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The Animal Crackers Song

from A Message in the Mess by Heather Aubrey Lloyd

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This was the first prompt song of the infamous "monkey" songwriting contest Heather participates in every August. Every time around, a new topic, but the same way to earn extra points: Get a monkey into the song. For "Favorite Childhood Snack Food," Heather composed a letter from a would-be animal cracker candidate, campaigning for the honor perhaps in vain due to his ... unusual species.

"Seriously, 'The Animal Crackers Song' is freaking magical (are those kazoos and xylophones with a brass section?!?). The lyrics are delightful, and it will make you feel great - Put it on repeat." - Charm City Radio

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You may not know how hard it is
to break into the snack food biz.
Competition for a couple dozen coveted spots
in the lineup of the animal cracker box.

How I long to be among all of those famous features!
The rhinoceros and kangaroo and elephant and all the creatures,
the lions and zebras.
I’m just a dreamer. Mmm hmm.

Go ahead and lick me, I’m salty sweet,
a perfect complement crushed up in a car seat.
But your crackery criteria’s a little funky.
Tell me, do you really need a gorilla and a monkey?

How I long to see my likeness in a sugary frame!
Masticating a mammalian menagerie, without all the game,
my few minutes of fame …
But you know it’s a shame ... Mmm hmm.

‘Cause no, I’ll never make a neat cookie-cutter shape
(and I’d confuse a kid or two with me on their plates),
but I’d rather get my head bitten off by mistake
than be a no-body who went about a dream half baked.

How I long to be a yummy member of the pack!
Eaten with the sheep and the koala, even with the giraffe.
You may just laugh,
but you’re nobody ‘til someone puts your face upon a tasty snack.
But is it too big a wish?
Sincerely yours,

Mr. Cuttlefish

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from A Message in the Mess, released February 24, 2017

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Heather Aubrey Lloyd Baltimore, Maryland

Recovering reporter turned songwriter, Heather Aubrey Lloyd also co-fronts Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her 2017 solo release, “A Message in the Mess,” spotlights Lloyd’s emotive alto and a polished departure from her band’s alt-folk grit. Awards from the likes of No Depression Magazine, Telluride Troubadour, National Women’s Music Fest, etc. soon followed. Lloyd will release new music in late 2020. ... more

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