Makin' Whoopee
Love's Rollercoaster: Journey of Marriage
Lyrics
Another bride, another June
Another wedding in June, symbolizing a recurring event.
Another sunny honeymoon
Another happy honeymoon in the sun, associated with marital joy.
Another season, another reason
Emphasizes the cyclical nature of weddings, implying routine.
For makin' whoopee
Introduction of the central theme: the purpose of marriage, making whoopee.
A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
Traditional customs at weddings, symbolized by rice and shoes.
The groom is nervous, he answers twice
The groom, anxious, agrees eagerly to the commitment.
Its really killin' that he's so willin'
Expresses irony - the groom's enthusiasm is figuratively "killing."
To make whoopee
Reiterates the central theme of the song: the purpose is to make whoopee.
Picture a little love nest
Imagines a cozy love nest, emphasizing the romantic aspect of marriage.
Down where the roses cling
Describes the love nest's location where roses symbolize love and romance.
Picture the same sweet love nest
Repeats the imagery of a sweet love nest, highlighting its enduring quality.
Think what a year can bring
Reflects on the changes and growth a year can bring in a relationship.
He's washin' dishes and baby clothes
Depicts the husband performing domestic tasks, suggesting a role reversal.
He's so ambitious he even sews
Highlights the husband's ambition in unconventional tasks like sewing.
But don't forget folks,
A reminder to the audience about the consequences of marriage.
That's what you get folks, for makin' whoopee
Stresses that the challenges are part of the package of making whoopee.
He doesn't make much money
The husband's financial struggles are introduced.
Five thousand dollars per;
Specifies a modest income, portraying financial difficulties.
Some judge who thinks he's funny
An amusing judge imposes an arbitrary amount for alimony.
Says, "You pay six to her."
The judge orders the husband to pay a higher amount, adding humor.
He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail?"
The husband questions the judge about potential failure.
The judge says, "Budge, right into jail.
The judge humorously advises the husband to go to jail instead of failing.
You'd better keep her
The judge suggests it's more economical for the husband to keep his wife.
I think it's cheaper
Humorous advice that maintaining the marriage is cheaper than making whoopee.
Than making whoopee."
Reiterates the central theme and provides a humorous conclusion to the song.
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