So What
Alvin & The Chipmunks Lyrics


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I guess I just lost my boyfriend
I don't know where he went
So I'm gonna spend my money
I'm not gonna pay his rent

I got a brand new attitude
And I'm gonna wear it tonight
I'm gonna get in trouble
I wanna start a fight

I wanna start a fight
I wanna start a fight

So, so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you

And guess what?
I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you

Tonight I'm all right
I'm just fine
And you're a tool

So, so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't want you tonight

The waiter just took my table
And gave it to David Seville
I guess I'll go sit with Simon
At least he is keepin' his bill

What if this song's on the radio?
Then somebody's gonna cry
I'm going to get in trouble
And then we'll start to fight

He's gonna start his fight
Well, I wanna get in a fight

So, so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you

And guess what?
I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you

Tonight I'm all right
I'm just fine
And you're a tool

So, so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't want you tonight

You weren't there, you never were
You want it all but that's not fair
I gave you life, I gave my all
You weren't there, you let me fall

So, so what?
I'm still a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't need you

And guess what?
I'm havin' more fun
And now that we're done
I'm gonna show you

Tonight I'm all right
I'm just fine
And you're a tool

So, so what?
I am a rock star
I got my rock moves
And I don't want you tonight, no, no

No, I don't want you tonight
No, I'll be fine, yeah, just fine
And you're a tool

So, so what?




Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I don't need you tonight, no, no, no, no

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alvin & The Chipmunks’s song, “So What” portray a narrative of empowerment and self-confidence in the wake of a break-up. The songwriter has lost her boyfriend and does not know where he went. So, she decides to take control of her life and spend her money without the responsibility of paying for her ex-boyfriend’s rent. She acquires a new attitude and wants to showcase it by getting in trouble and starting a fight.


Line by Line Meaning

I guess I just lost my boyfriend
I am unsure of where my boyfriend has gone and feel like I have lost him.


I don't know where he went
I have no idea where my boyfriend has gone.


So I'm gonna spend my money
Instead of worrying about my boyfriend, I am going to spend my money.


I'm not gonna pay his rent
I am no longer going to be responsible for paying my ex-boyfriend's rent.


I got a brand new attitude
I have a new and more positive outlook.


And I'm gonna wear it tonight
I am going to show off my new attitude tonight.


I'm gonna get in trouble
I am not afraid to cause some trouble.


I wanna start a fight
I want to start a physical altercation with someone.


So, so what?
I do not care about the consequences of my actions.


I'm still a rock star
Despite my breakup and tough times, I am still a rock star at heart.


I got my rock moves
I have the skills to be a rock star and am ready to show them off.


And I don't need you
I do not need my ex-boyfriend to be a rock star or to be happy.


And guess what?
Here's a surprise for you.


I'm havin' more fun
I am enjoying myself more now that I am single and free.


And now that we're done
Now that my relationship is over.


I'm gonna show you
I am going to prove to my ex-boyfriend that I am better off without him.


Tonight I'm all right
I am feeling great tonight.


I'm just fine
I am doing well despite the breakup.


And you're a tool
My ex-boyfriend was not a good partner and was unpleasant to be around.


The waiter just took my table
Someone just treated me unfairly.


And gave it to David Seville
Someone else got special treatment instead of me.


I guess I'll go sit with Simon
I am going to find comfort with someone else instead of being upset.


At least he is keepin' his bill
At least someone is being responsible and paying their own expenses.


What if this song's on the radio?
This song could potentially cause someone to become emotional or angry.


Then somebody's gonna cry
Someone is going to become emotional and cry because of the song.


He's gonna start his fight
Someone else is going to initiate a fight.


Well, I wanna get in a fight
I also want to participate in the fight.


You weren't there, you never were
My ex-boyfriend was not present in our relationship.


You want it all but that's not fair
My ex-boyfriend was selfish and wanted everything his way.


I gave you life, I gave my all
I put a lot of time and energy into the relationship with my ex.


You weren't there, you let me fall
My ex-boyfriend was not there to support me when I needed him.


No, I don't want you tonight
I do not want anything to do with my ex-boyfriend tonight.


No, I'll be fine, yeah, just fine
I will be okay without my ex-boyfriend in my life.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
An exclamation of defiance and independence.


I don't need you tonight, no, no, no, no
I am perfectly fine without my ex-boyfriend and do not need him tonight or ever.




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