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"That's Why We're Here" is a song from Toy Story: The Musical. It takes place in a familiar scene where the toys got worried about being replaced. In this song, Woody tries to reassure every toy that being there for Andy is what really matters. It also has reprises that takes place when Woody tells Buzz how better it is be a toy than a space ranger and when Woody and Buzz reunite with other toys.

Lyrics[]

Woody:
This is Andy we're talking about here. It doesn't matter how much we're played with. What matters is that we're here when Andy needs us, and he needs us now!

Just because you've been
Just because you've been sitting 'round inside the box or under the bed
You think you're only gathering dust

Doesn't mean a thing
Doesn't mean a thing, wipe off that frown, don't worry your plastic head
We all got to have some trust

'Cause every time that boy comes walking through that door
He needs to know we'll be right where we were before

That's why we're here!
We are the all-star cast we're just listenin' for our cues
That why we're here!
We all got parts to play now we all got nothing to lose

Anything Andy can imagine, it's our job to make appear
That's what we're made for
That's why we're here

Slinky:
If Woody said it's alright, well darn it! That's good enough for me!

Bo Peep:
Slinky's right, we should listen to Woody.

Rex:
But if he gets those new toys, he's going to forget about all of us!

Hamm:
We're next month's garage sale fodder for sure!

Bo Peep:
That's not going to happen.

Woody:
Of course, it isn't!

Mr. Potato Head
Well sure, Woody ain't worried. He's been Andy's favorite since Kindergarten.

Bo Peep:
Hey Potato Head!
Hey Potato Head! Where'd you be without your eyes, your mouth, or your nose?
You're just another faceless spud

Mr. Potato Head:
What?! You wish you had these lips.

Woody and Bo Peep:
They belong to you
We belong to him
No matter what we do
We go where Andy goes!

Bo Peep:
So don't such a stick in the mud

Mr. Potato Head:
You ain't no joyride either, sister!

Woody and Bo Peep:
So you're a smaller toy but you play no small part
You're on the stage of Andy's room and his heart
That's why we're here!

Rex:
We are the all-star cast just waiting in the wings!

Woody:
That's why we're here!

Slinky:
And when the time is right, somebody's gonna pull our strings

Woody's voice box:
Reach for the skies!

Woody:
So if you've been inside a closet or up on a shelf all year
You gotta believe me when I tell you toys
"You've got no reason to fear."

All:
There is a boy who loves us all and let me make it very clear!

Woody:
That what we're made for! That's why we're here!

Chorus:
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Woody:
That's why we're here!

Chorus:
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Woody: Yeah, yeah, yeah! That's why we're here!

Chorus:
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Rex:
That's why we're here!

Chorus:
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Hamm:
That's why we're here!

Chorus:
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Slinky:
That's why we're here!

Chorus
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

All:
That's why we're here!

Buzz:

You were right all along. I'm not a space ranger, I'm just a toy. A stupid, little insignificant toy.

Woody:

Ah, Buzz...
Just because you've been
Just because you've been dead wrong 'bout most everything that you thought that you knew
You're acting like it's over and done

Well, being Andy's toy
Bein' Andy's toy beats the heck out of anything the greatest space ranger could do
Plus you know it's really more fun.

And if you're still unsure, here's what I recommend
Check out the bottom of your shoe right now, my friend

Buzz:

Why would Andy want to play with me?

Woody

Why would Andy want to play with you?!

You got the super-duper L.E.D. that lets loose laser light
You got the carbon alloy plastic suit that glows all through the night
You got the helmet, and those nifty wings, though they're not so good for flight

You're the coolest toy Andy's ever had and your future looks real bright
In fact, you're so much cooler than I can ever hope to be
And when we get you back to Andy, there won't be any room for me

I mean, what chance does a toy like me have against a Buzz Lightyear action figure? All I can do is...

Woody's Voice Box

There's a snake in my boot!

Woody:

Why would Andy ever want to play with me when he's got you?

Buzz:

Because...
You belong to him
We belong to him
No matter what we do, we go where Andy goes
I never really got it till' now

Woody:

I'm the one who should be strapped to that rocket.

