I LOVE SPONGEBOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There will never be another song like "SpongeBob SpongeBob, Patrick Patrick, Sandy Sandy." The tear-inducing song lyrics, the sheer elegance of the singer's voice, not to mention the visually stunning music video make this a masterpiece nigh impossible to match in quality. But while we can sit in awe having our ears blessed by this piece, join me, while we together can appreciate the cleverly interwoven meanings hidden within the song itself and the music video. We'll start with the composition. The verses starting with Spongebob (x2) and Patrick (x2) are fast paced, giving us an energetic start to the song. But the listener will soon discover that as more characters are introduced, the slower the song's tempo. This is not unintentional; the tempo fluctuating in this manner, when examined to the finest grain of detail, tells a story that we, the audience, see pieces of ourselves in. Spongebob and Patrick's happy-go-lucky friendship dynamic is symbolized through the fast tempo at the start. The energetic feeling it provides immediately captivates the viewer, effectively hooking them. Once Mr. Krabs is introduced, the tempo becomes slower. This is no coincidence; this is symbolic of how we must not be quick to take Mr. Krabs as a lawful and moral individual, despite appearing charming at first glance (especially considering his restaurant makes the best hamburgers!). He is the personification of Greed, one among the seven deadly sins representative of an insatiable desire for material gain (in Mr. Krab's case, money). The tempo remains the same for Squidward's verse as well, though the reason is more obvious given the fact he is a melancholic and lonely person in nature. But Plankton's verse is arguably the most heartbreaking of all, as it reveals a story akin to Oedipus Rex and his hubris. Of all the verses, Plankton's name is sung six times, the most out of any character. And the tone at which the singer recites his name is up a higher pitch. What could this all mean, you may ask? Here is where the music video shines most; it depicts an ecstatic Plankton's fist in the air throughout the whole verse. Plankton's futile attempts at obtaining the Krabby Patty formula is represented by the disproportionately long length, while Plankton's overarching pride in his technological prowess is symbolized by Plankton's fist in the air and facial expression. The length of Plankton's verse and the delays between each iteration serve as an opportunity for the listener to introspect and question, "What parts of myself do I see in Plankton, even though he is outright evil?" But introspection cannot last too long; it must end at some point so action can be taken towards what ever problems we may face in our lives. Patrick's short verse at the end of Plankton's serves to make the listener return to the present, with the added benefit of reminding us that there are good and caring people (like Patrick) out there who will let you cry on their shoulder even when the most dire of problems arise. The song finally concludes with the introduction of Gary, his verse being symbolic of the idea that there is no place like home. When Spongebob comes home from a grueling day's work at the Krusty Krab, he will surely be happy to see Gary upon his arrival. This is a pleasant note to finish the song on, because we all must have a "home" to come back to especially if we have had a miserable day. The abrupt cut-off on the second iteration of "Gary" leaves us off with a cliffhanger. What could this entail, you may ask? No one knows. The last second of this song reminds us that life is full of surprises, as we cannot predict the future. Perhaps the most astonishing aspect of "SpongeBob SpongeBob, Patrick Patrick, Sandy Sandy" is that it manages to deliver the characters' emotional backstories and emphasize many life lessons without much use of words. The lyrics are touching despite not being very intricate, but the lyrics and video cannot operate on their own. Because people tend to scroll through the comments while watching YouTube videos, or just treat the music video as eye candy, these deep, philosophical messages unfortunately get swept under the rug. Hopefully, those who come across this comment in the future can take these messages to heart and work towards becoming more diligent members of society.