Whose House Is This?
Erika Henningsen Original Broadway Cast of Mean Girls Lyrics


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Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house it this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!

Seriously, whose house is this?
Hear about a party
Here's the procedure
Text all your friends
Tell 'em where to meet you

So you know nobody
That's not what counts
It's somebody's house
And they got no bouncer!

Tons of marijuana
And molly and the conahan
Drinking from the neck
Of the bottle, what the heck

We lit up like a torch
Smokin' on your porch
Tryna maintain
While the neighbors complain!

Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!

Seriously, whose house is this?

Really? This is not
Really that's a lot?
Really, is that pot?

Cady, do a shot!

Shot, shot, shot, shot
Shot, shot, shot, wooh!

Oh wow, that's really strong and
Why's Aaron taking so long and
Put that down!
That's not a bong!

Spinnin' on the stereo
Of somebody I barely know
Hey, Cady Heron
Music's blarin'!

Have you seen Aaron?

No!

Senior jocks and band freaks
Throwin' all your antiques
Drinkin' til we slur
Hence, hope you got insurance!

Whose house is this?

It's my house now!

Whose house is this?

It's my house now!

Whose house is this?

It's my house now!

Seriously, whose house is this?

Cady, look at this party
It will pass into legend
Music is cranked
Everyone's tanked
Say, "Thank you, Gretchen!"

Really everyone? (Hey)

Really, is this fun? (Ho!)

This is how it's done! (Hey)

Cady, down in one!

Down in one!
Cady! Down in one! Wooh!
Turn the freakin' music up!
Turn the freakin' music up!
Whose house is this?

It's my house now!

Whose house is this?

It was always my house!

Whose house is this?
It's my house now!

Seriously, whose house is this?

Hear about a party (whose house? Whose house?)
Here's the procedure (whose house is this?)
Text all your friends (whose house? Whose house?)
Tell 'em where to meet you (it's my house now!)

So you know nobody (whose house? Whose house?)
That's not what counts (whose house is this?)
It's somebody's house (whose house? Whose house?)
And they got no bouncer (it's my house now!)

Tons of marijuana (whose house is this?)
And molly and the conahan (whose house is this?)
Drinking from the neck (whose house is this?)
Of the bottle, what the heck (whose house is this?)
We lit up like a torch
Smokin' on your porch

Whose house is this?





It's my house now!

Overall Meaning

The song "Whose House Is This?" by Erika Henningsen captures the perspective of someone who has taken over a house and turned it into their own party venue. The repetition of the question "Whose house is this?" suggests a sense of ownership and a desire to establish control. The repeated response of "It's my house now!" further emphasizes this claim.


The first verse reflects the excitement and anticipation of hosting a party. The singer instructs their friends to spread the word about the gathering through text messages. Even though they may not know many people at the party, they highlight the importance of the house itself rather than the guests. The absence of a bouncer implies a free-spirited and unregulated atmosphere.


The second verse delves into the excessive party culture that can be found in the house. The references to drugs like marijuana and molly, and the image of drinking straight from the bottle, paint a picture of a wild and uninhibited environment. The line "We lit up like a torch" suggests a sense of rebellion and disregard for societal norms, while also maintaining a sense of carelessness in the face of neighbors' complaints.


In the third verse, the singer expresses disbelief and awe at the magnitude of the party. The lyrics showcase the singer's surprise at the amount of alcohol present and urge their friend Cady to take a shot, encouraging a sense of uninhibited celebration. The mention of the absent Aaron suggests that even though the party is in full swing, there are still loose ends and uncertainties.


The chorus is repeated throughout the song, serving as a reminder that the house now belongs to the singer. This repetition reinforces their claim to ownership and control of the party. However, there is a hint of doubt in the line "Seriously, whose house is this?" which suggests that the singer may be questioning their own actions and decisions.


