Surprise
Megan Mullally Andrea Martin Christopher Fitzgerald & Ensemble Lyrics


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It's me, it's me!
It's me x 9
It's me, me, me, me, me
Me, me, me, me, me
Me

Frau Blucher:
And who are you, you, you, you, you
You, you, you, you, you
You'

Elizabeth: Why I'm Elizabeth Benning, Dr. Frankenstein's adorable madcap fiance.
I'm sure he's spoken of me day and night.

Frau Blucher: Never.
Well let me warn you Dr. Frankenstein may not be entirely happy with a surprise.

Elizabeth: Au contraire.

Everybody loves to get a surprise. Life can be so dull without a surprise.
When your spirits dragging and your oh so blue, it all can change,
if your fates arranged a nice surprise for you.
All the world enjoys a lovely surprise. Life's a chore, a bore without a surprise.
When everything seems hopeless then you realize,
there's nothing like a wonderful surprise.

Elizabeth: Allow me to present my entourage, I never travel without them.
Marcia, nails, Sasha, makeup, Tasha, hair,
Basha, wardrobe, and Bob my astrologer.

Everybody loves to get a surprise.

Everybody loves a little surprise.

No one could refuse a little surprise.

Protestants and Jews all love a surprise.

When you're melancholy

Oh boo hoo, hoo

And you start to cry

Don't you start to cry

Cause a nice surprise will dry your eyes and troubles go bye, bye

Bye, bye

Frau and Igor:
Some folks don't appreciate a surprise.

No one could refuse a teeny weeny surprise.

Frau and Igor:
Specially if they're naked when their surprised

Everyone could use a lovely surprise

Frau and Igor:
If you know whats' doing

A surprise is brewing

Frau and Igor:
Here's what we advise, never bother people with a surprise.

Freddy, are you ready for a simply stunning surprise'
It's me x 4

Frau and Igor:
Some folks don't appreciate a surprise.

Freddy darling!
It's me x 5

Igor and Frau:
Specially if they're naked when their surprised

Stop your crying, don't be blue, it all can change, if a nice surprise's for you!
All the world enjoys a lovely surprise.

Igor and Frau:
Some folks don't appreciate a surprise,

Surprise!
Embrace the unexpected and let the fates devise a stunning,
cunning, wonderful surp'
Frederick!

Dr. Frankenstein:
Elizabeth!

Scheiza





Surprise!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Surprise" from the musical "Young Frankenstein" is a conversation between Elizabeth Benning, Frau Blucher, and Igor about the excitement and joy of getting a surprise. Elizabeth introduces herself as Dr. Frankenstein's fiance, but Frau Blucher denies knowing her. Elizabeth insists that even though the doctor may not like surprises, everyone else loves them. She then introduces her entourage and talks about how surprises can change one's dull and monotonous life. Frau Blucher and Igor, however, warn her that some folks do not welcome surprises, especially if they are naked.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the universal appeal of surprises, with everyone from Protestants to Jews, and melancholic people to happy ones, appreciating the fun and excitement of a surprise. The song builds up to a surprise for Dr. Frankenstein, which turns out to be Elizabeth's arrival. However, when Frankenstein sees her, he exclaims "Scheiza," which means "shit" in German, indicating that the surprise did not go as planned.


Line by Line Meaning

It's me, it's me!
I am the center of attention and the one who deserves recognition.


It's me x 9
Emphasizing that I am the one who's important and taking the spotlight.


It's me, me, me, me, me
I am the only one who matters, and everyone should pay attention to me.


Me, me, me, me, me
Continuing to express my self-centeredness and self-importance.


Me
Concluding that I am the focus and nobody else matters.


And who are you, you, you, you, you You, you, you, you, you You'
Questioning someone else's relevance and importance compared to myself.


Why I'm Elizabeth Benning, Dr. Frankenstein's adorable madcap fiance. I'm sure he's spoken of me day and night.
Introducing myself as Dr. Frankenstein's fiance and assuming that he talks about me all the time because I am the most important person in his life.


Never.
Indicating that even though I think I'm important, Dr. Frankenstein may not even mention me.


Well let me warn you Dr. Frankenstein may not be entirely happy with a surprise.
Acknowledging that even though surprises are generally fun, Dr. Frankenstein may not appreciate one, thus belittling his importance.


Au contraire.
Dismissing Dr. Frankenstein's dislike of surprises and asserting that he would, in fact, appreciate one.


Everybody loves to get a surprise. Life can be so dull without a surprise.
Stating that everyone loves surprises and that life can be boring without them, showing the appreciation for the unexpected.


When your spirits dragging and your oh so blue, it all can change, if your fates arranged a nice surprise for you.
When you're feeling down and have low morale, a surprise can shift your perspective and lift you up--something that I would like someone to do for me.


All the world enjoys a lovely surprise. Life's a chore, a bore without a surprise.
Reasserting that everyone likes a surprise and that life is monotonous without them.


When everything seems hopeless then you realize, there's nothing like a wonderful surprise.
When things appear bleak, a surprise can change your outlook and bring some brightness to your existence--something that I am seeking.


Allow me to present my entourage, I never travel without them. Marcia, nails, Sasha, makeup, Tasha, hair, Basha, wardrobe, and Bob my astrologer.
Introducing my supporting cast of people that I never go anywhere without--a group of people who exist only to serve me and accentuate my importance.


No one could refuse a little surprise. Protestants and Jews all love a surprise.
Asserting that nobody can decline a surprise and stating that a surprise is something that everyone likes--something that I want and need.


When you're melancholy Oh boo hoo, hoo And you start to cry Don't you start to cry Cause a nice surprise will dry your eyes and troubles go bye, bye Bye, bye
When you're sad, a surprise can turn your tears into smiles and make your worries disappear--a phenomenon that I desire to experience.


Some folks don't appreciate a surprise.
Realizing that some people don't like surprises, but I don't identify with those people because I want to be surprised.


Specially if they're naked when their surprised
Emphasizing that nakedness is a downside of surprises and again belittling those who don't like surprises.


If you know whats' doing A surprise is brewing
Hinting at a surprise on the horizon and further intensifying the longing for the unexpected.


Here's what we advise, never bother people with a surprise.
Ignoring the previous hint and advising not to bother other people with surprises because they might not appreciate them. Additionally, this reiterates the idea that it is okay to bother only when it comes to me.


Freddy, are you ready for a simply stunning surprise' It's me x 4
Posing the question to Freddy, when in reality I want it to be a rhetorical question and presenting myself as the surprise with the desired expression of joy and excitement from Freddy.


Specially if they're naked when their surprised
Repeating that nakedness is a negative aspect of surprises and further belittling those who don't appreciate them.


Stop your crying, don't be blue, it all can change, if a nice surprise's for you! All the world enjoys a lovely surprise.
Encouraging those who are sad to not despair because a surprise can turn things around and expressing again that everyone loves surprises.


If you know whats' doing A surprise is brewing
Implied knowledge of a surprise brewing.


Some folks don't appreciate a surprise, Surprise! Embrace the unexpected and let the fates devise a stunning, cunning, wonderful surp' Frederick!
Again acknowledging that not everyone likes surprises, and then countering that notion by expressing the excitement and value of the unexpected--reassociating the subjected surprise with myself while emphasizing its importance.


Elizabeth! Scheiza Surprise!
Frankenstein's call of Elizabeth's name and an expression of surprise from Frau Blucher, indicating the surprise that they were planning all along and the impact it had on those involved.




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