Car Wash
The Cool Kidzz Lyrics
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(This is a Shark Tale exclusive)
Y′all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
(Here we go again)
Y'all small tuna fish, I′m one big catch
(Say what, say what, yeah)
Y′all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Car wash, car wash
Ooh, do do do do do do do
Car wash, car wash
(Yeah, let′s drop it on 'em like this)
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
You might not ever get rich, ha
Let me tell you it′s better than digging a ditch
There ain't no telling who you might meet
A movie star or maybe a common thief
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash (sing it with me now)
Working at the car wash, yeah
(Oh, oh)
Come summer the work gets kind of hard
This ain′t no place to be if you're planning on being a star
Let me tell you it's always cool
And the boss don′t mind sometimes if you′re acting like a fool
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh ooh ooh)
At the car wash (ow said, now come and work it with me now, yeah)
Working at the car wash, yeah
Said, said, said, sing
(Work and work)
Well those cars never stop coming
(Work and work)
Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work)
My fingers to the bone
(Work and work)
Keep on and can't wait till it′s time to go home
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill it up, right away
Work at the, car wash
Sharks in the water make they jaws lock
When I swim through the grim, I′m too hot
Y'all can make y′all bets
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Shark slayer, bow down playa
′Cause this right here will be your worst nightmare (nightmare)
Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that
Turn this up and bang it all up in the surface
(Work and work)
9 to 5 I got to keep that fat stack coming
(Work and work)
No matter how big the shark is, the right keep running
(Work and work)
Washing cars ain′t no place to be a superstar man
(Work and work)
That's why I work, and work
Working at the car wash (ohhh, yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (come on work, baby work it, say now)
At the car wash (ahh)
Working at the car wash, yeah
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
(Now keep it coming)
Ooh, do do do do do do (woo, so), na na na ah, ooh
(You may not ever get rich, but hey)
Hey, get your car washed today (hey)
Hey, get your car washed today
Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
The Cool Kidzz's song "Car Wash" is a fun ode to a less-than-glamorous job - working at a car wash. The first verse sets up the song with the repeated line "Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch," suggesting that the singer is a standout in a sea of mediocrity. The rest of the song goes on to describe the daily grind of working at a car wash, from washing cars to interacting with a variety of customers (from movie stars to common thieves).
The chorus, "Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh / Car wash, car wash," is catchy and repetitive, driving home the point that the song is all about the mundane yet necessary task of cleaning cars.
Throughout the song, the message seems to be that working at a car wash may not be glamorous, but it's a job that pays the bills and can even have its moments of fun. The line "Let me tell you it's always cool / And the boss don't mind sometimes if you're acting like a fool" suggests that the singer enjoys some latitude in their job, allowing them to let loose and have a good time.
Overall, "Car Wash" is a fun and relatable song that celebrates the joys and frustrations of working a less-than-perfect job.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
I'm high-status and important - you are insignificant in comparison
Ooh, do do do do do do do
Car wash, car wash
The rhythm of the car wash is soothing and catchy
You might not ever get rich, ha
Let me tell you it's better than digging a ditch
There ain't no telling who you might meet
A movie star or maybe a common thief
Working at the car wash might not lead to great wealth, but it's better than hard labor and could result in meeting interesting people
Working at the car wash (oh oh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash, yeah (ooh, yeah yeah)
At the car wash (sing it with me now)
Working at the car wash, yeah
The joy and camaraderie of working at the car wash is emphasized through repetition and participation
Come summer the work gets kind of hard
This ain't no place to be if you're planning on being a star
Let me tell you it's always cool
And the boss don't mind sometimes if you're acting like a fool
The car wash isn't glamorous and won't make you famous, but it's a chill environment where you can have fun and not take things too seriously
(Work and work)
Well those cars never stop coming
(Work and work)
Keep those rags and machines humming
(Work and work)
My fingers to the bone
(Work and work)
Keep on and can't wait till it's time to go home
The hard work of washing cars is acknowledged but also celebrated as necessary to earn a living
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill up and you don't have to pay
Hey, get your car washed today
Fill it up, right away
The Cool Kidzz are promoting the car wash business and encouraging customers to visit
Sharks in the water make they jaws lock
When I swim through the grim, I'm too hot
Y'all can make y'all bets
Y'all small tuna fish, I'm one big catch
Shark slayer, bow down playa
'Cause this right here will be your worst nightmare (nightmare)
Work that, work that, pop back, hurt that
Turn this up and bang it all up in the surface
The Cool Kidzz are likening themselves to sharks in the competitive music industry, declaring that they are a bigger and better catch than other artists
(Work and work)
9 to 5 I got to keep that fat stack coming
(Work and work)
No matter how big the shark is, the right keep running
(Work and work)
Washing cars ain't no place to be a superstar man
(Work and work)
That's why I work, and work
The Cool Kidzz acknowledge the hard work required to earn money and be successful, and acknowledge that working at a car wash won't lead to fame
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Ooh, do do do do do do, na na na ah, ooh
(Now keep it coming)
Ooh, do do do do do do (woo, so), na na na ah, ooh
(You may not ever get rich, but hey)
Hey, get your car washed today (hey)
Hey, get your car washed today
Hey, get your car washed today (phenomenal hit)
The chorus is repeated with enthusiasm, encouraging listeners to enjoy the car wash experience and promoting the song as a hit
Writer(s): Norman Jesse Whitfield
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.