"The Scurvy Song" is a collaboration between The Gregory Brothers and Vsauce2. The song explores the topic of scurvy, a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. The lyrics highlight the importance of knowledge and thinking differently to overcome limitations and find solutions. The song starts with Vsauce2 host Kevin introducing the topic of scurvy and its centuries-long search for a cause and cure. He questions the idea that life-saving knowledge can be hidden in plain sight and emphasizes the need to see things differently. He references the historical cure for scurvy, which was the discovery of the importance of vitamin C. The chorus emphasizes the need to think outside the box and move beyond limitations to make a difference in the world. It compares the way scurvy was cured to the potential for revolutionizing life in general. The following verses provide some information about scurvy, mentioning that it is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C and can benefit zombies (in a playful manner). It highlights the importance of vitamin C for various bodily functions, such as iron absorption, red blood cell production, oxygen transportation, and collagen formation. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the message of looking beyond what others have seen and thinking differently. It refers to the cure for scurvy lying in fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamin C. The bridge of the song takes a different approach, using more graphic and metaphorical language to describe the symptoms and effects of scurvy. It talks about gangrenous thighs, cutting away dead flesh, black and putrid blood, and rinsing the mouth with urine. These descriptions convey the severity and unpleasantness of the disease. The final chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea that the greatness in each individual lies in their ability to create a different world with different rules, just like we did with scurvy and vitamin C. The song ends on a playful note, repeating the line "Just like we did with scurvy and vitamin C" multiple times. Overall, "The Scurvy Song" uses a mix of educational information and playful lyrics to highlight the importance of knowledge, thinking differently, and finding solutions to challenges like scurvy.
