Car Wash
Christina A. & Missy Elliot Lyrics
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(This is a Shark Tale exclusive)
why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
(Here we go again)
why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
(Say what, say what, yeah)
why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Car wash, car wash
Ooh, do do do do do do do
Car wash, car wash
(Yeah, let's drop it on 'em like this)
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
You might not ever get rich, ha
Let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch
There ain't no telling who you might meet
A movie star or maybe a common thief
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash (sing it with me now)
Working at the car wash, yeah
(Oh, oh)
Come summer the work gets kind of hard
This ain't no place to be if you're planning on being a star
Let me tell you it's always cool
And the boss don't mind sometimes if you're acting like a fool
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh ooh ooh)
At the car wash (ow said, now come and work it with me now, yeah)
Working at the car wash, yeah
Said, said, said, sing
(Work and work)
Well those cars never stop coming
(Work and work)
Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work)
My fingers to the bone
(Work and work)
Keep on and can't wait till it's time to go home
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill it up, right away
Work at the, car wash
Sharks in the water make they jaws lock
When I swim through the grim, I'm too hot
why'all can make why'all bets
why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Shark's lair, bow down playa
'Cause this right here will be your worst nightmare (nightmare)
Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that
Turn this up and bang it all up in the surface
(Work and work)
9 to 5 I got to keep that fat stack coming
(Work and work)
No matter how big the shark is, the right keep running
(Work and work)
Washing cars ain't no place to be a superstar man
(Work and work)
That's why I work, and work
Working at the car wash (ohhh, yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (come on work, baby work it, say now)
At the car wash (ahh)
Working at the car wash, yeah
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
(Now keep it coming)
Ooh, do do do do do do (woo, so), na na na ah, ooh
(You may not ever get rich, but hey)
Hey, get your car washed today (hey)
Hey, get your car washed today
Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
The lyrics of Christina Aguilera's song Car Wash give off a fun and upbeat vibe that talks about working at a car wash, which is a common and unglamorous job, yet it highlights the positive aspects of it. The chorus repeats "car wash" several times, creating a catchy beat that makes the listener feel like they're in the car wash themselves. The opening line of the song "y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch" is a metaphor comparing the singer's status to someone more important and powerful than the rest of the employees. The song is meant to be a fresh and exclusive take on the Shark Tale movie, featuring the same characters as the movie, and using their experiences as inspiration for the lyrics.
The lyrics depict the character's journey working at the car wash, from summer days that can be challenging to work in to the boss allowing employees to act crazy sometimes, to the constant flow of cars that keep coming in to get washed. Despite all of this, the character enjoys the job and finds it "always cool." The song also emphasizes the importance of working at a steady job, even if it's not glamorous, and making money to support oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
I am a big deal, while everyone else is insignificant
Ooh, do do do do do do do
Car wash, car wash
The sound of the car wash is heard
You might not ever get rich, ha
Let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch
There ain't no telling who you might meet
A movie star or maybe a common thief
Working at a car wash may not make you rich, but it is better than manual labor, and you may encounter people from all walks of life
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash (sing it with me now)
Working at the car wash, yeah
The chorus is an anthem to working at the car wash
Come summer the work gets kind of hard
This ain't no place to be if you're planning on being a star
Let me tell you it's always cool
And the boss don't mind sometimes if you're acting like a fool
Summer brings tough work, so don't expect fame at the car wash, however, it is always a cool place to be, and sometimes the boss doesn't mind if you let loose and act foolish
Said, said, said, sing
(Work and work)
Well those cars never stop coming
(Work and work)
Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work)
My fingers to the bone
(Work and work)
Keep on and can't wait till it's time to go home
The repetition of 'work and work' emphasizes the constant flow of cars, and the need to keep working hard and efficiently
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill it up, right away
The car wash is advertised as a great deal and encourages customers to come in and get their car washed immediately
Work at the, car wash
Sharks in the water make they jaws lock
When I swim through the grim, I'm too hot
why'all can make why'all bets
why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Shark's lair, bow down playa
'Cause this right here will be your worst nightmare (nightmare)
Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that
Turn this up and bang it all up in the surface
The singer compares herself to a shark, and is not afraid of the competition; she will outshine anyone who comes her way
9 to 5 I got to keep that fat stack coming
No matter how big the shark is, the right keep running
Washing cars ain't no place to be a superstar man
That's why I work, and work
The singer recognizes the importance of hard work and keeping the money coming in, even if it is not a glamorous job
Working at the car wash (ohhh, yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (come on work, baby work it, say now)
At the car wash (ahh)
Working at the car wash, yeah
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the pride in working at the car wash
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
(Now keep it coming)
Ooh, do do do do do do (woo, so), na na na ah, ooh
(You may not ever get rich, but hey)
Hey, get your car washed today (hey)
Hey, get your car washed today
Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
The song concludes by encouraging listeners to keep coming to get their cars washed while acknowledging that it might not make them rich, but it is a phenomenal hit
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Paula Eduarda
