Wig
The B-52's Lyrics

What's that on your head?
Asks a person what they are wearing on their head.

A wig
The answer to the question, meaning the person is wearing a wig.

Wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig
Repeating the word "wig" to emphasize its importance and relevance to the song.

Sally's gotta wig
Introducing a character named Sally who is wearing a wig.

Ricky's gotta wig
Introducing a character named Ricky who is wearing a wig.

Baby's gotta wig
Introducing a character named Baby who is wearing a wig.

Kate's gotta wig
Introducing a character named Kate who is wearing a wig.

Fred's gotta cheap toupee
Introducing a character named Fred who is wearing a cheap toupee, which is not as desirable as a wig.

Keith's gotta big bouffant on
Introducing a character named Keith who is wearing a large bouffant wig.

We all got wigs, so... Let's go!
The idea that all of the characters in the song are wearing wigs, so they are all part of the same group or community.

On the neon, neon side of town
A reference to a specific location or neighborhood, possibly one where people are more flamboyant or trendy.

Julia's gotta wig
Introducing a character named Julia who is wearing a wig.

Phyllis has a wig
Introducing a character named Phyllis who is wearing a wig.

Cindy's gotta wig
Introducing a character named Cindy who is wearing a wig.

J.T.'s gotta wig
Introducing a character named J.T. who is wearing a wig.

Carol's fall fell
Introducing a character named Carol whose wig or hairpiece fell off.

Bubba's gotta big bouffant on
Introducing a character named Bubba who is wearing a large bouffant wig.

We all got wigs, so... Let's go!
Repeating the idea that all of the characters in the song are wearing wigs and are part of the same group or community.

Hey I bought my wig at the Diana shop with a purse to match!
One of the characters talking about where they got their wig, and mentioning a purse that matches it.

My hairpiece is so hot it sets off fire alarms!
One of the characters boasting about how attractive their wig is, saying it is "hot" enough to set off fire alarms.

Did something crawl in your wig and die?
One of the characters insulting another person's wig or hairpiece, possibly saying it looks dirty or smells bad.

Sometimes I part my wig in the middle, and sometimes I tease it a little!
One of the characters sharing their personal wig-styling techniques.

Hey did your wig get caught in a lawnmower or something?
One of the characters making fun of another person's wig, saying it looks like it has been damaged or cut unevenly.

That one looks like she's got a skunk sittin' on top of her head!
One of the characters making fun of another person's wig, saying it looks like it has stripes like a skunk.

Craig bought his wig at a thrift store, you know why? Why? 'Cause he didn't want toupee!
One of the characters telling a joke about a person named Craig who chose to buy a wig instead of a toupee because the wig is more desirable or fashionable.

Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire! Wigs on... Fire!
A repeated chorus that talks about the wigs being "on fire", which could mean that they are very attractive or fashionable.

It's 25-25 and we've got the most wigs alive!
A reference to a competition, where each team or group is judged based on the number or quality of wigs they have.

Take it... Higher!
Encouraging the group or competition to do even better and improve upon their wig game.

It's 25-25 and we've got the hottest do's alive!
A continued reference to the competition, saying that the group's wigs are the most fashionable and trendy.

I like to call my wig "Primadonna"
One of the characters sharing a nickname or label they have given their wig, calling it the "Primadonna".

You should hear what it calls you!
A playful response to the previous line, treating the wig as though it is a living creature that can talk back.

I look like cotton candy.
One of the characters describing how their wig looks, saying it is fluffy and colorful like cotton candy.

They got so many flies on her wig, she needs a bug zapper!
One of the characters making fun of another person's wig, saying there are so many insects around it that a bug zapper is needed to get rid of them.

I want to go and get a moose on your head! A moose!
One of the characters making a joke about a wig looking like a large animal such as a moose, and then repeating the word "moose" for emphasis.