We're Coming to Dinner
Invitation to Revelry: The Guess Who's Arrival
Lyrics
Hey all you mothers
Addressing individuals (possibly in authority or older figures).
Don't be putting us down
Advising not to criticize or belittle.
You'd better run and tell the others
Warn others about their impending visit.
We'll be coming around your house tonight
Announcing the intention to visit someone's home tonight.
So get the best things polished up and make them shine
Requesting the host to prepare and present their best items in the home.
We're coming to dine
Expressing the purpose of the visit is to have dinner.
You'd better believe it
Asserting the certainty of their arrival.
We're coming to dine
Reiterating the intention to have dinner at the host's place.
Polished up all our leathers
Having prepared their appearance, possibly indicating anticipation or respect for the occasion.
Even combed our hair
Signifying grooming and tidying up for the event.
Thought about conversation
Considering topics for conversation before the visit.
But just wait 'till we get there tonight
Implying that the real conversation will occur upon arrival.
We'll be such fascinating guests
Assuming they will be interesting and engaging guests.
Food and wine
Expecting food and wine to be provided at the dinner.
We're coming to dine
Reiterating the purpose of the visit to dine at the host's place.
Whether you like it or not
Indicating determination to visit, regardless of the host's preference.
We're coming to dine
Reaffirming the intention to dine at the host's house.
Hey all you mothers
Repeating the earlier message to a wider audience.
Don't be putting us down
Advising against criticism or disparagement.
You'd better run and tell the others
Reiterating the warning to inform others about their imminent arrival.
We'll be coming around your house tonight
Restating the plan to visit the house tonight.
So get the best things polished up and make them shine
Requesting the host to prepare and display the best items in the house.
We're coming to dine
Repeating the purpose of the visit, emphasizing the dinner.
You'd better believe it
Asserting the certainty of their arrival once again.
We're coming to dine
Reiterating the intention to dine at the host's house, regardless of their preference.
Whether you like it or not
Emphasizing the determination to dine at the host's house.
We're coming to dine
Confirming the plan to dine at the host's house.
Oh yeah oh yeah we're coming to dine.
Expressing excitement or confidence about their forthcoming dinner.
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