The Shermans were brought onto the film by Walt Disney, who felt that the film in keeping with Rudyard Kipling's book was too dark for family viewing. In a deliberate effort to keep the score light, this song as well as the Sherman Brothers' other contributions to the score generally concern darker subject matter than the accompanying music would suggest.
Walt Disney added The Shermans to the film because he thought it was too intense for family audiences based on Rudyard Kipling's book. To lighten the mood, this song and the Sherman Brothers' other musical contributions typically explore darker themes despite their cheerful sound.