Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me, I Think I’ll Go Eat Worms
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Song Lyrics
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Version by David Thurlow
Nobody likes me everybody hates me
I think I’ll go eat worms
Long ones, short ones, fat ones skinny ones,
Ones that squiggle and squirm
Bite their heads off suck their guts out throw their skins away
Nobody knows that I eat worms, 3 times a day
Got the wiggle wiggle, got the wiggle hey
Got the wiggle wiggle
Got the wiggle wiggle, got the wiggle hey
Got the wiggle wiggle
Wait a minute, I don't feel good
I ate more worms than I probably should
I've got friends but we sometimes fight
And I know tomorrow we make it right
I know that they like me, not everyone hates me
So maybe I shouldn't eat worms
But it feels so good to sing this song
It makes me feel better even though it's wrong so
Nobody likes me everybody hates me
I think I’ll go eat worms
Long ones, short ones, fat ones skinny ones,
Ones that squiggle and squirm
Bite their heads off suck their guts out throw their skins away
Nobody knows that I eat worms, 3 times a day
Got the wiggle wiggle, got the wiggle hey
Got the wiggle wiggle
Got the wiggle wiggle, got the wiggle hey
Got the wiggle wiggle
About the Song
The exact origin of the "Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me" song is a little murky. There's no record of a single songwriter or specific date it came about. Here's what we do know:
Folklore: It seems to be a piece of children's folklore that's been passed down orally through generations. There are references to it existing as early as the 1860s
Lyrics Variations: The lyrics can vary slightly, with some versions mentioning the size and texture of the worms or the way they're eaten.
Function: It's a way for children to express feelings of loneliness or frustration in a humorous and somewhat dramatic way. The idea of eating worms is obviously unrealistic, making it a silly outlet for negative emotions.
Modern Adaptations: The song continues to be relevant today. There are children's book versions and even videos with animated characters acting out the song.