Buzz

That's why we're here!

Woody

You're the one Andy needs!

Buzz

That's why we're here!

Woody

Forget about me! Get out while you still can!

Buzz

You got to buck up, cowboy! Steady on!
We just need to persevere!
Pull up your boot strap, son! That's Andy's name
You got no reason to fear

There is a boy who needs us both!
We must go while the coast is clear!

Woody

There is a boy who needs us both.

Buzz

That's what we're made for!

Both

That's why we're here!

Woody

That's why we're here!

Both

That's why we're here!

Buzz

There is a boy who loves us all! (or "needs us both!")

Woody

There is a boy who loves us all!

All

There is a boy who loves us all and let me make it very clear!

Woody and Buzz

That's what we're made for!

Rex

That why we're here!

Chorus

That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Woody

That's why we're here!

Chorus

That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Buzz

That's why we're here!

Chorus:

That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!
That's why we're here!

Woody, Buzz, and Rex:

That's why we're here!

Chorus:

That's why we're here!
That's why we're here

All:

That's why we're here!

Videos[]


v - e - d
Media
Films: Toy Story (video/soundtrack/The Legacy Collection) • Toy Story 2 (video/soundtrack) • Toy Story 3 (video/soundtrack) • Toy Story 4 (video/soundtrack) • Toy Story 5Toy Story of Terror! (soundtrack) • Toy Story That Time ForgotLamp Life

Shows: Toy Story TreatsToy Story Toons (Hawaiian Vacation/Small Fry/Partysaurus Rex)Forky Asks a Question
Video Games: Toy Story: The Video GameToy Story 2: The Video GameToy Story 3: The Video GameToy Story: Animated StoryBookToy Story: Activity CenterToy Story 2: Activity CenterToy Story RacerBuzz Lightyear Astro Blasters OnlineToy Story Mania!Toy Story: Smash It!Toy Story Drop!Kinect Rush: A Disney/Pixar AdventureDisney InfinityDisney Crossy RoadLEGO The IncrediblesKingdom Hearts IIIDisney Emoji BlitzDisney Heroes: Battle ModeDisney Getaway BlastDisney SpeedstormDisney Dreamlight Valley
Books: The Art of Toy Story 3/4The Toy Story Films: An Animated Journey

Disney Parks
Toy Story Land (Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Florida) • Toy Story HotelDisney's All-Star Movies ResortThe AnnexAndy’s Backyard GamesAlien Swirling SaucersBuzz Lightyear's Space Ranger SpinCarnival CorralCountry Bear Musical JamboreeThe Magic of Disney AnimationGarden of the Twelve FriendsGames of Pixar PierIt's a Small WorldJessie's Critter CarouselPLAY!Pixar Pal-A-RoundRC RacerSlinky Dog DashSlinky Dog Zigzag SpinToy Soldier Parachute DropToy Story Midway Mania!Woody's Round-UpWoody's Roundup Village

Entertainment: "A Whole New World" A Magical Disney Songbook 2Disney's Showtime SpectacularFantasmic!Horseshoe RoundupMickey and the Wondrous BookMickey presents: “Happy Anniversary Disneyland Paris”Mickey's Magical Music WorldOnce Upon a MousePixar Playtime PalsPixar Pals Playtime PartyThe Golden MickeysToy Story: The MusicalTOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure
Restaurants: Alien Pizza PlanetToy Box CafeToy Story Pizza Planet ArcadeWoody’s Lunch BoxPoultry PalaceRoundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant
Shops: Al's Toy BarnAndy's EngineAndy's Toy BoxBuzz's Star CommandLittle Green Men Store CommandSlinky Dog's Gift TrolleyToy Story Playland Boutique
Parades: Block Party BashDisney's Dreams On Parade: Moving OnDisney's Party ExpressDisney Adventure Friends CavalcadeDisney Cinema ParadeDisney Magic on ParadeDisney on ParadeDisney Stars on ParadeDisney StarlightDreams.... And Shine Brighter!Flights of Fantasy ParadeFriendtastic!Happiness is Here ParadeJubilation!Mickey's New Year's Eve ParadeMove It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street PartyMickey's Rainy Day ExpressMickey's Storybook ExpressPaint The Night ParadePixar Play ParadeTokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade: DreamLights
Fireworks: Celebrate the MagicCelebrate! Tokyo DisneylandDisney EnchantmentDisney Tales of MagicHappily Ever AfterIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationThe Magic, the Memories and YouMomentousReach for the StarsTogether Forever: A Pixar Nighttime SpectacularWonderful World of AnimationWorld of Color
Spring: Disney's Easter WonderlandDisney's Spring Promenade
Summer: Mickey's WaterWorksPixar Water Play Street Party!Stitch and Friends Summer Surprise
Halloween: The Nightmare ExperimentTreat Trails
Christmas: A Christmas Fantasy ParadeA Totally Tomorrowland ChristmasDisney Christmas StoriesDisney Dreams! of ChristmasDisney Gifts of ChristmasDisney's White Holiday ParadeLa Parade de Noël DisneyMickey's Most Merriest Celebration

