Stop Draggin' My Car Around
Parking Woes Unleashed: Weird Al's Towed Tale
Lyrics
Had to park my car for just five minutes.
The speaker left their car parked for a short time.
I had to go inside to use the phone.
They went indoors briefly to use the phone.
When I came back again, my car was gone. Well,
Upon returning, their car was missing.
I didn't know it was a loading zone.
The speaker didn't realize it was a loading zone where they parked.
What a bummer, I is so brought down.
Expressing disappointment or frustration about the situation.
I had to chase that tow truck a over town, yellin'
The speaker had to chase the tow truck around town to retrieve the car, shouting in frustration.
Stop draggin' my
Repeated plea to stop towing or taking away their car.
Stop draggin' my
-Stop draggin' my car around.
-Took my baby to the local disco.
The speaker took their partner to a disco for entertainment.
I was jumpin' like a maniac.
The speaker danced energetically at the disco.
But the owner came and pulled me off the floor. Then
The owner interrupted the speaker's dancing and took them to an office.
He took me to his little office in the back.
The owner engaged in a conversation with the speaker.
He said, "I really like your snaggletooth necklace.
The owner complimented the speaker's fashion choices.
Your pants are groovy, and your hair's okay.
More compliments on the speaker's attire.
But, man, that car of yours is so uncool.
The owner criticized the speaker's car, deeming it uncool.
Like wow, I'm sorry, but we towed it away!"
The owner apologizes but mentions they towed the car away.
Stop draggin' my
Repetition of the plea to stop towing the car away.
Stop draggin' my
-Stop draggin' my car around!
-Now I'm at home. I'm watchin' "Gilligan's Island."
The speaker is at home watching TV.
Guess it's time to trade my old car in.
Considering trading in their old car for something else.
For twenty dollars and my '64 Plymouth,
Suggesting what they might get in exchange for their old car.
Maybe I could get a second-hand Schwinn.
Considering a second-hand bicycle as an option.
Look out the window, there's a
A tow truck arrives, and the driver explains the car is being taken due to late payments.
Tow truck in the driveway.
-I grabbed the driver and I asked him why.
-He said, "I'm sorry, kid, you're late with the payments.
-It's time to kiss your little car goodbye."
-Stop draggin' my
Repeated plea to stop dragging the car away.
Stop draggin' my
-Stop draggin' my car around!
-Stop draggin' my car around!
Reiteration of the plea to stop taking the car.
Listen, the check's in the mail. No, really!
The speaker insists that the payment is on its way.
Stop draggin' my car around!
Repeating the plea to stop towing the car.
Oh man, I just had the hub caps painted!
Mentioning that the hub caps were recently painted, expressing concern for the car's condition.
Stop draggin' my car around!
The speaker left a sandwich in the car and wants it to stop being taken away.
Hey! Hey, I left a sandwich in the back seat!
A humorous plea, indicating something left valuable in the car.
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