Overall, the lyrics of "Whose House Is This?" depict a wild and chaotic party atmosphere where the singer has taken over someone else's house, transforming it into their own party space. The song explores themes of ownership, control, and the pursuit of pleasure without much concern for consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Whose house is this?
Asking about the ownership of the house.


It's my house now!
Asserting that the house now belongs to the singer.


Seriously, whose house is this?
Expressing genuine curiosity about the true owner of the house.


Hear about a party
Informing about the existence of a party.


Here's the procedure
Providing instructions or guidelines.


Text all your friends
Sending a message to all known acquaintances.


Tell 'em where to meet you
Instructing them on the designated meeting location.


So you know nobody
Implying that the artist is unfamiliar with the attendees.


That's not what counts
Highlighting that it doesn't matter to the artist.


It's somebody's house
Acknowledging that the house belongs to someone.


And they got no bouncer!
Not having a security person to control entry.


Tons of marijuana
Observing the presence of a large amount of marijuana.


And molly and the conahan
Referring to the presence of drugs named Molly and Conahan.


Drinking from the neck
Consuming a drink directly from the bottle.


Of the bottle, what the heck
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the situation.


We lit up like a torch
Metaphorically becoming very excited or energetic.


Smokin' on your porch
Engaging in smoking activities on the house's porch.


Tryna maintain
Attempting to stay composed or calm.


While the neighbors complain!
Acknowledging the neighbors' dissatisfaction with the loud party.


Really? This is not
Expressing skepticism or disbelief regarding the situation.


Really that's a lot?
Questioning the excessive quantity or extent of something.


Really, is that pot?
Expressing uncertainty in identifying a substance as marijuana.


Cady, do a shot!
Encouraging Cady to consume a shot of alcohol.


Shot, shot, shot, shot
Repeatedly chanting the word 'shot' as an encouragement.


Shot, shot, shot, wooh!
Adding excitement or enthusiasm to the chant for shots.


Oh wow, that's really strong and
Expressing surprise or admiration for the potency of a drink.


Why's Aaron taking so long and
Questioning the delay in Aaron's presence.


Put that down!
Instructing someone to stop holding or using something.


That's not a bong!
Correcting the misidentification of an object.


Spinnin' on the stereo
Describing the action of music playing on the stereo.


Of somebody I barely know
Referring to the music coming from an unfamiliar person's device.


Hey, Cady Heron
Addressing Cady Heron directly.


Music's blarin'!
Indicating that the music is playing loudly.


Have you seen Aaron?
Inquiring about the whereabouts of Aaron.


No!
Providing a negative response.


Senior jocks and band freaks
Describing the attendees as seniors involved in sports and band.


Throwin' all your antiques
Engaging in reckless or destructive behavior towards valuable items.


Drinkin' til we slur
Consuming alcohol until speech becomes unclear or slurred.


Hence, hope you got insurance!
Indicating the potential for property damage or accidents and expressing the need for insurance coverage.


Cady, look at this party
Drawing Cady's attention to the remarkable nature of the party.


It will pass into legend
Suggesting that the party will be remembered and spoken about in the future.


Music is cranked
Noting that the volume of the music is turned up high.


Everyone's tanked
Stating that everyone is heavily intoxicated.


Say, "Thank you, Gretchen!"
Expressing gratitude to Gretchen for the party.


Really everyone? (Hey)
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the behavior or choices of all attendees.


Really, is this fun? (Ho!)
Questioning whether the current situation is enjoyable or entertaining.


This is how it's done! (Hey)
Stating that this is how parties are supposed to be.


Cady, down in one!
Encouraging Cady to drink an entire shot in one go.


Down in one!
Repeating the instruction for Cady to finish a drink in one gulp.


Cady! Down in one! Wooh!
Cheering on Cady to successfully finish the drink.


Turn the freakin' music up!
Demanding an increase in the volume of the music.


It was always my house!
Claiming that the house belonged to the artist from the beginning.


Hear about a party (whose house? Whose house?)
Asking if the listener heard about a party and questioning who owns the house it is taking place in.


