Hey, Sash.
Hey.
Simmer down, everyone. Simmer down.
Now, I know we've all been a little on edge
since Sasha and Captain Grime came to stay in Wartwood.
What? Why? 'Cause we invaded the town?
Yeah, it was just one time.
Yeah, point is we could all use some levity.
So let's consult the Wheel of Fun.
Oh, my frog. It's the Wheel of Fun.
Come on. Massage Train.
Aw.
All right, everyone.
Get your teams together and start rehearsing.
Wartwood is having a Battle of the Bands.
You guys think Wartwood is ready
for a Sasha and the Sharps reunion?
The what and the who?
It was a garage band the three of us had back home.
We used to slay at talent shows.
Why is everything you say so aggro?
Hopediah, Sprig, you guys wanna join me and Loggle's jug band?
You kidding? Do we ever?
Come on, ladies.
We can practice in my room.
Hey, Grime-sy. I'm gonna go rehearse with the girls.
You all right going solo?
Oh, yes. All shall tremble at my performance.
All right, sir. I'm ready for rehearsal.
Are you kidding me, Toadie?
I just bought myself a 12-hour nap.
Why don't you take a little time for yourself?
T-T-Time for myself?
What do you got there, Sash?
A dope axe-beetle from Toad Tower.
Check this out.
Sash and the Sharps are back, baby!
So what song should we play at the battle?
We should definitely play my song "Heart Stomper."
It was always a hit back home.
Ooh, I'm into that. Anne? Anne?
Actually, I wrote a song about Amphibia
and I was hoping we could play it together.
You didn't tell me you were writing a song. Let's do it.
I mean, if that's okay with you, Sasha?
For sure. Teach it to us, Anne.
Thanks, Sash.
♪ Riding snails ♪
♪ But it's no big deal ♪
♪ Eating flies But it's no big deal ♪
♪ Fine with me And it's no big deal ♪
And here's where Sasha plays a killer guitar solo.
We sing the refrain one more time, and then we're done.
Nice work, Anna-banana. Fun to play too.
Sasha, what do you think?
It's good. I just have a few tiny notes
that I think could make it even better.
Oh, okay.
Great. These lyrics are all over the place tonally.
They'll have to change.
Uh, are these bug suits?
Oh, no, no, no.
Mar-Mar, the drumming is a little too dense.
Let's strip some of this down.
And you... we definitely need more lights.
Frobo, too much fog and yet not enough fog.
You feel me?
Boom! Fixed it.
It does seem simpler.
Yeah, these are solid ideas.
But it's just not my song anymore.
The lyrics are different, the melody is different. It's just different.
That's called collaboration, Anne.
This isn't collaboration. It's a hostile takeover.
Why does things always have to be your way?
So now, once again, I am forcing you to do things my way.
You know what? Maybe I should just leave and join a different band.
What? No, Sasha.
It'll be more fun if you're here with us.
Listen, if I leave
you guys can have all the fun you want.
I can have all the control I want.
And we can all get what we want.
Well, I guess that makes sense.
Yeah, and don't worry. I'll still be rooting for you guys.
This is just how it goes sometimes.
I'll see you tonight.
So much for Sash and the Sharps.
Who's gonna do the guitar solo now?
I'm sure we'll be fine. Probably.
You guys done moping? 'Cause Frobes and I charge by the hour.
Who is it? What do you want?
Grime-sy, how would you like to be in a band with me?
Yeah, no. I'm a solo act.
What the heck's wrong with you?
You know this isn't a real battle, right?
Be that as it may, I still intend to win.
Look behind you.
Huh?
Looks like I'm a solo act...
unless I can find someone who wants to do everything I say.
The Mayor's napping. Everyone is already in a band.
Who am I supposed to play music with
that will also boss me around?
You, tiny sad frog. You're coming with me.
♪ I'm a Heart stomper Stompin' on hearts ♪
♪ If you wanna get away ♪
♪ You're gonna need A head start ♪
Take it Toadie!
Yes! Play that drum! Blow the horn!
Now, strike the final pose!
