Raven-Symoné Collapses in Laughter After Failing to Recognize Her Own Song Lyrics

The actress was stumped when quizzed on lyrics from her 2008 cover of 'Double Dutch Bus'.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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During a recent episode of her podcast, Raven-Symoné was left in hysterics after failing to recognize lyrics from her own song 'Double Dutch Bus,' which she recorded for the soundtrack of her 2008 movie 'College Road Trip.' The former Disney star initially thought the lyrics were from a 'white' person's song before eventually realizing they were her own.

Why it matters

Raven-Symoné's inability to identify her own song lyrics highlights the sometimes fleeting nature of fame and the challenges artists can face in remembering their own musical catalog, especially older or less popular works. The moment also provides a lighthearted glimpse into Raven's self-deprecating sense of humor.

The details

On her podcast 'Tea Time With Raven and Miranda,' Raven-Symoné was playing a game where she had to identify songs based on lyrics. When presented with the lyrics 'I gotta walk to work 15 blocks. Just start it, I already got a hole in my socks,' Raven initially thought it was 'definitely somebody white' before guessing 'Kanye.' After her producer revealed the lyrics were from Raven's own 2008 cover of 'Double Dutch Bus,' the actress collapsed in hysterical laughter, admitting she had completely forgotten the song was hers.

  • Raven-Symoné recorded 'Double Dutch Bus' for the soundtrack of her 2008 movie 'College Road Trip'.
  • Raven appeared on season 2 of 'The Masked Singer' in 2019, performing as Black Widow.

The players

Raven-Symoné

An American actress, singer, and television personality, best known for her roles on the Disney Channel series 'That's So Raven' and 'Raven's Home'.

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What they’re saying

“This is definitely somebody white.”

— Raven-Symoné

“This is 'Double Dutch Bus' by Raven-Symoné.”

— Raven-Symoné's producer

“Oh my God. 'It's obviously somebody white.' Oh my God. I sang that?”

— Raven-Symoné

The takeaway

Raven-Symoné's inability to recognize lyrics from her own song highlights the sometimes fleeting nature of fame and the challenges artists can face in remembering their own musical catalog, especially older or less popular works. However, the actress's self-deprecating reaction to the moment provides a lighthearted glimpse into her sense of humor.