The Chipettes are a fictional group of anthropomorphic chipmunk singers fir… Read Full Bio ↴The Chipettes are a fictional group of anthropomorphic chipmunk singers first appearing on the cartoon series Alvin and the Chipmunks in 1983. In this cartoon and related materials, the Chipettes served as female featured characters in their own right, starring in several episodes in which their male counterparts did not appear. The title of the show was changed from Alvin and the Chipmunks to simply The Chipmunks in 1988 to reflect this reality. In the cartoon series and the accompanying feature films, all of the Chipettes were voiced by their creator, Janice Karman, wife of Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., son of Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., originator of The Chipmunks. Karman also wrote and voiced the Chipettes' dialogue on all of their studio albums, while studio singers such as Susan Boyd, Shelby Daniel, and Katherine Coon provided their singing voices. In the Japanese language version of the feature film The Chipmunk Adventure, the voices for the Chipettes are provided by Mayumi Suzuki, Mika Doi and Ikue Ōtani.

So What
The Chipettes Lyrics

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Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na

I guess I just lost my boyfriend,
I don't know where he went.
So I'm gonna spend my money,

I'm not gonna pay his rent.

I've got a brand new attitude,
And I'm gonna wear it tonight,
I wanna get in trouble,
I wanna start a fight.

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
I wanna start a fight.
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
I wanna start a fight!

So, So what? (What?) I'm still a rockstar! (Yeah!)
I got my rock moves, (Oh!)
And I don't need you.

Guess what? (What?) I'm having more fun, (Yeah!)
And now that were done, (Oh!)
I'm gonna show you tonight, (Hey!)
I'm alright, (Hey!) I'm just fine, (Hey)
And you're a tool so-

So what? (What?) I am a rockstar, (Yeah!)
I got my rock moves, (Oh!)
And I don't want you tonight.

The waiter just took my table,
And gave it to David Seville.
I guess I'll go sit with Simon
At least he is keeping it real.

What if this songs on the radio?
Then somebodys gonna cry,
I'm going to get in trouble,
Alvin will start a fight.

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Hes gonna start a fight
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
We're all gonna get in a fight!

So, So what? (What?) I'm still a rockstar! (Yeah!)
I got my rock moves, (Oh!)
And I don't need you.

Guess what? (What?) I'm having more fun, (Yeah!)
And now that were done, (Oh!)
I'm gonna show you tonight, (Hey!)
I'm alright, (Hey!) I'm just fine, (Hey)
And you're a tool so-

So what? (What?) I am a rockstar, (Yeah!)
I got my rock moves, (Oh!)
And I don't want you tonight.

You weren't there, you never were
You want it all, but that's not fair
I gave you life, I gave my all,
You weren't there, you let me fall!

So what? (What?) I'm still a rockstar! (Yeah!)
I got my rock moves, (Oh!)
And I don't need you.

Guess what? (What?) I'm having more fun, (Yeah!)
And now that were done, (Oh!)
I'm gonna show you tonight, (Hey!)
I'm alright, (Hey!) I'm just fine, (Hey)
And you're a tool so

So what? (What?) I am a rockstar, (Yeah!)
I got my rock moves, (Oh!)
And I don't want you tonight.

(Hey!) No-oh (Hey!) No-oh (Hey!)
No I don't want you tonight! (Hey!)
No, I'm alright, (Hey!)
Yeah, I'm just fine, (Hey!)
And you're a tool so-
So what! (Hey!) Ohh Yeaahh (Hey!)
Oh (Hey!) Oh (Hey!) (Hey!)

So I don't need you tonight.
No. No. No. No way!

Overall Meaning

The Chipettes' song "So What" is a powerful and empowering anthem about moving on from a failed relationship and not letting it hold you back. The lyrics express the singer's determination to live her life on her terms and not let anyone else bring her down. She starts off by stating that she lost her boyfriend and doesn't know where he went, but instead of feeling down about it, she decides to spend her money and not pay his rent. The singer then confidently declares that she has a brand new attitude and wants to get in trouble and start a fight. She proclaims that she is still a rockstar and she doesn't need her ex-boyfriend anymore. The chorus repeats the phrase "So what?" which showcases the singer's indifference towards her ex-boyfriend and the failed relationship.

The second verse tells the story of the singer's experience at a restaurant where the waiter takes her table and gives it to someone else. She decides to sit with Simon, who she believes is more genuine. The verse also includes the possibility of the song playing on the radio, and the singer worrying that it might cause trouble and possibly result in Alvin starting a fight. In the final chorus, the singer emphasizes her rockstar status and how she doesn't need her ex-boyfriend tonight or ever again.

Overall, "So What" is a fun and uplifting song that encourages you to be confident and independent. The song's message of not letting failed relationships hold you back is something that resonates with people of all ages.

Line by Line Meaning

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Singing and enjoying myself even though things might not be going well.

I guess I just lost my boyfriend, I don't know where he went. So I'm gonna spend my money, I'm not gonna pay his rent.
My boyfriend left me, and I'm not going to let him continue to use my money to pay his rent. I'm going to take control.

I've got a brand new attitude, And I'm gonna wear it tonight, I wanna get in trouble, I wanna start a fight.
I've decided to have a new perspective on life and I want to release my energy by causing some disturbance.

So, So what? (What?) I'm still a rockstar! (Yeah!) I got my rock moves, (Oh!) And I don't need you.
Even though things have gone wrong, I'm still confident with myself and don't need anyone else to validate me.

Guess what? (What?) I'm having more fun, (Yeah!) And now that were done, (Oh!) I'm gonna show you tonight, (Hey!) I'm alright, (Hey!) I'm just fine, (Hey) And you're a tool so-
I'm going to have fun without you, and prove to you that I'm fine without you. Also, you're a tool so I don't care.

The waiter just took my table, And gave it to David Seville. I guess I'll go sit with Simon, At least he is keeping it real.
Even though the situation seems unfair, I'm going to be practical and move on to something better and more truthful.

What if this song's on the radio? Then somebody's gonna cry, I'm going to get in trouble, Alvin will start a fight.
This song might cause some drama, but I'm still going to cause some trouble regardless.

You weren't there, you never were You want it all, but that's not fair I gave you life, I gave my all, You weren't there, you let me fall!
You never supported me, and abandoned me. You only wanted things your way and it was unfair. I gave so much to you, but you never gave back when I needed it most.

(Hey!) No-oh (Hey!) No-oh (Hey!) No, I don't want you tonight! (Hey!) No, I'm alright, (Hey!) Yeah, I'm just fine, (Hey!) And you're a tool so- So what! (Hey!) Ohh Yeaahh (Hey!) Oh (Hey!) Oh (Hey!) (Hey!)
I'm not going to let you ruin my night, and moving on from you. You're a tool and I don't need you, so I'm going to continue to have fun and enjoy myself.

So I don't need you tonight. No. No. No. No way!
I'm making it clear that I'm going to enjoy myself regardless of what you think or say, and I don't need your presence to do so.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Max Martin, Alicia Moore, Johan Karl Schuster

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