Mix Tape
Avenue Q [Original Broadway Cast] Lyrics
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Princeton.
He likes me.
I think he likes me.
But does he 'like me' like me,
Like I like him?
Will we be friends,
I think he's interested,
But I'm not sure.
Come in!
Princeton:
Hiya, Kate!
Kate Monster:
Princeton! Hi!
Princeton:
Hi! Listen, I was going through my CDs
yesterday, and I kept coming across songs
I thouht you'd like, so I made you this tape.
Kate Monster:
Oh, that's so sweet!
Can I get you a drink? Or a snack?
Princeton:
Actually, do you mind if I use your bathroom?
Kate Monster:
Go right ahead.
Princeton:
Oh, thank you!
Kate Monster:
A mix tape.
He made a mix tape.
He was thinking of me,
Which shows he cares!
Sometimes when someone
Has a crush on you
They'll make you a mix tape
To give you a clue.
Let's see...
"You've Got A Friend"
"The Theme From 'Friends'"
"That's What Friends Are For"
Shit!
Oh, but look!
"A Whole New World"
"Kiss The Girl"
"My Cherie Amour"
Oh, Princeton! He does like me!
"I Am The Walrus"
"Fat Bottomed Girls"
"Yellow Submarine"
What does this mean?
Princeton:
Hey Kate, you might wanna not go in there for a while.
Kate Monster:
Princeton, thank you for this tape.
I was just looking at side A. Great songs!
Princeton:
Oh, well, did you get to side B yet?
Kate Monster:
No, not yet.
Princeton:
Oh, it's great! Check it out.
Kate Monster:
Yeah?
Princeton:
Right here...
Kate Monster:
"Stuck On You"
Princeton:
"Love Me Do"
Kate Monster:
"My Heart Will Go On"
I loved "Titanic"!
Princeton:
Uhh, it was all right.
"She's Got A Way"
Kate Monster:
"Yesterday"
Princeton:
"Goodnight Saigon!"
From the Russia concert!
Kate Monster:
Oh. Great.
"Through The Years"
Princeton:
"The Theme From 'Cheers'"
Kate Monster:
"Moving Right Along"
Nice tape.
Princeton:
Oh, there's one more...
"I Have To Say I Love You In A Song"
Kate Monster:
Princeton, that's so sweet!
I've never gotten such a nice present from a guy.
Princeton:
Awww. Well, I'm glad you like it.
But, I have to go now. I'm gonna make one
for Brian and Christmas Eve and Gary and
Nicky and Rod and Trekkie Monster and everyone!
Kate Monster:
Oh.
Princeton:
Oh, and, uh -
Kate Monster:
Yes?
Princeton:
What are you doing tonight?
Kate Monster:
Grading term papers. But it's kindergarten,
so they're very short. Why?
Princeton:
Everyone's going to hear this singer at the
Around The Clock Cafe. Do you want to go with me?
Kate Monster:
Like, a date?
Princeton:
Sure! A date. It'll be a blast.
Kate Monster:
I'd love to come!
Princeton:
Okay! Well, I'll see you then.
Kate Monster:
Okay!
Princeton:
Okay, bye.
Kate Monster:
Bye!
He likes me!
The song "Mix Tape" from Avenue Q is a duet between the characters Kate Monster and Princeton. In the song, Kate Monster receives a mix tape from Princeton and analyses the songs, which she believes shows that he has a crush on her. She is uncertain if he just wants to be friends or something more, and the mix tape gives her some clues. She realizes that Princeton has selected songs that are meaningful and important to her, and is convinced that he likes her back. In the end, he asks her out on a date, which confirms her suspicions.
The song is a humorous take on modern dating rituals and the mix tape phenomenon, which was popular in the 80s and 90s. The lyrics examine the anxiety and excitement of trying to figure out if someone likes you back, the small clues we look for, and the mixed signals we sometimes receive. It also comments on the power of music to convey emotions and messages.
Line by Line Meaning
He likes me.
Kate believes that Princeton is interested in her.
I think he likes me.
Kate is not fully sure if Princeton has romantic feelings for her.
But does he 'like me' like me,
Like I like him?
Kate wonders if Princeton's feelings for her are as strong as her feelings for him.
Will we be friends,
Or something more?
Kate is uncertain if her relationship with Princeton will stay as friendship or develop into something romantic.
I think he's interested,
But I'm not sure.
Kate is aware that Princeton is showing interest in her, but she's still unsure of his true feelings towards her.
A mix tape.
Princeton has made a mix tape for Kate.
He made a mix tape.
Princeton has created a compilation of songs for Kate.
He was thinking of me,
Which shows he cares!
Princeton's mix tape suggests that he cares about Kate and wants to show her that he's thinking of her.
Sometimes when someone
Has a crush on you
They'll make you a mix tape
To give you a clue.
Kate is aware that creating a mix tape can be a sign that someone has feelings for her.
What does this mean?
Kate is unsure of the message behind some of the songs on the mix tape.
Princeton, thank you for this tape.
Kate expresses her gratitude towards Princeton for the mix tape.
I loved "Titanic"!
Kate enjoys the song on the mix tape that is related to the movie 'Titanic'.
Nice tape.
Kate compliments the mix tape that Princeton made for her.
Princeton, that's so sweet!
I've never gotten such a nice present from a guy.
Kate is touched by the gift of the mix tape and is appreciative of Princeton's effort.
He likes me!
Kate feels confident that Princeton has romantic feelings for her.
Contributed by Declan E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
talamioros
I love how in the West End performance, when Kate goes 'I am the Walrus' she looks up blankly at the audience. Cracks me up every time. XD And when she says 'he likes me.' at the end she says it in a sort of throaty sigh of relief. Understated but I think even more heartwarming than the excited 'he likes me!' here.
Teddy Bickel
Fun fact: on spotify, this song is marked as explicit, but The Internet is for Porn and You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want, are NOT marked as explicit
Joy Rollins
What
hamiltonlover 342
Jayson Bickel what even
Nullifidian
It's probably because Kate drops a four-letter word in this song, but there's nothing in "The Internet is For Porn" or "You Can Be as Loud as the Hell You Want" that's considered a "rude word", which just goes to show you how ridiculous and inconsistent this rule can be.
JustN
Jarringly Jayson Spotify enjoys irony i've noticed.
Jimzfinn
Why this one, though? It’s one of the most innocent songs in the musical.
book__wyrm
You know you've been teaching kindergarten too long when you say "But does he like me like me?"
Zakarias Hartley
don't get it
PigBoy99
@Zakarias Hartley “like like” is the term kids use for love