Learn to Cook
Mighty Sparrow Lyrics


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All you want is to wear all them fancy clothes
Looking sharp like a tack and you′re gonna pose
But you ain't not one for cooking and you won′t learn
The last night you made some jello - it burned!

I don't care if you look so glamorous
I don't care how you have plenty hips and bust
That don′t interest me, terribly sorry:
If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!
If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!

All you can think about is the way you look
Pretty up like a doll in a storybook
I put up with you and your fashion parade too long
If you think looking pretty is all you′re wrong,
You're wrong, you′re wrong!

I don't care how you're nice and you′re glamorous
I don′t care how you have plenty hips and bust
That don't interest me, terribly sorry:
If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!
If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!

Every day you dress up like a circus horse
And you don′t give a damn about what it costs
Too much, too much, every new dress and bag and shoe
Facial massage, manicure and hairdo!

I don't care how you're nice and you′re glamorous
I don′t care how you have plenty hips and bust
That don't interest me, terribly sorry:
If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!
If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!

From now on honey-bunch, this is your duty
Buy a book, cook and learn every recipe
Otherwise it′s outside your window for all them clothes
You have one week to learn to cook or it's close

I don't care how you′re nice and you′re glamorous
I don't care how you have plenty hips and bust
That don′t interest me, terribly sorry:




If you can't cook doo-doo, I don′t want you!
If you can't cook doo-doo, I don′t want you!

Overall Meaning

The song "Learn to Cook" by Mighty Sparrow is a playful and humorous criticism of a woman who cares too much about her appearance and not enough about taking care of her partner's needs. The first stanza talks about how the woman just wants to wear fancy clothes and look good, but doesn't care about cooking. The singer then goes on to say that they don't care about the woman's looks if she can't cook. The second stanza continues to critique the woman's appearance-obsession and emphasizes that the singer wants someone who can be a good partner by cooking for them. The final stanza is a direct ultimatum: learn to cook in a week or be kicked out.


The song can be seen as a commentary on gender roles and expectations in relationships. The woman is expected to be both glamorous and capable of cooking for her partner, while the man is not seen as having to meet any standards of appearance or domesticity. This criticism is heightened by the upbeat and catchy melody of the song, creating a fun tune with a darker underlying message.


Line by Line Meaning

All you want is to wear all them fancy clothes
Your sole desire is to wear expensive and fashionable clothing


Looking sharp like a tack and you′re gonna pose
You want to look your best and show off your fashionable clothes


But you ain't not one for cooking and you won′t learn
You do not know how to cook and you do not have any interest in learning


The last night you made some jello - it burned!
Your attempt at cooking resulted in failure and disappointment


I don't care if you look so glamorous
Your physical appearance does not matter to me


I don't care how you have plenty hips and bust
Your body shape and curves do not interest me


That don′t interest me, terribly sorry:
I apologize if this is disappointing, but I am not attracted to you based on your appearance alone


If you can′t cook doo-doo, I don't want you!
If you are unable to cook anything, I am not interested in being with you


All you can think about is the way you look
Your focus is solely on your appearance


Pretty up like a doll in a storybook
You make yourself look like a perfect and flawless doll from a storybook


I put up with you and your fashion parade too long
I have tolerated your constant focus on fashion for too long


If you think looking pretty is all you′re wrong,
If you believe your physical appearance is all that matters, you are mistaken


You're wrong, you′re wrong!
Your belief is completely incorrect


Every day you dress up like a circus horse
You dress up in a gaudy and over-the-top manner every day


And you don′t give a damn about what it costs
You do not care about the expense of your fashion choices


Too much, too much, every new dress and bag and shoe
You purchase an excessive amount of new and expensive clothing, bags, and shoes


Facial massage, manicure and hairdo!
You spend money on luxurious beauty treatments such as facials, manicures, and hairdos


From now on honey-bunch, this is your duty
From this moment on, it is your responsibility


Buy a book, cook and learn every recipe
Purchase a cookbook and make an effort to learn how to cook every recipe in the book


Otherwise it′s outside your window for all them clothes
If you refuse to learn how to cook, you will have to give up all of your expensive clothing


You have one week to learn to cook or it's close
You have a deadline of one week to learn how to cook or our relationship is over


If you can't cook doo-doo, I don′t want you!
If you are unable to cook anything, I am not interested in being with you




Writer(s): Slinger Francisco

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