Here's the procedure (whose house is this?)
Providing the steps or guidelines for attending the party and asking about the true owner of the house.


Text all your friends (whose house? Whose house?)
Instructing the listener to inform their friends about the party and asking about the house's owner again.


Tell 'em where to meet you (it's my house now!)
Instructing the listener to provide the meeting location and asserting that the house now belongs to the artist.


Really? This is not
Expressing skepticism or disbelief regarding the current situation.


Really that's a lot?
Questioning the excessive quantity or extent of something.


Really, is that pot?
Expressing uncertainty in identifying a substance as marijuana.


Whose house is this? It's my house now!
Reiterating the takeover of the house and asserting ownership.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jeffrey Richmond, Nell Benjamin

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@ky7260

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[KEVIN]
Seriously, whose house is this?
Hear about a party
Here's the procedure
Text all your friends
Tell 'em where to meet you

So you know nobody
That's not what counts
It's someone's house
And they got no bouncer!
Tons of marijuana
And molly and the conahan
Drinking from the neck
Of the bottle, what the heck

We lit up like a torch
Smokin' on your porch
Tryin'a maintain
While the neighbors complain

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!
[KEVIN]
Seriously, whose house is this?


[CADY]
Really, this is not-
Really, that's a lot-
Really, is that pot?

[GRETCHEN]
Hey, do a shot!

[PARTYGOERS]
Shot! Shot! Shot! Shot!
Shot! Shot! Shot! Wooh!

[CADY]
Oh wow, that's really strong and
Why's Aaron taking so long and
Put that down!
That's not a bong!

[KEVIN]
Spinnin' on the stereo
Of somebody I barely know
Hey, Cady Heron!
Music's blarin'!
[CADY]
You seen Aaron?

[GRETCHEN]
No!

[KEVIN]
Senior jocks and band freaks
Throwin' all of your antiques
Drinkin' till we slur
Heck, hope you got insurance!

[GRETCHEN]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[GRETCHEN]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[GRETCHEN]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[KAREN]
Seriously, whose house is this?

[GRETCHEN]
Cady, look at this party
It will pass into legend
Music is cranked
Everyone's tanked
Say, "Thank you, Gretchen!"

[CADY]
Really everyone?

[PARTYGOERS]
Hey!

[CADY]
Really, is this fun?

[PARTYGOERS]
Ho!

[KAREN]
This is how it's done!

[PARTYGOERS]
Hey!

[GRETCHEN]
Cady, down in one!

[PARTYGOERS]
Down in one!
Cady! Down in one! Wooh!
Turn the freakin’ music up!
Turn the freakin’ music up!
Whose house is this?

[CADY]
It's my house now!

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[CADY]
It was always my house!

[PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[OTHER PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[KAREN]
Seriously, whose house is this?

[KEVIN]
Hear about a party
Here's the procedure…

[MALE PARTYGOERS]
Whose house? Whose house?
Whose house is this?

[KEVIN]
Text all your friends
Tell 'em where to meet you

[FEMALE PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!

[KEVIN]
So you know nobody
That's not what counts…

[MALE PARTYGOERS]
Whose house? Whose house?
Whose house is this?

[KEVIN]
It's somebody's house
And they got no bouncer…

[FEMALE PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!!

[KEVIN]
Tons of marijuana
And molly and the conahan

(PARTYGOERS overlap with KEVIN)

[PARTYGOERS (FEMALE PARTYGOERS)]
Whose house is this? (Mine)
Whose house is this? (Mine)
Whose house is this? (Mine)
Whose house is this? (Mine)

[KEVIN]
Drinking from the neck
Of the bottle, what the heck
We lit up up like a torch
Smokin' on your porch

[MALE PARTYGOERS]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS]
It's my house now!



@MegTalksGlee

LYRICS
[PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!

