Mix Tape
John Tartaglia Lyrics
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Princeton...
He likes me.
I think he likes me
But does he "like me"
Like me
Like I like him?
Will we be friends,
I think he's interested,
But I'm not sure.
(spoken)
Come in!
Princeton
Hiya Kate!
[Kate monster]
Princeton! hi!
[Princeton]
Hi! listen, I was going through my cds yesterday,
And I kept coming across songs I thought you'd like
So I made you this tape.
[Kate monster]
Oh, that's so sweet! can I get you a drink? or a snack?
[Princeton]
Actually, do you mind if I use your bathroom?
[Kate monster]
Go right ahead.
[Princeton]
Thank you!
[Kate monster]
(sung)
A mix tape.
He made me a mix tape.
He was thinking of me,
Which shows he cares!
Sometimes when someone
Has a crush on you
They'll make you a mix tape
To give you a clue.
Let's see...
"you've got a friend"
"the theme from 'friends'"
"that's what friends are for"
Shit.
Oh, but look!
"a whole new world"
"kiss the girl"
"my Cherie amour"
Oh, Princeton! he does like me!
"I am the walrus"
"fat-bottomed girls"
"yellow submarine"
What does this mean?!
[Princeton]
(spoken)
Hey Kate, you might want to not go in there for awhile.
Kate monster
Princeton, thank you for this tape, I was just looking
At side a. great songs!
[Princeton]
Oh, well, did you get to side be yet?
[Kate monster]
Not yet.
[Princeton]
Oh, it's great. check it out. right here...
(sung)
[Kate monster]
"stuck on you"
[Princeton]
"love me do"
[Kate monster]
"my heart will go on"
I loved titanic!
[Princeton]
Uhh, it was all right.
"she's got a way"
[Kate monster]
"yesterday"
[Princeton]
"goodnight Saigon"
From the Russia concert!
[Kate monster]
Great.
"through the years"
[Princeton]
"the theme from 'cheers'"
[Kate monster]
"moving right along"
Nice tape.
[Princeton]
There's one more...
"I have to say I love you in a song"
[Kate monster]
(spoken)
Princeton, that's so sweet! I've never gotten
Such a nice present from a guy.
[Princeton]
Awww. well, I'm glad you like it. but I have to go now.
I'm gonna make one for Brian and Christmas eve, and gary
And Nicky and rod, and trekkie monster, and everyone!
[Kate monster]
Oh.
[Princeton]
Oh, and uh --
[Kate monster]
Yes?
[Princeton]
What are you doing tonight?
[Kate monster]
Grading term papers. but it's kindergarten so they're very short. why?
[Princeton]
Everyone's going to hear this singer at the around the clock cafe.
Do you want to go with me?
[Kate monster]
Like, a date?
[Princeton]
Sure! a date. it'll be a blast.
[Kate monster]
I'd love to come!
[Princeton]
Okay! well, I'll see you then.
[Kate monster]
Okay!
[Princeton]
Okay, bye.
[Kate monster]
Bye!
He likes me!
The song "Mix Tape" by John Tartaglia is a duet between Kate Monster and Princeton, two characters from the Broadway musical Avenue Q. The song revolves around the idea of a mixtape, which Princeton makes for Kate Monster. The lyrics explore Kate Monster's feelings towards Princeton, highlighting her confusion about their relationship and his true intentions. She wonders if Princeton likes her as a friend or something more, and finds clues in the songs he selected for her mixtape.
At the beginning of the song, Kate confesses her mixed feelings towards Princeton. While she thinks he likes her, she is uncertain if he likes her the way she likes him. When Princeton comes to her apartment with a mixtape he made, she is thrilled and takes it as a sign that he does like her. However, as they go through the songs together, Kate becomes increasingly confused by his choices. Mixed in with sweet romantic tunes are some odd and seemingly random choices, which Kate cannot make sense of.
The song ends with Princeton asking Kate out on a date to hear a singer at the Around the Clock Cafe. Kate is pleased by the invitation and takes it as further confirmation that Princeton is interested in her. Overall, "Mix Tape" is a playful exploration of the joys and uncertainties of romantic attraction, set to the catchy and upbeat score of Avenue Q.
Line by Line Meaning
Princeton...
Kate is addressing Princeton, who she believes likes her.
He likes me.
Kate thinks Princeton likes her.
I think he likes me
Kate is uncertain if Princeton likes her.
But does he "like me"
Like me
Like I like him?
Kate questions if Princeton likes her as more than just a friend.
Will we be friends,
Or something more?
Kate is wondering if she and Princeton will remain just friends or pursue a romantic relationship.
I think he's interested,
But I'm not sure.
Kate is unsure of Princeton's true feelings towards her.
A mix tape.
Princeton has made a mixtape for Kate.
He made me a mix tape.
Kate is grateful that Princeton made her a mixtape.
He was thinking of me,
Which shows he cares!
Kate believes that Princeton making her a mixtape is a sign that he cares for her.
Sometimes when someone
Has a crush on you
They'll make you a mix tape
To give you a clue.
Kate thinks that Princeton making her a mixtape might be an indication that he likes her.
"you've got a friend"
"the theme from 'friends'"
"that's what friends are for"
Shit.
Kate is disappointed that the songs on the mixtape seem to indicate that Princeton only wants to be friends.
Oh, but look!
"a whole new world"
"kiss the girl"
"my Cherie amour"
Oh, Princeton! he does like me!
Kate discovers some optimistic songs on the mixtape and thinks that they show Princeton's true feelings for her.
"I am the walrus"
"fat-bottomed girls"
"yellow submarine"
What does this mean?!
Kate is confused by some of the songs on the mixtape, which seem to have no romantic significance.
"stuck on you"
"love me do"
"my heart will go on"
I loved titanic!
Kate enjoys some of the songs that Princeton chose for the mixtape.
"she's got a way"
"yesterday"
"goodnight Saigon"
From the Russia concert!
Kate appreciates some of the more obscure songs on the mixtape and tries to guess where they were performed.
"through the years"
"the theme from 'cheers'"
"moving right along"
Nice tape.
Kate compliments Princeton's mixtape, though some of the songs still confuse her.
"I have to say I love you in a song"
The final song on the mixtape is a sweet message from Princeton to Kate.
Princeton, that's so sweet! I've never gotten
Such a nice present from a guy.
Kate is touched by the final song on the mixtape and believes that Princeton is interested in her romantically.
He likes me!
Kate is excited to realize that Princeton likes her.
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: ROBERT LOPEZ, JEFF MARX
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Joseph Frazzetta
This video is from a Theatre World Awards program.
Holly Tuckey
just been asked to sing this for my drama group, not sure how i feel about this, i dont understand the play, whats with the puppets, am i going to regret doing this forever
selenagirlstyle
They’re both voice of peri and hank in Julie’s greenroom right?
selenagirlstyle
Carly Jefferson huh what do you mean?
selenagirlstyle
Carly Jefferson but you do
selenagirlstyle
Carly Jefferson I don’t know
Securis
ok...at 0:34 definately Eddie Izzard xD
Nathalie Murawsky
@holley tucky Well you may regret doing one scene, for Kate monster and Princeton have sex, but otherwise it is a great experience. I was Kate Monster an I absolutely loved the part