Cake
B-52's Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Take a little sip, take a little more
Spread icing nice and thick between the layers
Ooh, let it drip down the sides, who cares
Done with the batter
I am watching it drip down the sides
(If you want a better batter better beat it harder)
I said according to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
According to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
I am watching it drip down the sides
(If you want a better batter better beat it harder)
I am watching it drip down the sides
I said according to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
(Takes a long time for it to rise)
According to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
(Let it drip right down the sides)
According to my recipe
(Who cares)
I can't wait to put the icing on the cake
I, I can't wait to put the icing on the cake, cake
Hey, you know what I'd really like to do?
Say wha'?
I feel like makin' a cake
Ooh wah, what kind of cake do you want?
Umm, how about, pineapple upside-down cake?
Maybe a chocolate devil's food cake
Wah, nothin' like a chocolate devil's food cake
Ooh, how about an angel cake?
Umm, some cinnamon?
Yea, sure
Sugar?
Yea, uh huh, I swear
You got a pan the right size?
A pan?
It says in this cookbook it takes a long time to rise
I read that now, beware
Let's get this thing in the oven
Take a little, take a little nip
Take a little sip, take a little more
Spread icing nice and thick between the layers
Ooh let it drip down the sides, who cares
Done with the batter
I am watching it drip down the sides
(If you want a better batter better beat it harder)
I am watching it drip down the sides
I said according to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
According to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
Hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah
I can't wait to put the icing on the cake
Hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah
250 strokes to beat it, I just can't wait to eat it
The song "Cake" by the B-52's is a quirky and humorous take on the process of baking a cake. The lyrics describe the various steps that go into baking a cake, from adding ingredients and mixing the batter to spreading icing and waiting for the cake to rise. The tone of the song is playful and slightly absurdist, with the repeated refrains of "I am watching it drip down the sides" and "according to my recipe" adding to the whimsical feel.
One interpretation of the lyrics is that they represent a desire for creative self-expression. Baking a cake can be seen as a form of artistic expression, and the song suggests that the act of making a cake is just as important as the finished product. The repeated refrain of "I can't wait to put the icing on the cake" can be interpreted as a desire to put the finishing touches on a creative project and share it with others.
Overall, "Cake" is a lighthearted and fun song that celebrates the joy of baking and creativity. Its playful lyrics and catchy tune make it a favorite among fans of the B-52's and a great addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a little, take a little nip
Let's add a little bit of alcohol to this cake recipe
Take a little sip, take a little more
Just a little bit more alcohol won't hurt
Spread icing nice and thick between the layers
We need to spread a thick layer of icing between the cake layers
Ooh, let it drip down the sides, who cares
It doesn't matter if the icing drips down the sides, it'll still be delicious
Done with the batter
We've finished mixing the cake batter
I am watching it drip down the sides
I'm paying close attention to how the icing is dripping down the cake layers
(If you want a better batter better beat it harder)
We need to beat the batter harder for a better cake texture
I said according to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
The recipe requires a slow baking time
According to my recipe, you put it on a slow bake
The recipe requires a slow baking time
(Takes a long time for it to rise)
The cake needs a long time to rise in the oven
(Let it drip right down the sides)
I'm okay with the icing dripping down the cake layers
(Who cares)
It doesn't matter if the icing drips down the sides
I can't wait to put the icing on the cake
I'm excited to add the frosting to the cake
I, I can't wait to put the icing on the cake, cake
I'm really looking forward to frosting this cake
Hey, you know what I'd really like to do?
I have an idea
Say wha'?
What's that?
I feel like makin' a cake
I want to bake a cake
Ooh wah, what kind of cake do you want?
What type of cake would you like?
Umm, how about, pineapple upside-down cake?
I think we should make a pineapple upside-down cake
Maybe a chocolate devil's food cake
We could make a chocolate devil's food cake instead
Wah, nothin' like a chocolate devil's food cake
Chocolate devil's food cake is the best
Ooh, how about an angel cake?
We could also make an angel food cake
Umm, some cinnamon?
Let's add some cinnamon to the cake batter
Yea, sure
Okay
Sugar?
Do we have enough sugar?
Yea, uh huh, I swear
Yes, we have enough sugar
You got a pan the right size?
Do we have a baking pan that's the right size?
A pan?
What do you mean by pan?
It says in this cookbook it takes a long time to rise
The cookbook says that the cake needs plenty of time to rise
I read that now, beware
I just noticed that warning in the cookbook
Let's get this thing in the oven
Let's start baking this cake
Hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah hah
Haha
250 strokes to beat it, I just can't wait to eat it
We need to beat the batter 250 times, but it's going to be worth it when we get to eat it
Lyrics © SENTRIC MUSIC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind