<P> The song makes use of nonsense phrases such as "oombayseeyou" and "seemoobadeeyah". These were added on the grounds that they sounded good and felt right and use of a dictionary word would not have been an improvement . In addition, the song contains a penny whistle solo played by Rusted Root member John Buynak . </P> <P> Critical reception has been mixed . In January 2014, in a review for Cruel Sun, Kurt Keefner said that "the African vocal riff from "Send Me on My Way" is bad Ladysmith Black Mambazo ", whereas Chris Baker of Syracuse.com said "The song's pep and lightheartedness is undoubtedly responsible for its success . Unlike the fervor found in songs like "Ecstasy" or "Lost in a Crowd," "Send Me on My Way" is unbridled optimism--perfect for a children's movie ." </P> <P> It has since maintained wide recognition through its frequent use in motion picture soundtracks, most notably in the movie adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda, as well as Ice Age from Blue Sky Studios . This also includes other media, such as: </P> <Ul> <Li> Party of Five (1996 soundtrack) </Li> <Li> Pie in the Sky (1996) </Li> <Li> Matilda (1996) </Li> <Li> Race the Sun (1996) </Li> <Li> The Theory of Flight (1998) </Li> <Li> Ice Age (2002) </Li> <Li> Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) </Li> <Li> Standing Still (2005) </Li> <Li> Used as theme music for Treehouse's Are We There Yet?: World Adventure (2007--2009) </Li> <Li> Alpha and Omega (2010) </Li> <Li> Chuck (2011) </Li> <Li> Featured song in NHL and NCAA campaigns for Enterprise Rent - A-Car, which aired 254 times between 2011--2013 </Li> <Li> New Girl--Season 1, Episode 12 (2012) </Li> <Li> Cuckoo--Season 3, Episode 7 (BBC 3 version) (2015) </Li> <Li> Big Mouth - Season 1, Episode 4 (2017) </Li> </Ul>

Send me on my way — rusted root