This delightful story song underscores the importance of anticipation about the future and the conviction that good things will come. It also reminds us that while we may not be perfect on the outside, there’s always something lovable on the inside. And to get that love, we don’t have to change a thing about our true self.  Story songs are powerful because they create characters that children can visualize. Penelope and Mack are very real characters that are made for each other. 

Penelope and Mack (2:26)

Penelope the porcupine was prickly and sharp
But inside she was soft and snuggly. Her friends said,
"No one will ever want you as a pet."
Penelope smiled and said, "Not yet,

But someday soon somebody's going to love me
Just the way I am
Sure as the solid earth below
And the bright sun above me
Somebody's going to cuddle up and hug me
Even now they're thinking of me
Someday soon somebody's going to love me

Mack the lumberjack had really rough hands
But inside he was soft and tender. His friends said,
"No one will ever want to be your pet."
Mack just smiled and said, "Not yet."

But someday soon somebody's going to love me
Just the way I am
Sure as the solid earth below
And the bright sun above me
Somebody's going to cuddle up and hug me
Even now they're thinking of me

Someday soon somebody's going to love me
Then one day by a little tree, Mack met Penelope
She smiled, he smiled,
The smile that tender hearts can see
He picked her up. They shared a tender, snugly hug
All their friends said, "I wish I had that kind of love."

I'm hoping
Someday soon somebody's going to love me
Like a lumberjack and a porcupine
Sure as the solid earth below
And the bright sun above me
Somebody's going to cuddle up and hug me
Even now they're thinking of me

Someday soon, there was substance in that hug
Someday soon, they redefined tough love
Someday soon, somebody's going to love me.