Song Parody: Hakuna Tejada

Have you been watching the Mets these days?  It seems like no one is missing Jose Reyes around these parts, mainly because of the play of his replacement at shortstop, Ruben Tejada.  Whether it's a 12-pitch at-bat, a key walk, a line drive base hit or a beautiful defensive play like he made in the ninth inning of today's game against the Cubs, Tejada has made everyone forget about the former batting champion who was just keeping position warm for him for the past nine seasons.

Have you been on Twitter these days?  It seems like everyone has a nickname or hashtag playing on Ruben Tejada's name.  From "Robbin' Tejada" to "Ruben Te-HOT-a", the Mets' shortstop has been inspiring Mets fans young and old to come up with the next great name for him.

Last year, I casually dropped a "Hakuna Tejada" tweet here and there.  Then this year, I've gotten a few of my followers to join in on the fun, hoping to get #HakunaTejada to trend on Twitter.  (Hasn't happened yet, but "ya gotta believe" that it will soon.)  But now I'm taking it to the next level.

Ladies and gentle-Mets, it's time for my latest song parody.  And it's one that is long overdue.  Parodying "Hakuna Matata", the feel-good song from The Lion King that means no worries, here is my tribute to our current and future shortstop.  Here is "Hakuna Tejada".


Hakuna Tejada, what a wonderful kid.
Hakuna Tejada, there's another base hit.
He isn't worried, he just makes the great plays.
It's so fun to see ... him at Citi ... Hakuna Tejada.

Why, when he was a young Bison
When he was a young Bison
(Say it twice, thanks)

He couldn't hit homers but he had an appeal
He could clear all the bases and the fans would squeal
Got a veteran's soul, but he's still just a kid
Doesn't hurt that his play is what got him accepted.

Oh, he's got game!
He's got great game.
Always stayin' the same (always stay the same)!
Never gets downhearted!  (How does that feel?)  Even if he just far-
(Uh, no.  Not our kid.  Sorry.)

Hakuna Tejada, what a wonderful kid.
Hakuna Tejada, there's another base hit.
He isn't worried, he just makes the great plays. (Yeah, play it, kid!)
It's so fun to see ...  him at Citi ... Hakuna Tejada.

Hakuna ... Tejada ...
Hakuna ... Tejada ...
Hakuna ... Tejada ...

He isn't worried, he just makes the great plays.
It's so fun to see ... him at Citi ... Hakuna Tejada.

Hakuna Tejada
Hakuna Tejada
Haku-u-u-u-u-na Tejada!