[Verse 1] I asked my toast, “What’s deprivation?” It said, “No butter. Call a delegation!” My sock said, “One of us is gone.” My tummy held a meeting till the break of dawn. [Pre-Chorus] Is it missing one small pickle? Is it waiting for a tickle? Is it when the cookie jar Is just a jar, and cookies aren’t? [Chorus] Deprivation! What’s that mean? A tiny empty spot where snacks have been? Deprivation! Sound the horn! My sandwich lost its second slice of corn! If I’m short one spoon of jam, Do I need a tiny jam-club plan? Deprivation! Let’s investigate— But first, who ate my tater tots? We can’t be late! [Verse 2] My goldfish says, “I miss the sea.” The houseplant says, “More water, please.” My pencil says, “I’ve lost my point!” The sofa says, “My cushions need a joint—” [Pre-Chorus] Wait, the sofa’s not a thinker; That was just my uncle, Tinker. He’s been looking for the remote Since Tuesday, in his winter coat. [Chorus] Deprivation! What’s that mean? A tiny empty spot where snacks have been? Deprivation! Sound the horn! My sandwich lost its second slice of corn! If I’m short one spoon of jam, Do I need a tiny jam-club plan? Deprivation! Let’s investigate— But first, who ate my tater tots? We can’t be late! [Bridge] [Spoken] The experts have convened. One brought a clipboard. One brought a pudding. The pudding is now missing. We have a new question. [Final Chorus] Deprivation! What’s that mean? A tiny empty spot where snacks have been? Maybe it’s a need that’s gone unmet— Or my misplaced dessert I haven’t found yet! Deprivation! Case is closed— The dog has sprinkles on his nose! Deprivation! Mystery’s done— He took the tots, the jam, and half my bun! [Outro] I asked my toast, “Was that the clue?” It said, “I’m toast. I haven’t got a clue!”
