Flight of the Conchords
Bret you've got it going on Lyrics


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Hey there Bret, I see you looking down.
Don't want to see my little buddy there with a frown.
Just because I get more women than you, well that's only because they don't know you like I do.
Sure, you're weedy and kind of shy.
But some girlie out there must be needy for a weedy, shy guy.
They want you as the needle when they're rolling in the hay.
Just hear me out when I say...
Bret, you got it going on.
The ladies will get to know your sexuality when they get to know your personality.
I said, Bret, you got it going on.
Not in a gay way, just in a "hey mate, I wanted to say that you're looking okay, mate."
Why can't a heterosexual guy,
Tell a heterosexual guy that he thinks his booty is fly.
Not all the time, obviously, just when he's got a problem with his self esteem.
Don't let anybody tell you you're not humpable.
Because you're bumpable.
Well, I hope this doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.
If I say you've got a boom ow-ow.
Come on Bret, help me out now.

Bret, you got it going on.
(You got it going on!)
That's the conclusion that I've come to.
But that doesn't mean that I want to bum you.
Bret, you got it going on.
(Got it going on...)
No doubt about it, we'd be gettin crazy.
If one of us was lucky enough to be born a lady.

If one of us was a lady, and I was your man, if I was your man.
Well, sometimes it gets lonely, and I need a woman.
And then I imagine you with some bosoms.
In fact, one time when we were touring and I was really lonely.
And we were sharing that twin room in the hotel.
I put a wig on you, when you were sleeping, I put a wig on you.
Oh, ohhh, oooooh, oh, and I just laid there and spooned you.





Bret, you got it going on.

Overall Meaning

In this song, Flight of the Conchords member Jemaine is boosting the confidence of his bandmate Bret by pointing out that he has a lot going for him. He acknowledges that Bret is "weedy and kind of shy," but argues that there must be some women out there who are looking for a "weedy, shy guy." Jemaine tells Bret that he has a great personality that women will appreciate once they get to know him. He even compliments Bret's "booty" and tells him not to let anyone say he's not "humpable."


Line by Line Meaning

Hey there Bret, I see you looking down.
I noticed you seem upset, Bret.


Don't want to see my little buddy there with a frown.
I don't like to see you sad, my friend.


Just because I get more women than you, well that's only because they don't know you like I do.
I attract more women than you do, Bret, but it's only because they haven't gotten to know you as well as I have.


Sure, you're weedy and kind of shy.
I know you're not very muscular and can be introverted at times, Bret.


But some girlie out there must be needy for a weedy, shy guy.
There must be a woman out there who finds those qualities attractive, Bret.


They want you as the needle when they're rolling in the hay.
Some women want you to be the thin, pointy object used during sexual activity, Bret.


Just hear me out when I say...
Let me explain further, Bret.


Bret, you got it going on.
Bret, you're attractive and desirable.


The ladies will get to know your sexuality when they get to know your personality.
Women will find you sexually appealing once they get to know you better as a person, Bret.


I said, Bret, you got it going on.
I really mean it, Bret. You're a catch.


Not in a gay way, just in a "hey mate, I wanted to say that you're looking okay, mate."
I'm not saying this in a homosexual way, Bret. Just trying to compliment you, mate.


Why can't a heterosexual guy, Tell a heterosexual guy that he thinks his booty is fly.
Why is it not okay for a straight guy to tell another straight guy that he finds his butt attractive, Bret?


Not all the time, obviously, just when he's got a problem with his self esteem.
Not constantly, of course. Only when he's feeling insecure, Bret.


Don't let anybody tell you you're not humpable.
Don't listen to anyone who says you're not worthy of having sex with, Bret.


Because you're bumpable.
You're definitely capable of having sex, Bret.


Well, I hope this doesn't make you feel uncomfortable.
I don't want to make you feel awkward, Bret.


If I say you've got a boom ow-ow.
If I tell you that you have an impressive physique, Bret.


Come on Bret, help me out now.
Agree with me, Bret. You know it's true.


That's the conclusion that I've come to.
That's my final verdict, Bret.


But that doesn't mean that I want to bum you.
I don't want to have sex with you, Bret. I just find you attractive.


No doubt about it, we'd be gettin crazy.
If one of us was born female, we'd definitely be engaging in wild sexual activity, Bret.


If one of us was a lady, and I was your man, if I was your man.
If I were a woman and we were romantically involved, Bret.


Well, sometimes it gets lonely, and I need a woman.
Sometimes I feel lonely and need female companionship, Bret.


And then I imagine you with some bosoms.
I imagine you with breasts, Bret.


In fact, one time when we were touring and I was really lonely.
In fact, there was one instance while we were on tour and I felt particularly lonely, Bret.


And we were sharing that twin room in the hotel.
We were staying in a hotel room with twin beds together, Bret.


I put a wig on you, when you were sleeping, I put a wig on you.
I placed a wig on your head while you were sleeping, Bret.


Oh, ohhh, oooooh, oh, and I just laid there and spooned you.
And I just lay there spooning you while making those sounds, Bret.


Bret, you got it going on.
Overall, Bret, you're very desirable and sexually attractive.




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@HatsTour

This scene still cracks me up all these years later.

@robertclarke7848

Still?

@jellis9618

Still bloody hilarious.

@thesuncollective1475

@greg55666

How could that be gay, if you're pretending they're a woman? That is my favorite moment in the entire show ever.

@TerranceMann

i've been asking that question for 15 years now..

@4DeMS

How, Indeed?

@LTPottenger

The logic is irrefutable!

@holloify_tensa_zangetsu

I'm with you 😂😂😂 it's such a horrible/legitimate argument

@peteblaxmith

only after asking Bret "Would it be gay to write you a song? To cheer you up?"

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