Ain't It All Amusing
Elf Lyrics


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Baby if you flatter me, you might get somewhere
But I ain't gonna flatter you 'coz I don't really care
Ain't it all, ain't it all amusing

Now, now maybe if you get the sign, I might be a man
Baby you forgot the time, I'll do the best I can
Ain't it all, ain't it all, ain't it all amusing
Well, ain't it all, right, right, ain't it all amusing

Make me laugh.....
Hey, Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water
Jill fell down and broke her crown
And that's the way it oughta.....
Well, ain't it all now, all now, all, ain't it all amusing
I say, ain't it all, right, ain't it all amusing

Oh, oh yeah
Oh, Baby if you flatter me, you might get somewhere
But I ain't gonna flatter you 'coz I don't really care
Ain't it all, ain't it all amusing
Ha-ha




Well, ain't it all, right, right, ain't it all amusing
All amusing

Overall Meaning

The song Ain't It All Amusing by ELF is a sardonic call-out to a person who is trying to impress the singer. The lyrics are straightforward, with the singer acknowledging that they might be persuaded by flattery, but they refuse to flatter the other person because they don't care enough. The chorus repeats the titular phrase "ain't it all amusing" several times, a cynical reference to the superficiality of social interactions and the people who seek validation through them.


The second verse takes a slightly more serious tone, with the singer hinting that if the other person recognizes their boundaries and respects them, they might be able to form a genuine connection. But the song quickly returns to its initial irony, with the singer interrupting their train of thought and exclaiming, "Make me laugh!" The song then concludes with a playful retelling of the nursery rhyme of Jack and Jill, emphasizing the absurdity of certain cliches.


Overall, Ain't It All Amusing is a wry commentary on human interactions and the societal norms surrounding them. The song invites the listener to question the motives behind their relationships and to look beyond superficial pleasantries.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby if you flatter me, you might get somewhere
If you compliment me, you may have a chance with me


But I ain't gonna flatter you 'coz I don't really care
I am not going to compliment you because I am not interested in you


Ain't it all, ain't it all amusing
Isn't it all entertaining and funny?


Now, now maybe if you get the sign, I might be a man
If you properly understand me, I might become interested in you


Baby you forgot the time, I'll do the best I can
You missed your chance, but I will try to make it work


Ain't it all, ain't it all, ain't it all amusing
It's still all pretty funny, isn't it?


Make me laugh.....
Entertain me


Hey, Jack and Jill went up the hill
Starting nursery rhyme


To fetch a pail of water
Continuing rhyme


Jill fell down and broke her crown
Continuing rhyme


And that's the way it oughta.....
Finishing the rhyme with a twist, implying that misfortune is expected and even entertaining


Well, ain't it all now, all now, all, ain't it all amusing
It's all pretty funny now, isn't it?


I say, ain't it all, right, ain't it all amusing
I'm telling you, it's all pretty amusing


Oh, oh yeah
Exclamation of excitement


Oh, Baby if you flatter me, you might get somewhere
Repeating the potential for flattery-based success


But I ain't gonna flatter you 'coz I don't really care
Repeating the lack of interest in flattery


Ain't it all, ain't it all amusing
Final repetition of the humor and entertainment of the situation


Ha-ha
Laughter


Well, ain't it all, right, right, ain't it all amusing
Final affirmation of the amusement and humor


All amusing
Summary of the song's theme




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICKEY SOULE, RONNIE DIO

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