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Ladies Choice
Hairspray Lyrics
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I'm sellin' something you won't return
Hey little g irl take me off the shelf
'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
Once you've browsed through the whole selection
Shake your hips in my direction
A prettier package you never did see
Shop around little darlin' I've got to be
The Ladies' Choice, (Ladies' Choice), Ladies' Choice
Hey little girl lookin' for a sale
Test drive this American male
It's gonna take cash to fill my tank
So let's crack open your piggy bank
Hey little girl going window shopping
I got something traffic stopping
Hey, little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection I'm sure that you'll agree
I'm the Ladies' Choice, (Ladies' Choice), Ladies' Choice
(ahhhhh, ahhhhh, ahhhhh, ahhhhh) (Wow!)
Hey, little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection I'm sure that you'll agree
Hey little girl, listen to my plea
I come with a lifetime guarantee
And one day maybe we'll find that baby makes three
It's the Ladies' Choice
I'm the Ladies' Choice
The Ladies' Choice
I'm the Ladies' Choice choice choice
I'm the Ladies' Choice
The lyrics to the song "Ladies Choice" by Hairspray may, on the surface, seem like a playful, lighthearted ode to consumerism and flirtation, but it is possible to dig deeper and potentially find a commentary on gender roles and expectations. The lyrics, sung from the perspective of a male salesman or suitor, call upon the titular "little girl" with "cash to burn" to take him home and unwrap him like a pretty package. He promises her attention and kisses, but it is also implied that the woman's worth and happiness is attached to her ability to purchase and possess the male figure.
In the line "It's hard having fun playing with yourself," the singer insinuates that the woman is alone and bored without a man to entertain her, an age-old stereotype. The song also highlights the transactional nature of some romantic relationships, where money is exchanged for affection, companionship, and potentially, procreation. However, the final line of the song, "And one day maybe we'll find that baby makes three," hints at the possibility of a more meaningful, lasting connection between the two parties.
Overall, "Ladies Choice" can be seen as a critique of societal gender expectations and the commodification of romance, while leaving room for the hope of genuine connection between individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little girl with the cash to burn
I am offering something that you can spend your money on
I'm sellin' something you won't return
What I offer is so good that you won't want to return it
Hey little girl take me off the shelf
Do not hesitate to pick me up and bring me home
'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
It's boring to play with what you already have, try something new
Once you've browsed through the whole selection
You can look at all the options, but I'm the best
Shake your hips in my direction
If you're interested, show me
A prettier package you never did see
I look good, really good
Take me home then unwrap me
Buy me and get ready to enjoy me
Shop around little darlin' I've got to be
Even if you look around, you'll come back to me
The Ladies' Choice, (Ladies' Choice), Ladies' Choice
I am the perfect choice for the ladies
Hey little girl lookin' for a sale
If you're looking for a good deal, I'm it
Test drive this American male
Give me a try and see if you like me
It's gonna take cash to fill my tank
I'm not cheap, but I'm worth it
So let's crack open your piggy bank
Be prepared to spend some money on me
Hey little girl going window shopping
Even if you're just window shopping, come and see me
I got something traffic stopping
I am so attractive that I will stop traffic
Hey, little girl on a spending spree
If you're in a buying mood, I'm your guy
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
I'm expensive, but I'm also romantic
On closer inspection I'm sure that you'll agree
The more you look at me, the more you'll like me
Hey little girl, listen to my plea
Please listen to what I have to say
I come with a lifetime guarantee
I am so good that I will always be good for you
And one day maybe we'll find that baby makes three
We may end up having children together
It's the Ladies' Choice
I am the perfect choice for women
I'm the Ladies' Choice
I am the perfect choice for women
The Ladies' Choice
I am the perfect choice for women
I'm the Ladies' Choice choice choice
I am the only choice for women
I'm the Ladies' Choice
I am the perfect choice for women