Verse 1: Missy & (Christina Aguilera)]
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
This is a Shark Tale exclusive
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch (here we go again)
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
2004, phenominal hit (say what, say what, yeah)
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch, whoo
[Verse 2: Christina Aguilera & (Missy Elliott)]
Ooh, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Car wash, car wash (yeah, uh)
Ooh, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Car wash, car wash (uh, yeah, let's drop it on 'em like this)
Ooooh, do, do, do, do, do, do, na, na, na, ah, ooh
Ooooh, do, do, do, do, do, do, na, na, na, ah, ooh
[Verse 3: Christina Aguilera & (Missy Elliott)]
You might not ever get rich, ha (come on)
Let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch (uh)
There ain't no telling who you might meet
A movie star or maybe a common thief (yeah)
[Verse 4: Christina Aguilera]
Working at the car wash, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
At the car wash, yeah, ooh, yeah, yeah
At the car wash, sing it with me now
Working at the car wash yeah, whoo, ooh
[Verse 5: Christina Aguilera & (Missy Elliott)]
Come summer the work gets kind of hard (come on)
This ain't no place to be if you're planning on being a star, uh, being a star
Let me tell you it's always cool, cool
And the boss don't mind sometimes if you're acting like a fool
[Verse 6: Christina Aguilera]
Working at the car wash, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
At the car wash, yeah, ooh, ooh, ooh
At the car wash, ow, said, now come on and work it with me now
Working at the car wash yeah, said, said, said, sing
Said, said, said, sing
[Bridge: Christina Aguilera]
Work and work, well those cars never stop coming
Work and work, whoo, keep those rags and machines humming
Work and work my fingers to the bone
Work and work, keep on and can't wait until it's time to go home, uh
[Verse 7: Christina Aguilera]
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill it up, right away
[Verse 8: Missy Elliott & (Christina Aguilera)]
Work at the car wash
Sharks in the water make they jaws lock
When I swim through the grim I'm too hot
Y'all can make your bets, y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Shark's lair, bow down player
Cause this right here will be your worst nightmare (nightmare)
Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that
Turn this up and bang it all up in the surface
Work and work, nine to five I gotta keep that fat stack coming
Work and work, no matter how big this shark is, alright, keep running
Work and work, washing cars ain't no place to be a superstar man
Work and work, that's why I work, and work
[Verse 9: Christina Aguilera]
Working at the car wash, ohh, yeah
At the car wash, yeah, come on work, baby work it, say now
At the car wash, ahhhh
Working at the car wash, yeah
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
[Bridge: Christina Aguilera]
Ooooh, do, do, do, do, do, do, na, na, na, ah, ooh, uh, now keep it coming
Ooooh, do, do, do, do, do, do, na, na, na, ah, ooh, you may not ever get rich, but ah
[Outro: Christina Aguilera & (Missy Elliott)]
Hey, get your car washed today, hey
Hey, get your car washed today, hey
Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
Michael Marjieh
Why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
(This is a Shark Tale exclusive)
Why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
(Here we go again)
Why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
(Say what, say what, yeah)
Why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Ooh, do do do do do do do
Car wash, car wash
Ooh, do do do do do do do
Car wash, car wash
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
You might not ever get rich, ha
Let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch
There ain't no telling who you might meet
A movie star or maybe a common thief
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash (sing it with me now)
Working at the car wash, yeah
Come summer the work gets kind of hard
This ain't no place to be if you're planning on being a star
Let me tell you it's always cool
And the boss don't mind sometimes if you're acting like a fool
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh ooh ooh)
At the car wash (ow said, now come and work it with me now, yeah)
Working at the car wash, yeah
Said, said, said, sing
(Work and work)
Well those cars never stop coming
(Work and work)
Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work)
My fingers to the bone
(Work and work)
Keep on and can't wait till it's time to go home
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill it up, right away
Work at the, car wash
Sharks in the water make they jaws lock
When I swim through the grim, I'm too hot
Why'all can make why'all bets
Why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Shark's lair, bow down playa
'Cause this right here will be your worst nightmare (nightmare)
Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that
Turn this up and bang it all up in the surface
9 to 5 I got to keep that fat stack coming
(Work and work)
No matter how big the shark is, the right keep running
(Work and work)
Washing cars ain't no place to be a superstar man
(Work and work)
That's why I work, and work
Working at the car wash (ohhh, yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (come on work, baby work it, say now)
At the car wash (ahh)
Working at the car wash, yeah
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
(Now keep it coming)
Ooh, do do do do do do (woo, so), na na na ah, ooh
(You may not ever get rich, but hey)
Hey, get your car washed today (hey)
Hey, get your car washed today
Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
Source: LyricFind
Factual-Fantasy
This song has no business being this catchy.
Mama Cita
@Josh Washburn lmao π
Randon TimberWolf
Here's the thing: You can make a terrible movie, god awful that everyone just wants to forget. But if you're going to do so, make sure the soundtrack will keep people coming back.
Mr Edgy
@Yoji Bear I sea what you did there
rct3isepic
@Jason Goldman 100% agree
Arthur Blythe
I hate to see people say that this movie was bad. Its not. This movie was genuinely funny with great actors. And the music . . . SPECTACULAR. Yall in the comments are right when you say this was one of Dreamwork`s best movies.
Official ZW22
I didnβt ever think this movie was bad, as a kid I was just enjoying the music.
ashley jongwe
Imagine if they decided to create a live - action reboot?
Finn Groenewegen
@MichelangeloVA why was Oscar unlikable? Just a question btw. That fish was the goat to me.
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No it's terrible but it's so it's bad that it's good