Adventure Is A Wonderful Thing

The second song from "Pooh's Grand Adventure" is sung by Owl. Never mind the false bravado--listen to the message of his song:

Adventure Is A Wonderful Thing

Oh, how I envy you!
Not everyone has the chance
To face the unspeakable terrors
Of the great unknown.

Today's the day,
In only a matter of moments
You'll all be on your way.
What lurks around the corner
Not a soul can say.
But I can guess,
More or less,
Hidden dangers
Great duress
Ah, the moments of glory
Is close at hand
It's gonna be grand!

Adventure is a wonderful thing!
Pack only the essential
I'll tell you what to bring--
Your strength
Your nerve
Your hearts
Your wits
And for skullosaurus attacks,
First aid kits.

Adventure is a hoot and a half!
You'll face unearthly dangers
And look at them and laugh--
The claws
The teeth
The chase
The thrill
You'll never want to come home.
Maybe you never will.

That's the beauty of adventure!
It's strictly sink or float,
It runs you 'til you're ragged
Then it grabs you by the throat.
You struggle to survive it
Though the chances are remote.
Hoo, hoo, lucky you
Wish I was coming too!
Adventure is a wonderful thing.

I almost forgot the very best part--
You not only get to save your friend
From the most dangerous place,
Namely Skull,
But from the most dangerous part
Of the most dangerous place--
The eye of the skull itself!

(Pooh) Oh, bother...

(Owl) And you,
General Pooh,
Off you go
Marching high and low.
Your friend
Waits at the end,
Right here
Take a look--
The map is perfectly clear,
With your excellent sense of direction
You've nothing to fear.

Through the quicksand
Tempting fate,
And fighting spasms
Dodging avalanching boulders.
Remember, Christopher Robin's fate
Rests completely on your shoulders, Pooh!

(Pooh) Excuse me, Owl--

(Owl) It's up to you.

That's the beauty of adventure!
The trembling and the dread,
Oh I can't think of another thing
I'd rather do instead.

(Pooh) Perhaps you could join us?

(Owl) No, no, you go ahead.

Hoo, hoo, lucky you
Tally ho, and toodle ooh
Ready now, noble chin
Chest out, tummy in
Make a fracas, have a fling
Drop a postcard, give a ring
Get the lead out, time to swing
Whoop dee doo, and badda bing
Adventure, is a wonderful thing

I salute you!
And those of you doomed to never return--
I salute you twice.