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.
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[]
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 sings with his normal voice.
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.
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.