Ripped Pants (song)

This is the page about the song from the episode of the same name. For other uses, see Ripped Pants (disambiguation).

"Ripped Pants" is a song featured in the episode of the same name. It is sung by SpongeBob, Loser 1, Loser 2, and Loser 3. The song was written by Peter Straus and writer Paul Tibbitt. Straus provides the singing voice of SpongeBob after the first verse. It follows SpongeBob and his 'band' singing a song about how ripping their pants had a negative effect on their lives. The song also served as SpongeBob's apology to everyone in Goo Lagoon for pretending to drown.

Composition

This song was released in the key of C major with 110 beats per minute.

Lyrics

SpongeBob: I thought that I had everybody on my side

But I went and blew it all sky high;

And now, she won't even spare a passing glance

All just because I [rips underwear] ripped my pants!

Loser 1, Loser 2, and Loser 3: When Big Larry came 'round just to put him down

SpongeBob turned into a clown

And no girl ever wants to dance

With a fool who went and [rips pants] ripped his pants!

SpongeBob: I know I shouldn't mope around; I shouldn't curse

But the pain feels so much worse

Cause windin' up with no one is a lot less fun

Than a burn from the sun

Loser 1 and Loser 2: ...Or sand in your buns!

SpongeBob: Now I learned a lesson I won't soon forget

So listen, and you won't regret

"Be true to yourself; don't miss your chance

And you won't end up like the...

Everyone: ...fool who ripped his pants!"

Trivia

File:SpongeBob (Italian) - Ripped Pants

The Italian version of Ripped Pants.

• In some overseas airings of "Ripped Pants" including Italy, the episode would end just when the concert was just beginning. This causes most of this song to be skipped, with only the first verse being heard.
• In certain dubs of this song, SpongeBob performs using his normal voice.
• This song is similar to the 1963 song "Be True to Your School" by The Beach Boys.
• This is the first original song in the show.
• This is the first song in the show sung by a character.
• This is the first song where SpongeBob sings with a completely different voice than his normal one.
  • Peter Straus provides his singing voice for this song instead of Tom Kenny.
• This song can be heard in the toy Swap-N-Bop SpongeBob depending on which hat is placed on it.
• SpongeBob's first line ("When I ripped my pants") is removed in SpongeBob's Greatest Hits and the other albums releases.
• The Absorbing Favorites DVD includes a karaoke version, which removes all of the lyrics from the song.

File:SpongeBob Ripped Pants.jpg

The toy of SpongeBob Ripped-Pants.

File:SpongeBob SquarePants Ripped Pants Toy Commercial (2005)

File:Nickelodeon Commercial Breaks (November 15, 2005)

• There is a toy produced by Fisher-Price based on the episode "Ripped Pants" that consists of a SpongeBob whose pants can rip and can sing this song. However, Tom Kenny sings this song instead of Peter Straus. The song is also shortened and the verse: "When big Larry..." was cut out.

Videos

• File:SpongeBob SquarePants - Ripped Pants (Instrumental version)
• File:SpongeBob Music- Ripped Pants (Vocals Only)
• File:SpongeBob SquarePants - Ripped Pants (Chinese Mandarin)
• File:SpongeBob SquarePants - Ripped Pants (Korean)
• File:‘Ripped Pants’ Remix Music Video 👖 Hip-Hop, Acapella, & More! SpongeBob
• File:REMIX 'Ripped My Pants' Music Video - SpongeBob
• File:Ripped Pants + MORE SpongeBob IRL Songs! 🎵 - Enchanted Tiki Dreams, The Chaperone, and SpongeBob’s Last Stand!
• File:SpongeBob SquarePants - Ripped Pants (S1, E2) - Paramount+