Not bad.
What if the bridge was an F sharp instead of C sharp?
- Love it! - Oh, and maybe at the end,
we could do the splits.
No problem.
And how about we shoot you out of a cannon?
Totally here for it.
Come on, don't just agree with everything I'm saying.
What's your actual opinion?
Oh! I stopped having opinions years ago.
I'm just 100% here to support you.
What? How do you even live like that?
I have opinions about everything.
And if I'm not in control at all times, I'll go crazy.
It's actually kind of exhausting.
Well, maybe you should try letting go a little.
Let someone else take the reins.
Pass the baton. Hand over the keys...
- Thanks, I get it. - My point is most people don't realize
just how fun it can be to support someone you really care about.
Huh. Well, thanks for that perspective,
you weird little butler frog.
Now, come on. We've got a lot of practicing to do if we're gonna win.
A one and a two and a 20 times through!
This is gonna hurt!
Welcome, everyone, to the Battle of the Bands.
Goose-lily and I will be your judges for this evening,
so what do you say we get things started?
My name is Duckweed. Don't sass me, Goose-lily.
- Hit the lights! - You got it!
I grow singing tulips.
Oh, this is gonna be a long night.
Whoa! Whoa!
- That's good enough for me. - Mediocrity is comforting.
- Hey, Sasha. - Oh! Hey, guys.
Those costumes are... something else.
I'm a Drag-Anne-Fly! And I'm the personification of metamorphosis!
Cool! Well, have fun out there.
Thanks, Sash. You too.
Hey, should we be worried about them?
Nah. I've seen their performance and it's aiight.
But nowhere near as good as it could've been with me in control.
I just wanted all of us to succeed.
I was just being a good friend. Why couldn't they see that?
I know the feeling.
But no matter how badly you want someone to succeed, you can't force it.
Because sometimes being a good friend
just means being there for them when they need it the most.
Ladies and gentlefrogs,
I give you The Sharps!
♪ Took a leap through a box Super weird ♪
♪ To a swamp where frogs talk ♪
♪ O-oh ♪
♪ Now I'm stuck, got no plans Just my luck ♪
♪ I'll do the best that I can ♪
♪ O-oh ♪
♪ Making friends and enemies ♪
♪ It's weird But hey, it's grown on me ♪
♪ Bus, frogs, newts and toads Gonna be a bumpy road ♪
♪ Flies for snacks Worms for lunch ♪
♪ I think I actually love this swamp ♪
♪ It's no big deal Yeah, no big deal ♪
♪ Find a way to start again ♪
♪ Brush off the dirt And make some friends ♪
♪ It's no big deal Yeah, no big deal ♪
♪ I feel at home in a place That shouldn't be real ♪
♪ Crazy strange But it's no big deal ♪
Well, it's certainly charming.
I just hope there's a very cool guitar solo about to drop.
Here goes.
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ It's no big deal Yeah, no big deal ♪
♪ I feel at home in a place That shouldn't be real ♪
♪ Killer birds But it's no big deal ♪
♪ Riding snails But it's no big deal ♪
♪ Eating flies But it's no big deal ♪
♪ Finally me And it's no big deal ♪
Sasha, that was awesome. I'm so psyched you joined us.
Me too. Sorry it took so long.
I've just been informed that the next act has been canceled.
So give it up for your final contestant...
Grimetime!
Ah! Heck, yeah!
Ooh!
This piece is dedicated to the serenity of nature.
Whoa.
Well, I've seen enough.
Grime wins!
Yes! Yes!
Sorry we lost, Sash.
As much as it pains me to lose,
it was worth it to have so much fun with you guys up there.
All right folks, gather round. I got one more announcement.
Now, as I understand it, you three girls will be leaving us soon?
Yep, with the box charged, we'll be heading to Newtopia tomorrow
for the King to send us home.
Everyone, you've all done so much for me
and I'll miss you more than you could ever know.
Aw, shucks.
Hey, before I go, can we take a group photo?
Heck, yeah! Everybody line up!
Sprig, come on! Hurry! Hurry!