Car Wash
Christina Aguilera Ft.Missy Elliot Lyrics


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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

(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)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Christina Aguilera Ft. Missy Elliot's song Car Wash revolve around the experience of working at a car wash. The song starts with Aguilera bragging about her status as a big catch while the others are small tuna fish. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "car wash" while the beat intensifies. The lyrics continue to talk about the life of a car wash worker, how the work can sometimes be hard, but also how it can be a fun experience with the right attitude.


The song also touches on the idea of success and fame. The lyrics suggest that not everyone will get rich, but working hard can still lead to a fulfilling life. Additionally, the song incorporates references to the movie Shark Tale, which starred both Aguilera and Elliot.


Overall, the song celebrates the hard work of car wash employees while also promoting a positive attitude towards work and life.


Line by Line Meaning

Why'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
I am exceptional, unlike everyone else


Ooh, do do do do do do do Car wash, car wash
Sound effects and repetition of the phrase '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
Introducing the song and more sound effects


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 is a better alternative to other jobs, and you can meet various people


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
Working at the car wash is fun and catchy


(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
Summertime work can be tough, but it's still not the worst job and the boss is cool with some antics


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
Keep working hard and diligently, and you'll eventually get 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
Promoting car wash services


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
Continuing the theme of being exceptional and warning enemies to back off


(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 hard is necessary to make money and succeed, but it's not glamorous


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)
Encouraging more participation and keeping the momentum going


Hey, get your car washed today (hey) Hey, get your car washed today Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
More promotion of car wash services, with a nod to the popularity of the song




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORMAN JESSE WHITFIELD

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@Anna101shark

The fact this isnt on spotify is a crime

@arvbihoe4413

HONESTLY

@dancingqueen8736

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

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People really did sleep on this song!! Had to come back to it in 2020

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