while I'm watching TV There might not be time for a nap but I'll do what I can They're showing all the episodes of-- [BOTH] Mermaid Man! [PATRICK] Oh, every single one! I'm spending all day underneath my favorite rock [SPONGEBOB] Bikini Bottom [PATRICK] Now, what rhymes with rock? [SPONGEBOB] Bikini Bottom [PATRICK] Nothing rhymes with rock! [SPONGEBOB & PATRICK] It's a typical Bikini Bottom day [SPONGEBOB, spoken] No, Patrick, it's a beautiful day. And a lot of things rhyme with rock. [PATRICK, spoken] I don't think so. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Sure. Clock, smock, electroshock... Pop n'lock! [SQUIDWARD, spoken] Would you two please keep it down? [SPONGEBOB & PATRICK, spoken] Good morning, Squidward! [SQUIDWARD, spoken] Another day, another migraine (sung) When I want some quiet, there's nowhere to go A sensitive artiste can't get a moment's peace With these two idiots in stereo They never go away Typical Bikini Bottom day [SPONGEBOB, spoken] It's a great day, Squidward. In fact, I'd say this could be the Best Day Ever! [SQUIDWARD, spoken] You say that every day. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] ...And it's always true! Bye, Patrick! I'll see you at work, Squidward. [SQUIDWARD, spoken] What have I done to deserve this? [NARRATOR, spoken] We now follow SpongeBob past the treedome; home to a creature seldom seen here on the ocean floor: a squirrel... from Texas. This is Sandy Cheeks, the scientist, hard at work on her latest invention. [An explosion is heard.] [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hiya, Sandy! [SANDY] Boy, howdy! That was close! It's just a little smoke, a minor setback A few more hours at most And I'll be done with this here brand new jetpack And then this Texas squirrel, this country girl Will spread her wings and fly Her bushy tail a comet's trail Clear across the sky [SANDY & COMPANY] Above the town and looking down On a typical Bikini Bottom day [Rumbling is heard.] [SANDY, spoken] What in chicken-fried tarnation was that? [SPONGEBOB, spoken] I don’t know... but I kinda liked it. [SANDY, spoken] Excuse me, SpongeBob. I’m gonna go power up the ol' seis-o-mograph. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Seis-o what? I'm off to work too, at the greatest restaurant there is! [NARRATOR, spoken] Ah yes, the Krusty Krab. Bikini Bottom's most popular dining establishment. Home to the Krabby Patty, owned and operated by Mr. Eugene Krabs. And across town, the least popular restaurant, the Chum Bucket, run by Sheldon J. Plankton. Two arch nemeses locked in a fast food cold war. [KRABS] Winds from the west Everywhere you look, the skies are clear and sunny Good weather's best When you're in the mood to make a ton of money! Agh-ag-ag-ag-ag-ag-ag-ag! [PLANKTON] Laugh while you can Until the day you laugh no more forever (forever) I've got a plan And I went to college, so you know it's clever [KAREN, spoken] With you, there's always another plan. [PLANKTON, spoken] Quiet, computer wife! This time, it'll work! I'll make everyone love my Chum Burgers through the power of hypnosis. It's almost too easy! Soon they'll all see; I may be small, but my genius is immense! [KAREN, spoken] Come on, Sheldon. It'd take forever to hypnotize the whole town. [PLANKTON, spoken] You used to enjoy my evil schemes… [KAREN, spoken] Well, what can I say? The magic's gone. [KRABS] They say that money doesn't matter if you love your work Ha! Who would say that? Probably some penniless jerk [PLANKTON] Soon the day will come When they'll all love chum It's just a matter of time [KRABS, KAREN] Bikini Bottom [PLANKTON] 'Till I get them in line [KRABS, KAREN] Bikini Bottom [PLANKTON] And this town is all mine! [KRABS, PLANKTON & KAREN] Just a typical Bikini Bottom day! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Good morning, Ms. Mayor! [MAYOR, spoken] Oh, pipe down, I'm governing here! And... tweet! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Good morning, Mrs. Puff! [MRS. PUFF, spoken] SpongeBob, please, I almost spilled my kelp-accino. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hiya, Larry the Lobster! [LARRY THE LOBSTER, spoken] Watch where you're going, puny dude! I'm getting these claws swole! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hi, Old Man Jenkins! ...Hellooo! [OLD MAN JENKINS, spoken] Get off my lawn! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hello, lawn! Hello, street! Greetings, Maestro! Hello, guy making all the sounds! [foley artist makes noises] Hello, sky! Hello, flowers! Hello, Bikini Bottom! [ALL] On my way! Hey! The pulse is pumping and the traffic's fin-to-fin! What a day! hey! Looks like the weather is the best it's ever been! [SPONGEBOB] We've got the best sun ever! [ALL] It's sunny weather! (It's sunny weather!) In the flow, whoa! Swim with the current 'til it carries you along! Here we go, whoa! Another busy day where nothing will go wrong! I will always vow and pledge allegiance to This town that I hold dear, for all are welcome here Bikini Bottom blue, yes, I'll stay true To the Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way [SPONGEBOB] It's the best day ever! [ALL] Ahh! Hey! Hey! In the world renowned (world renowned) Bikini Bottom, our own hometown (own hometown) Bikini Bottom, where the sun shines down (sun shines down) The sun shines down (sun shines down) Yeah, the sun shines down (sun shines down) The sun shines down! [COMPANY] It's a typical [SPONGEBOB] Incredible! [COMPANY] A regular [SPONGEBOB] Exceptional! [COMPANY] An ordinary [SPONGEBOB] Extraordinary! [ALL] Bikini Bottom... Hey! Bikini Bottom, Bikini Bottom day! </poem>

