Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three consecutive decades (1990s, 2000s, and 2010s).
She has released ten albums, one of which is a compilation and nine of which are studio albums: Christina Aguilera (1999), Mi Reflejo (2000), My Kind of Christmas (2000), Stripped (2002), Back to Basics (2006), Keeps Gettin' Better: A Decade of Hits (2008), Bionic (2010), Lotus (2012), Liberation (2018) and AGUILERA (2022).
Aguilera is best known for her vocal ability, music videos, and ever-changing image. She includes themes of dealing with public scrutiny, her painful childhood, and female empowerment in her music. She has also dedicated much of her time as a philanthropist for charities, human rights and world issues. In 2009, she was named the Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme.
Car Wash
Christina Aguilera 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
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN JESSE WHITFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The fact this isnt on spotify is a crime
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HONESTLY
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It is now
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Dancing Queen it’s not on Apple Music though ☹️
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Its been on there since 2018
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You can say that again
@mbavfan1
People really did sleep on this song!! Had to come back to it in 2020
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Yassssss i love this song! I totally agree
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Fr lol
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My mom thought I didn’t know missy Elliot and I’m just scrolling and I saw this song