You Can Be As Loud As The Hell You Want
Original Broadway Cast Lyrics
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Take her home!
BAD IDEA BEAR number two
She's wasted!
BAD IDEA BEARS
Yaaaayyy!
KATE MONSTER
My God, Princeton! Right there! Right there!
That's the spot -- that's the spot! -- okay,
A little lower -- okay, now to the left --
No, my left -- ohhhhhhhh!
PRINCETON
Oh, my God, Kate, no one's ever touched me
Like this before -- you can't put your finger there --
Ooh, put your finger there!
BOTH
Oh yeah!
(they dive under the covers. Lights up on Gary Coleman who's listening in)
(sung)
GARY COLEMAN
You can be as loud as
The hell you want
When you're making love.
You can be as loud as
The hell you want
When you're making love.
You can be as loud as
The hell you want
When you're making love.
GARY AND BEARS
You can be as loud as
The hell you want...
KATE MONSTER
(Screaming in pleasure)
Aaaaaahhh!
PRINCETON
Yaaaaaaahhh!
(a phone rings, Gary picks it up)
(spoken)
Gary Coleman.
You hear what? -- Hell no, I won't tell them to quiet down!
(Princeton and Kate pop up from under the covers)
KATE MONSTER
Are we being too loud?
PRINCETON
Yeah, are we bothering someone?
GARY COLEMAN
Oh, no, not at all, kids.
You keep doing what you're doing.
BAD IDEA BEARS
Yeah! Louder!
(sung)
GARY COLEMAN
You're not allowed to
Be loud at the library,
At the art museum or
At a play
But when you and
Your partner are doin' the nasty
Don't behave like you're
At the ballet!
'Cause you can be as loud
As the hell you want
When you're making love.
You can be as loud
As the hell you want
When you're making love.
Don't let the neighbors
Stop you from havin' fun,
They'll have peace and
Quiet when you're
Good and done.
ALL
Be as loud as
The hell you want
When you're making love!
(heavy breathing)
Loud as the hell you want...
KATE MONSTER
Faster, Princeton!
CHRISTMAS EVE
Brian, slow down! This not a race!
ALL
Loud as the hell you want...
PRINCETON
Oh, YEAH!
BRIAN
Who's your daddy?
CHRISTMAS EVE
What?? Brian!!
ALL
Loud as the hell you want...
Loud as the hell you want...
GARY COLEMAN
Smack it and lick it and rub
It and suck it!
ALL
Loud as the hell you want...
CHRISTMAS EVE
Yes! Work your mama!
ALL
Loud as the hell you --
KATE MONSTER
Oh yeah, that's it!
BRIAN
Ooh, babe!
TREKKIE MONSTER
(enjoying himself) Uuuuuhh!
ALL
Loud as the hell you... (x7)
Want!
The song "You Can Be As Loud As The Hell You Want" is a humorous take on the idea that one can be as loud as they want during sex. The song takes place during a passionate moment between two characters, Princeton and Kate Monster, as they are interrupted by the Bad Idea Bears and Gary Coleman. As Gary Coleman tells them to be as loud as they want during sex, the other characters join in on the fun, shouting and moaning louder and louder.
Through these lyrics, the song pokes fun at societal norms and expectations surrounding sex and how people are supposed to behave during such intimate moments. It highlights the absurdity of trying to be quiet during sex while encouraging people to "let loose" and enjoy the moment. At its core, the song is a lighthearted and humorous commentary on the joy and pleasure of sex and the need to embrace it fully without shame.
Overall, "You Can Be As Loud As The Hell You Want" is a comical and entertaining song that encourages people to have fun and enjoy themselves without worrying about societal expectations. Its playful tone and catchy lyrics make it a fan favorite and a memorable moment in the show.
Line by Line Meaning
BAD IDEA BEAR number one
First bad idea bear
Take her home!
Encouraging to take Kate home
BAD IDEA BEAR number two
Second bad idea bear
She's wasted!
Kate is very drunk
BAD IDEA BEARS
Cheers and excitement for their bad idea
Yaaaayyy!
Expressing excitement for the plan
My God, Princeton! Right there! Right there!
Kate is guiding Princeton to the right spot
That's the spot -- that's the spot! -- okay,
Kate is indicating Princeton has found the right spot
A little lower -- okay, now to the left --
Kate is giving specific direction of Princeton's actions
No, my left -- ohhhhhhhh!
Kate corrects her directions
Oh, my God, Kate, no one's ever touched me
Princeton is having a new experience
Like this before -- you can't put your finger there --
Princeton is nervous about certain actions
Ooh, put your finger there!
Princeton is enjoying the action now
Oh yeah!
Both are enjoying the experience
You can be as loud as
Gary Coleman is advising about loudness during sex
The hell you want...
They can be as loud as they want
When you're making love.
Explaining when being loud is okay
You can be as loud as
Gary Coleman repeats his advice
You can be as loud as
A third repetition of Gary's advice
You hear what? -- Hell no, I won't tell them to quiet down!
Gary refuses to tell them to be quiet for their neighbor
Are we being too loud?
Kate and Princeton ask if they are too loud
Yeah, are we bothering someone?
Princeton is worried about their neighbor
Oh, no, not at all, kids.
Gary tells them they aren't bothering anyone
You keep doing what you're doing.
Gary encourages them to continue
But when you and
Explaining the difference in loudness
Your partner are doin' the nasty
An explicit phrase to describe sex
Don't behave like you're
Advice to be loud during sex
At the ballet!
Referencing a place where being loud isn't allowed
Because you can be as loud
Stressing on being loud for sex
As the hell you want
Empowering to be as loud as needed
When you're making love.
Reiterating when being loud is okay
Don't let the neighbors
Discouraging to care about their neighbor's opinion
Stop you from havin' fun,
Encouraging to continue having fun
They'll have peace and
Implying that their neighbors will stop listening
Quiet when you're
Their neighbors will have quiet when they finish
Good and done.
Further reinforcing the idea of finishing
Faster, Princeton!
Kate urges Princeton for more speed
Brian, slow down! This not a race!
Christmas Eve tells Brian to slow down
Who's your daddy?
Brian is engaging in sexual talk
What?? Brian!!
Christmas Eve is surprised by Brian's phrasing
Smack it and lick it and rub
Gary is listing sexual actions
It and suck it!
Continuing to list sexual actions
Yes! Work your mama!
Christmas Eve is excited by her partner's actions
Oh yeah, that's it!
Kate is enjoying the experience
Ooh, babe!
Brian is enjoying the experience
(enjoying himself) Uuuuuhh!
Trekky is enjoying the experience
Want!
Repeating the message of loudness for sex
Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: JEFF MARX, ROBERT LOPEZ
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