Rockin'? the Suburbs [Ben Folds]
Over the Hedge Soundtrack · Over the Hedge [Soundtrack] [2006]
Let me tell y'all what it's like
Watching idol on a friday night
In a house built safe and sound
On indian burial ground
Sham On
We drive our cars everyday
To and from work both ways
So we make just enough to pay
To drive our cars to work each day
We're rocking the suburbs
Around the block just one more time
We're rocking the suburbs
Cause I can't tell which house is mine
We're rocking the suburbs
We part the shades and face facts
They got better looking Fescue
Right across the cul de sac
Hot real estate rising stars
Get rich quick seminars
Soap opera magazines
40,000 watt nativity scenes
Don't freak about the smoke alarm
Mom left the TV dinner on
Yet we're rocking the suburbs
From Donahues to Chevy Chase
We're rocking the suburbs
We numb the muscles in our face
We're rocking the suburbs
Feed the dog and mow the lawn
Watching mommy balance the checks
While daddy juggles credit cards
[William Shatner:]
We're rocking the suburbs
Everything we need is here
We're rocking the suburbs
But it wasn't here last year
We're rocking the suburbs
You'll never know when we are gone
Because the timer lights the pond
And turn the cricket noises on each night
Yeah, yeah, we're rocking the suburbs
Yeah, yeah, we're rocking the suburbs
Rockin'? the Suburbs
Ben Folds delivers a playful, acoustic-driven track titled 'Rockin'? the Suburbs' on the Over the Hedge soundtrack. The song captures the whimsical spirit of the animated film with its characteristic blend of folk-pop and humor. Folds' signature guitar work and lyrical approach shine through, offering a lighthearted commentary on suburban life that fits seamlessly within the film's broader narrative. This recording stands as a notable contribution to the 2006 soundtrack, showcasing Folds' ability to craft memorable music that balances entertainment with genuine musicality. The track exemplifies his style of blending traditional instrumentation with modern sensibilities, creating an engaging listening experience for fans of his discography.