Makin' Whoopee
Makin' Whoopee: A Symphony of Love, Life, and Unexpected Turns
Lyrics
Another bride, another June
Another wedding in June, a common time for weddings.
Another sunny honeymoon
Another happy honeymoon in the sun.
Another season, another reason
Another time of the year, another reason for celebrating and having a good time.
For makin' whoopee
Expressing the idea of engaging in intimate activities, symbolized by "whoopee."
A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
Referring to traditional wedding customs, throwing shoes and rice for good luck.
The groom is nervous, he answers twice
The groom is anxious, perhaps indicating nervousness about the commitment.
Its really killin' that he's so willin'
Highlighting the irony that his eagerness is causing distress.
To make whoopee
Emphasizing the willingness of the groom to engage in intimate relations.
Picture a little love nest
Imagining a cozy love nest where the couple can find happiness.
Down where the roses cling
Describing the location of the love nest with clinging roses, symbolizing love.
Picture the same sweet love nest
Reiterating the image of the sweet love nest.
Think what a year can bring
Reflecting on the changes and developments that a year can bring to a relationship.
He's washin' dishes and baby clothes
Depicting the husband doing household chores, showing commitment.
He's so ambitious he even sews
Highlighting the husband's ambition, even engaging in traditionally female tasks like sewing.
But don't forget folks,
Cautioning the audience not to overlook the challenges of marriage.
That's what you get folks, for makin' whoopee
Stressing the consequences, possibly negative, of engaging in intimate activities.
He doesn't make much money
Indicating that the husband doesn't earn much money.
Five thousand dollars per;
Specifying the husband's income, a relatively small amount.
Some judge who thinks he's funny
Referring to a judge making a humorous ruling regarding financial responsibilities.
Says, "You pay six to her."
The judge orders the husband to pay more than he earns.
He says, "Now judge, suppose I fail?"
The husband questions the judge about the consequences of not meeting the financial demand.
The judge says, "Budge, right into jail.
The judge advises the husband that failing to comply will lead to imprisonment.
You'd better keep her
Suggesting that staying in the relationship, despite challenges, is a better option.
I think it's cheaper
Implying that maintaining the relationship is economically more sensible than facing legal consequences.
Than making whoopee."
Summing up the idea that staying in the relationship is a more cost-effective choice than facing legal troubles.
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