<poem> [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Ahh, good morning, world! And all who inhabit it! (sung) Jumped out of bed Mixed up a breakfast for my favorite pet snail [GARY] Meow [SPONGEBOB] Full steam ahead The S.S. I Am Ready is about to set sail This kind of day Couldn't get much better but it keeps on trying I'm on my way Somewhere there's a Krabby Patty that needs frying And who's the lucky sponge in the mirror who is living his dream? Who's always extra careful with his dental hygiene? Gary, it's me Happy just to be here in the world renowned Bikini Bottom, how I love this town Bikini Bottom, when the sun shines down On a beautiful Bikini Bottom day (spoken) Good morning, Patrick! [PATRICK, spoken] Uh, is it morning already? [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Yup! And I'm singing an opening number! [PATRICK, spoken] Oh! I want a verse! I want a verse! (sung) I missed a snack This busy schedule makes it hard to be me To stay on track Guess I'll have to eat it while I'm watching TV There might not be time for a nap but I'll do what I can They're showing all the episodes of-- [BOTH] Mermaid Man! [PATRICK] Oh, every single one! I'm spending all day underneath my favorite rock [SPONGEBOB] Bikini Bottom [PATRICK] Now, what rhymes with rock? [SPONGEBOB] Bikini Bottom [PATRICK] Nothing rhymes with rock! [SPONGEBOB & PATRICK] It's a typical Bikini Bottom day [SPONGEBOB, spoken] No, Patrick, it's a beautiful day. And a lot of things rhyme with rock. [PATRICK, spoken] I don't think so. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Sure. Clock, smock, electroshock... [PATRICK, spoken] Ooh! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Pop n'lock! [SQUIDWARD, spoken] Would you two please keep it down? [SPONGEBOB & PATRICK, spoken] Good morning, Squidward! [SQUIDWARD, spoken] Another day, another migraine (sung) When I want some quiet there's nowhere to go A sensitive artiste can't get a moment's peace With these two idiots in stereo They never go away Typical Bikini Bottom day [SPONGEBOB, spoken] It's a great day, Squidward. In fact, I'd say this could be the best day ever! [SQUIDWARD, spoken] You say that every day. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] And it's always true! Bye, Patrick! I'll see you at work, Squidward. [SQUIDWARD, spoken] What have I done to deserve this? [NARRATOR, spoken] We now follow SpongeBob past the treedome; home to a creature seldom seen here on the ocean floor: a squirrel from Texas. This is Sandy Cheeks, the scientist, hard at work on her latest invention. [An explosion is heard.] [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hiya, Sandy! [SANDY, spoken] Howdy, SpongeBob! (sung) Gee golly, that was close It's just a little smoke, a minor setback A few more hours at most And I'll be done with this here brand new jetpack And then this Texas squirrel, this country girl Will spread her wings and fly Her bushy tail a comet's trail Clear across the sky [SANDY & COMPANY] Above the town and looking down On a typical Bikini Bottom day [Rumbling is heard.] [SANDY, spoken] What in chicken-fried tarnation was that? [SPONGEBOB, spoken] I don't know. But I kinda liked it. [SANDY, spoken] 'Scuse me, SpongeBob. I’m gonna go power up the ol' seis-o-mograph. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] I’m off to work too, at the greatest restaurant there is! [NARRATOR, spoken] Ah yes, the Krusty Krab. Bikini Bottom's most popular dining establishment. Home to the Krabby Patty, owned and operated by Mr. Eugene Krabs. And across town, the least popular restaurant, the Chum Bucket, run by Sheldon J. Plankton. Two arch nemeses, locked in a fast food cold war. [KRABS] Winds from the west Everywhere you look the skies are clear and sunny Good weather's best When you're in the mood to make a ton of money [PLANKTON] Laugh while you can Until the day you laugh no more forever Forever I've got a plan And I went to college so you know it's clever [KAREN, spoken] With you, there's always another plan. [PLANKTON, spoken] Quiet, computer wife! This time, it'll work! I'll make everyone love my Chum Burgers through the power of hypnosis. It's almost too easy. Soon they'll all see; I may be small, but my genius is immense! [KAREN, spoken] Come on, Sheldon. It'd take forever to hypnotize this whole town. [PLANKTON, spoken] You used to enjoy my evil schemes… [KAREN, spoken] Well, what can I say? After twenty years of marriage, the magic's gone. [KRABS] They say that money doesn't matter If you love your work Ha! Who would say that? Probably some penniless jerk [PLANKTON] Soon the day will come When they all love chum It's just a matter of time [KRABS, KAREN] Bikini Bottom [PLANKTON] 'Til I get them in line [KRABS, KAREN] Bikini Bottom [PLANKTON] And this town is all mine! [KRABS, PLANKTON & KAREN] Just a typical Bikini Bottom day! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Good morning, Ms. Mayor! [MAYOR, spoken] Oh, pipe down, I'm governing here! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Good morning, Mrs. Puff! [MRS. PUFF, spoken] SpongeBob, please, I almost spilled my kelp-accino. [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hiya, Larry the Lobster! [LARRY THE LOBSTER, spoken] Watch where you’re going, puny dude! I’m getting these claws swole! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hi, Old Man Jenkins! Hellooo! [OLD MAN JENKINS, spoken] Get off my lawn! [SPONGEBOB, spoken] Hello, lawn! Hello, street! Greetings, Maestro! Hello, guy making all the sounds! [foley artist makes noises] Hello, everyone at home! Hello, sky! Hello, flowers! Hello, Bikini Bottom! [ALL] On my way! Hey! The pulse is pumping and the traffic's fin to fin! What a day, hey! Looks like the weather is the best it's ever been! [SPONGEBOB] We've got the best sun ever! [ALL] Sunny weather, sunny weather! In the flow, whoa! Swim with the current 'til it carries you along! Here we go, whoa! Another busy day where nothing will go wrong! I will always vow and pledge allegiance to This town that I hold dear, for all are welcome here Bikini Bottom blue, yes, I'll stay true To the Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way (Bikini Bottom Way) Bikini Bottom Way [SPONGEBOB] It's the best day ever! [ALL] Ahh! Hey! Hey! In the world renowned (world renowned) Bikini Bottom, our own hometown (own hometown) Bikini Bottom, where the sun shines down (sun shines down) The sun shines down (sun shines down) Yeah, the sun shines down (sun shines down) The sun shines down! [COMPANY] It's a typical [SPONGEBOB] Incredible [COMPANY] A regular [SPONGEBOB] Exceptional [COMPANY] An ordinary [SPONGEBOB] Extraordinary [ALL] Bikini Bottom... Hey! Bikini Bottom, Bikini Bottom day! </poem>

Reprise 2

The act one reprise is included as a bonus track on the vinyl release.

Finale

In the finale of the musical, the entire cast, led by SpongeBob, performs in the benefit concert that was previously canceled. Among the members include SpongeBob on ukulele, Sandy on acoustic guitar, Squidward on clarinet, Mr. Krabs on banjo, Patrick on trombone, Karen on glockenspiel, and many others.

Trivia

• When the show moved to Broadway, the finale's first few lines were changed to being sung by SpongeBob, Sandy, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and Pearl, and the lyrics were adjusted to avoid calling SpongeBob a "simple" sponge.
• In the televised version, the reprise that opens act two is cut.