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chloehodges9312
Hey little girl with the cash to burn
Well, I'm selling something you won't return
Hey little girl, take me off the shelf
'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
Once you browse through the whole selection
Shake those hips in my direction
Bring it back if she never did see
Take me home and then unwrap me
Shop around with every dollar, I've got to be
The ladies' choice, ladies' choice, the ladies' choice
Hey little girl looking for a sale
Hey little girl looking for a sale
And test drive this American male
Test drive this American male
It's gonna take cash to fill my tank
Gonna take cash to fill my tank
So let's crack open your piggy bank
Let's crack open your piggy bank
Hey little girl, you're window shopping
I got somethings traffic stopping
Hey little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
Closer inspection, I'm sure that you'll agree
I'm the ladies' choice, ladies' choice, ladies' choice
Hey little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection, I'm sure that you'll agree
Oh, hey little girl, listen to my plea
I come with a lifetime guarantee
One day maybe you will find the baby makes three
It's the ladies' choice, I'm the ladies' choice
The ladies' choice, I'm the ladies' choice
Choice, choice, I'm the ladies' choice
@dkrahim
Lyrics
Hey little girl with the cash to burn
Well, I'm selling something you won't return
Hey little girl, take me off the shelf
'Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
Once you browse through the whole selection
Shake those hips in my direction
Bring it back if she never did see
Take me home and then unwrap me
Shop around with every dollar, I've got to be
The ladies' choice, ladies' choice, the ladies' choice
Hey little girl looking for a sale
(Hey little girl looking for a sale)
And test drive this American male
(Test drive this American male)
It's gonna take cash to fill my tank
(Gonna take cash to fill my tank)
So let's crack open your piggy bank
(Let's crack open your piggy bank)
Hey little girl, you're window shopping
I got somethings traffic stopping
Hey little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
Closer inspection, I'm sure that you'll agree
I'm the ladies' choice, ladies' choice, ladies' choice
Hey little girl on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection, I'm sure that you'll agree
Oh, hey little girl, listen to my plea
I come with a lifetime guarantee
One day maybe you will find the baby makes three
It's the ladies' choice, I'm the ladies' choice
The ladies' choice, I'm the ladies' choice
Choice, choice, I'm the ladies' choice
@bokeumpark6046
~lyrics~
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Hey little girl, with the cash to burn
Well, I'm selling something you won't return
Hey little girl, take me off the shelf
Cause it's hard having fun playing with yourself
Once you browse through the whole selection
Shake those hips in my direction
Bring it back if she never did see
Take me home and then unwrap me
Shop around with every dollar, I've got to be
The ladies' choice, ladies' choice
The ladies' choice
Hey little girl, looking for a sale
Test drive this American male
It's gonna take cash to fill my tank
So let's crack open your piggy bank
Hey little girl, you're window shopping
I got something traffic-stopping
Hey little girl, on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection, I'm sure that you'll agree
I'm the ladies' choice, ladies' choice
Ladies' choice
Woaaah, hey little girl, on a spending spree
I don't come cheap but the kisses come free
On closer inspection, I'm sure that you'll agree
Oh, hey little girl, listen to my plea
I come with a lifetime guarantee
One day maybe you will find the baby makes three
It's the ladies' choice, I'm the ladies' choice
The ladies' choice, I'm the ladies' choice, choice, choice
I'm the ladies' choice
@jayleneramirez1415
Let's be honest. No other remake of hairspray will ever be as amazing as this
@ADTGR37
Jaylene Ramirez you are sooooo right
@bellaallen371
Jaylene Ramirez true
@jemmaedmundson2790
Jaylene Ramirez unless it’s got zac Efron in it nothing can beat it😂😍
@cristalblue2017
Dam straight
@redcloakedraven
This is a remake actually the original is in black and white but I get what you mean nothing beats Zac
@landryjames95
What I still don't understand is why Zac never really took on a music career. He has an amazing voice.
@tillyramshaw3490
WELL WE GOT GREATEST SHOWMAN
@shaggymofo7716
Kaylee Ann Simon wanted him to have a singing career but he decline and wanted to pursue acting
@ryesunboxing6096
Kaylee Ann same as Anne Hathaway. They don’t want their music careers over shadow their acting