[Commercial Version]
Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
Old Mother Nature’s recipes
That brings the bare necessities of life
The bare necessities of life will come to you
They’ll come to me, they’ll come to you
[Full Classic Lyrics]
Wherever I wander, wherever I roam
I couldn’t be fonder of my big home
The bees are buzzin’ in the tree
To make some honey just for me
When you look under the rocks and plants
And take a glance at the fancy ants
Then maybe try a few
The bare necessities of life will come to you
They’ll come to you!
That’s why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life
Now when you pick a pawpaw
Or a prickly pear
And you prick a raw paw
Well next time beware
Don’t pick the prickly pear by the paw
When you pick a pear
Try to use the claw…
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Behind the Lyrics: Meaning & Story
The DoorDash commercial song features the beloved Disney classic “The Bare Necessities,” originally performed by Phil Harris (Baloo) and Bruce Reitherman (Mowgli) for the 1967 film The Jungle Book. Composed by Terry Gilkyson, the song is a joyful celebration of living a simple, stress-free life.
DoorDash adapted this nostalgic track to promote their DashPass app, drawing a clever parallel between the “bare necessities” Baloo sings about and the convenience of having essential groceries and food delivered right to your door. By telling customers to “forget about your worries and your strife,” DoorDash positions their delivery service as a way to simplify modern life. Since its founding in 2013 by Tony Xu, Andy Fang, Stanley Tang, and Evan Moore, the San Francisco-based company has focused on making local commerce more accessible, and this campaign reinforces their role in providing the modern “necessities of life.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the song in the DoorDash DashPass ad?
The song is “The Bare Necessities” from Disney’s 1967 animated film The Jungle Book.
Who are the original singers of the track?
The original version features Bruce Reitherman (as Mowgli) and Phil Harris (as Baloo).
When was DoorDash founded?
DoorDash was founded on 12 January 2013.
What is DashPass?
DashPass is DoorDash’s subscription service that offers $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible orders.