Characters
Toys: WoodyBuzz LightyearBo PeepBilly, Goat, and GruffSargeGreen Army MenSlinky DogHamm RexMr. Potato HeadRC CarLittle Green MenBarrel of MonkeysTroikasLennySharkMr. MikeSee 'n SayTikesBabyfaceMutant ToysZurg BotsMrs. Potato HeadWheezyEtch A SketchSnakeRobotRoly Poly ClownMr. SpellRocky GibraltarBullseyeJessieStinky PeteTour Guide BarbieBarbieUtility Belt BuzzZurgRock 'Em Sock 'Em RobotsChatter TelephoneChunkBig BabyMonkeyJack-in-the-BoxLotsoTwitchKenBookwormSparksStretchMr. PricklepantsButtercupPeas-in-a-PodTotoroTrixieChucklesDollyFun Meal Buzz LightyearFun Meal Emperor ZurgDiscarded Fun Meal ToysCaptain SudsChuck E. DuckDrips the WhaleCombat CarlPocketeerPEZ CatLEGO BunnyOld TimerTransitronAngel KittyThe ClericReptillus MaximusRay-GonGoliathonDino-HoundsBattlesaursForkyDucky and BunnyGabby GabbyThe BensonsDuke CaboomGiggle McDimplesMelephant BrooksChairol BurnettBitey WhiteCarl ReinerocerosTinnyKaren BeverlyRib TicklesMalfunctioning Buzz Lightyear ArmyLilypad

Humans: Andy DavisMolly DavisMrs. DavisSid PhillipsHannah PhillipsAl McWhigginGeriEmilyBonnie AndersonMr. AndersonMrs. AndersonDaisyRonald TompkinsMasonHarmonyMargaret the Store OwnerCarolMiss WendyAxel the CarnieRosieRejeanBilly
Animals: ScudBusterFeathersMr. JonesDragon the Cat
Deleted characters: ShakesSeñorita CactusBizz Leapyear, Buzztron, and Blip Laserfist

Locations
Andy's HouseSid's HouseDinocoPizza PlanetAl's Toy BarnAl's PenthouseTri-County International AirportWild WestSunnyside DaycareKen's Dream HouseBonnie's HouseDaisy's HouseTri-County SanitationTri-County LandfillIncineratorPoultry PalaceSleep WellSecond Chance AntiquesThe Carnival
Objects
Pixar BallPizza Planet TruckEggman MoversThe ClawThe Davis's Family VanFar East Airlines Jet
Songs
Films: You've Got a Friend in MeStrange ThingsI Will Go Sailing No MoreWoody's RoundupWhen She Loved MeWe Belong TogetherDream WeaverLe FreakBattlesaurs ThemeThe Ballad of the Lonesome CowboyI Can't Let You Throw Yourself AwayLivin' ThingThe FoolPlastic Spaceman

Miscellaneous: Midway ManiaHot PotatoMy Unexpected Friend

See Also
A113Black Friday reelToy Story (Original Treatment)Toy Story 3 (Circle 7 Screenplay)The Science Behind PixarPixar in a BoxAstro Blasters RobotsBuddyStar Command