[KEVIN:]
Seriously, whose house is this?
Hear about a party
Here's the procedure
Text all your friends
Tell 'em where to meet you

So you know nobody
That's not what counts
It's someone's house
And they got no bouncer!

Tons of marijuana
And molly and the conahan
Drinking from the neck
Of the bottle, what the heck

We lit up like a torch
Smokin' on your porch
Tryin'a maintain
While the neighbors complain

[PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!

[KEVIN:]
Seriously, whose house is this?

[CADY:]
Really, this is not-
Really, that's a lot-
Really, is that pot?

[GRETCHEN:]
Hey, do a shot!

[PARTYGOERS:]
Shot! Shot! Shot! Shot!
Shot! Shot! Shot! Wooh!

[CADY:]
Oh wow, that's really strong and
Why's Aaron taking so long and
Put that down!
That's not a bong!

[KEVIN:]
Spinnin' on the stereo
Of somebody I barely know
Hey, Cady Heron!
Music's blarin'!

[CADY:]
You seen Aaron?

[GRETCHEN:]
No!

[KEVIN:]
Senior jocks and man freaks
Throwin' all of your antiques
Drinkin' till we slur
Heck, hope you got insurance!

[GRETCHEN:]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS:]
It's my house now!

[GRETCHEN:]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS:]
It's my house now!

[GRETCHEN:]
Whose house is this?

[PARTYGOERS:]
It's my house now!

[KAREN:]
Seriously, whose house is this?

[GRETCHEN:]
Cady, look at this party
It will pass into legend
Music is cranked
Everyone's tanked
Say, "Thank you Gretchen!"

[CADY:]
Really everyone?

[PARTYGOERS:]
Hey!

[CADY:]
Really, is this fun?

[PARTYGOERS:]
Ho!

[KAREN:]
This is how it's done!

[PARTYGOERS:]
Hey!

[GRETCHEN:]
Cady, down in one!

[PARTYGOERS:]
Down in one!
Cady! Down in one! Wooh!
Turn the freakin’ music up!
Turn the freakin’ music up!
Whose house is this?

[CADY:]
It's my house now!

[PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house is this?

[CADY:]
It was always my house!

[PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house is this?
It's my house now!

[KAREN:]
Seriously, whose house is this?

[KEVIN:]
Hear about a party
Here's the procedure…

[PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house? Whose house?
Whose house?

[KEVIN:]
Text all your friends
Tell 'em where to meet you

[PARTYGOERS:]
It's my house now!

[KEVIN:]
So you know nobody
That's not what counts…

[PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house? Whose house?
Whose house?

[KEVIN:]
It's somebody's house
And they got no bouncer…

[PARTYGOERS:]
It's my house now!!

[KEVIN:]
Tons of marijuana
And molly and the conahan

[PARTYGOERS:]
My house! My house!
My house! My house!

[KEVIN:]
Drinking from the neck
Of the bottle, what the heck
We lit up up like a torch
Smokin' on your porch

[MALE PARTYGOERS:]
Whose house is this?

[FEMALE PARTYGOERS:]
It's my house now!



@cf7362

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All comments from YouTube:

@michaelduffy6358

WHEN KAREN GOES “seriously, who’s house is this?” SHES JUST LYING ON THE FLOOR AND ITS SO FUNNY

@greenergrass4060

Michael Duffy wasted

@ouroboros1672

#KarenSmithIsAnIcon

@rtbbubbles714

I love how Karen literally throws herself over the couch and faceplants on the ground before that line 😂

@crackedalloy2852

Michael Duffy I know! It hilarious!😂😂😂😂

@eleaya_rebekah

yes karennnnnn

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@ceeceecee

its not a party, its an inTiMaTe gEt ToGeThEr

@catlovera1455

CeeCee Owusu WAIT I FORGET WHERE THE REFERENCE IS FROM CAN YALL TELL MEEEEEEEE

@makenajackson5765

CANDICE PARTY, CANDICE PARTY

@somnodaur8064

Y e s s s

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