Makin
Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Lyrics

Another bride, another June
With every passing month, another woman becomes a bride, and June seems to be a popular month for weddings.

Another sunny honeymoon
After the wedding, the couple goes on a sunny, romantic vacation.

Another season, another reason
Each season brings new occasions for people to get married and celebrate their love.

For makin' whoopee
The song suggests that one of the primary reasons for getting married is to have sex with one another.

A lot of shoes, a lot of rice
Weddings are often accompanied by throwing rice on the couple and display of a lot of shoes means desire for the flow of life together.

The groom is nervous; he answers twice
The groom is so nervous that he repeats his answer, possibly to affirm his commitment and reassure himself that he is doing the right thing.

It's really killin', that he's so willin' to make whoopee
The groom is so eager to have sex with his new wife that it is killing him inside.

Picture a little love nest, down where the roses cling
The song describes a cozy, romantic dwelling where roses are growing, representing the couple's love for each other.

Picture the same sweet love nest, think what a year can bring
The song suggests that a lot can happen in a year, and the couple can grow together in their little love nest.

He's washin' dishes and baby clothes
The husband is taking care of the chores traditionally associated with women and children, showing his willingness to be a supportive partner and a father.

He's so ambitious he even sews
The husband is so proactive that he even knows how to sew, which is not a skill you would normally associate with men in that era.

But don't forget, folks, that's what you get, folks, for makin' whoopee
Despite his best efforts, the husband's life has become mundane and routine, and the song reminds the listener that this is a common consequence of getting married and settling down.

Another year or maybe less
The song suggests that the excitement of marriage might wear off after a year or sooner.

What's this I hear? Well, you can't confess
The husband is doing something wrong, but he can't bring himself to confess or admit to his actions.

She feels neglected, and he's suspected of makin' whoopee
The wife feels neglected, and she suspects her husband is cheating on her and sneaking out to have sex with someone else.

She sits alone 'most every night
The wife spends most of her nights alone, waiting for her husband to come home or call her.

He doesn't phone her; he doesn't write
The husband doesn't bother to call his wife or write to her, leaving her feeling neglected and unloved.

He says he's busy, but she says, 'Is he?'
The husband claims to be busy, but the wife questions whether or not he is actually working or spending time with someone else.

He's makin' whoopee
The song confirms the wife's suspicion that the husband is cheating on her and having sex with someone else.

He doesn't make much money
The husband is not a wealthy man and might struggle to provide for his family.

Only five thousand per
The husband's annual income is just five thousand dollars.

Some judge who thinks he's funny, says 'You'll pay six to her'
The judge orders the husband to pay six thousand dollars to his wife as a form of compensation or spousal support.

He says, 'Now, Judge, suppose I fail?'
The husband is worried that he might not be able to make the payments, and he questions what will happen if he fails to do so.

The judge says, 'Budge right into jail'
The judge warns the husband that he could face imprisonment if he fails to comply with the court's order and pay the amount owed.

You'd better keep her, I think it's cheaper than makin' whoopee
The judge advises the husband to keep his wife and work things out rather than cheating on her and getting into trouble with the law.