Encyclopedia SpongeBobia
Encyclopedia SpongeBobia

"Gator" was composed by Steve Belfer. It features a guitar being played and is most commonly used as a theme for Patrick, but is also used for SpongeBob and sometimes Squidward. It is mostly used during silly and lighthearted moments. Starting with "You Don't Know Sponge," this track has been resampled to be 1.46 semitones lower and 8.1% slower.

There is an unused alternate version with the same name featuring the static in the background.

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Original version[]

Resampled version[]

  • 149a. "You Don't Know Sponge" - SpongeBob and Patrick make noises.
  • 150b. "The Wreck of the Mauna Loa" - SpongeBob and Patrick walk to their secret hideout.
  • 151a. "New Fish in Town" - "Did you see the way those curtains jerked shut?" (high-pitched +0.46)
  • 155a. "A Friendly Game" - Last few seconds can be faintly heard when Patrick gets electrocuted.
  • 158b. "The Googly Artiste" - Patrick sells more of his rock art.
  • 159. "A SquarePants Family Vacation" - Patrick sprays the camera.
  • 164b. "Pet Sitter Pat" - "Well, it's just you and me!" (low-pitched -0.54)
  • 165a. "House Sittin' for Sandy" - "Tell me again what it is you're gonna do." (low-pitched -0.54)
  • 166a. "Bubble Troubles" - SpongeBob and Patrick blow hot sauce bubbles.
  • 203b. "Salsa Imbecilicus" - SpongeBob stuffed in a locker.
  • 205a. "Whirly Brains" - SpongeBob and Patrick playing with a stick and cup. (low-pitched -0.54)
  • 206b. "Code Yellow" - Squidward's bedroom shown full. (low-pitched -0.54)
  • 207a. "Mimic Madness" - SpongeBob imitates Patrick. (low-pitched -0.54)
  • 208a. "Snooze You Lose" - SpongeBob and Patrick trying to wake up Squidward.
  • 210a. "Life Insurance" - Patrick gives SpongeBob his mail; "I'm not sure."
  • 213a. "The Getaway" - "Would you like to test me on road signs now?"
  • 218a. "Spin the Bottle" - Squidward asks for a wish from the genie.
  • 227b. "Old Man Patrick" - SpongeBob suggests Patrick to do funny stuff. (low-pitched -0.54)
  • 229a. "Doodle Dimension" - "Hey, Sandy!"
  • 232a. "Mustard O' Mine" - Patrick eating mustard.
  • 234a. "Patnocchio" - SpongeBob explains to Patrick what a conscience is. (low-pitched -0.41)
  • 243a. "The Nitwitting" - "I still don't understand why you had me wear a blindfold."
  • 247a. "Swamp Mates" - Patrick is revealed to be Bubble Bass' playdate; Patrick chewing up Bubble Bass' action figures; Patrick takes a garbage bag from his pants to play swamp.
  • 260b. "Pat Hearts Squid" - Patrick starts talking and acting like Squidward.

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  • On July 16, 2024, Steve Belfer uploaded an early recording of "Gator" on his YouTube channel. According to the video description, it was written in 1997. Notably, this version is called "Seaweed," the title another three Steve Belfer tracks are known by.
    • Interestingly, an early version of "Seaweed 1" in turn is called "Gator."
  • The only seasons in which this track does not play are season 3, season 13, and season 14.
  • Interestingly enough, both this track and "Seaweed" have not been used in the main series since "Pat Hearts Squid," a season 12 episode.
  • To date, "Squeaky Boots" and "New Digs" are the only episodes in which this track plays in a scene featuring Mr. Krabs.
  • The scene from the second movie is, to date, the only scene that this track plays in that doesn't involve SpongeBob, Patrick, or Squidward.
  • "Salsa Imbecilicus" is the only season 9 episode to use this track.
  • "That Sinking Feeling" and "Karate Star" play this soundtrack low-pitched, but at different levels.
  • Between "Bubble Troubles" and "Salsa Imbecilicus," this track took almost five years to return in episode form.
  • The song is used as the backing sample for "Nerdpants."