Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Divergent Desires in Harmony: Let's Call the Whole Thing Off
Lyrics
Things have come to a pretty pass,
Expressing dissatisfaction with the current situation.
Our romance is growing flat,
Our love affair is losing its excitement or intensity.
For you like this and the other
Indicating differences in preferences or choices.
While I go for this and that.
Highlighting individual preferences that differ.
Goodness knows what the end will be,
Uncertainty about how things will turn out.
Oh, I don't know where I'm at...
Feeling lost or confused about the situation.
It looks as if we two will never be one,
Seeming unlikely that the two people will unite or agree.
Something must be done.
Implying a need for action or resolution.
You say eether and I say eyether,
Highlighting differences in pronunciation.
You say neether and I say nyther,
Further emphasizing differences in pronunciation.
Eether, eyether, neether, nyther,
Repeating differences in pronunciation humorously.
Let's call the whole thing off!
Suggesting ending the relationship due to these differences.
You like potato and I like potahto,
Comparing preferences in a humorous way.
You like tomato and I like tomahto,
Continuing to humorously compare different preferences.
Potato, potahto, tomato, tomahto!
Reiterating the humor in contrasting preferences.
Let's call the whole thing off!
Proposing ending the relationship due to these differences.
But oh! If we call the whole thing off,
Expressing concern about the consequences of ending the relationship.
Then we must part.
Implying separation if they end the relationship.
And oh! If we ever part,
Expressing emotional pain caused by separation.
Then that might break my heart!
Highlighting the potential emotional impact of parting ways.
So, if you like pajamas and I like pajahmas,
Mocking differences in pronunciation regarding clothing.
I'll wear pajamas and give up pajahmas.
Indicating a willingness to adapt for the sake of the relationship.
For we know we need each other,
Recognizing mutual dependence or reliance.
So we better call the calling off off.
Suggesting that they shouldn't end the relationship.
Let's call the whole thing off!
Repeating the suggestion to end the relationship humorously.
You say laughter and I say lawfter,
Highlighting differences in pronunciation again.
You say after and I say awfter,
Continuing to emphasize differences in pronunciation.
Laughter, lawfter, after, awfter,
Playfully repeating differences in pronunciation.
Let's call the whole thing off!
Suggesting ending the relationship due to these differences.
You like vanilla and I like vanella,
Jokingly highlighting differences in taste.
You, sa's'parilla and I sa's'parella,
Continuing to humorously compare different preferences.
Vanilla, vanella, Choc'late, strawb'ry!
Playfully reiterating contrasting tastes.
Let's call the whole thing off!
Proposing ending the relationship due to these differences.
But oh! If we call the whole thing off,
Expressing concern about the consequences of ending the relationship.
Then we must part.
Implying separation if they end the relationship.
And oh! If we ever part,
Expressing emotional pain caused by separation.
Then that might break my heart!
Highlighting the potential emotional impact of parting ways.
So, if you go for oysters and I go for ersters
Mocking differences in pronunciation regarding food.
I'll order oysters and cancel the ersters.
Indicating a willingness to compromise for the relationship.
For we know we need each other,
Recognizing mutual dependence or reliance.
So we better call the calling off off!
Suggesting that they shouldn't end the relationship.
Let's call the whole thing off!
Repeating the suggestion to end the relationship humorously.
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