Violet Beauregarde Lyrics
Danny Elfman
Lyrics
Listen close, and listen hard, the tale of Violet Beauregarde.
The little girl, she sees no wrong...
Chewing, chewing, chewing, chewing, chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
She goes on chewing till at last, her chewing muscles grow so fast.
And from her face her giant chin, sticks out just like a violin...
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
For years and years she chews away, her jaws get stronger every day.
And with one great tremendous chew, they bite the poor girl's tongue in two.
And that is why we try so hard, to save Miss Violet Beauregarde.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing, chewing, chewing, chewing, chewing all day long.
(Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.
Chewing, chewing all day long.)
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Danny Elfman song "Violet Beauregarde" is featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 adaptation of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The album was released on July 13, 2005 by Warner Bros Records.
It is a musical score composed by Danny Elfman with lyrics written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley. In addition to Elfman, members of the band included Matt Chamberlain (drums), Tim Pierce (guitar) and Michael Fisher (percussion). The track features vocals from actress AnnaSophia Robb who played Violet Beauregarde in the film. The song is described as a jazzy number that tells the story of Violet’s transformation into a blueberry after she chews a piece of Wonka’s gum. Lyrics include “I'm turning blue/ I'm such a sight to see/ I never thought it could happen to me”.