I Do
The Unicorns Lyrics


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uh
i do it
i do it to you

(Let's do it)

all you christians
all you krishnas
we do weddings & bar mitzvahs!
we'll float with your parade
(so long as we're getting paid)

no principles just vice principles!

we wouldn't lie
"you've got it made"
we'll tell you what you want as long as we get paid

satisfy the bride
fellate the groom
to inflate your party balloons /
we're gonna need a little bit more room
sure i'm qualified
i'll do anything you say
as long as i'm getting paid

no principles, just vice principles

we wouldn't lie
you've got it made
we'll tell you what you want as long as we get paid





WE'LL PROSELYTIZE AROUND YOUR THIGHS
THIS CONCERT IS SPONSERED BY THOSE FRENCH FRIES!

Overall Meaning

The song "I Do" by The Unicorns is a satirical take on the wedding and event industry. The lyrics mock the idea of catering to the desires of the clients, regardless of what they want. The opening lines "I do it, I do it to you" are a play on the traditional wedding vows where the couple vows to love and cherish each other. The band takes this idea and makes it more transactional, implying that they will do what the client wants as long as they are paid for it.


The next line, "all you christians, all you krishnas, we do weddings & bar mitzvahs!" highlights the fact that the band is willing to cater to any religion or belief system, as long as they are getting paid. The line "no principles just vice principles" emphasizes the band's lack of ethical standards when it comes to their work.


The chorus repeats the idea that the band will tell the client what they want to hear as long as they are paid. The final lines of the song, "WE'LL PROSELYTIZE AROUND YOUR THIGHS, THIS CONCERT IS SPONSERED BY THOSE FRENCH FRIES!" are a nonsensical play on words that further emphasize the band's willingness to do whatever it takes to get paid.


Overall, "I Do" is a commentary on the commercialization and commodification of important life events, such as weddings and bar mitzvahs. The band is satirizing the industry and those who are willing to sacrifice their principles for a paycheck.


Line by Line Meaning

uh
An expression of hesitation or uncertainty


i do it
Let's do it


i do it to you
Let's do it together


all you christians all you krishnas we do weddings & bar mitzvahs!
We don't discriminate based on religion and are willing to provide our services for any type of event


we'll float with your parade (so long as we're getting paid)
We'll participate in your event as long as we're compensated for our services


no principles just vice principles!
We prioritize pleasure over morality


we wouldn't lie "you've got it made" we'll tell you what you want as long as we get paid
We will say whatever it takes to make the customer happy and earn our payment


satisfy the bride fellate the groom to inflate your party balloons / we're gonna need a little bit more room sure i'm qualified i'll do anything you say as long as i'm getting paid
We are willing to do whatever it takes to please the customer and make their event a success, as long as we are compensated for our services


WE'LL PROSELYTIZE AROUND YOUR THIGHS THIS CONCERT IS SPONSERED BY THOSE FRENCH FRIES!
We will promote ourselves in any way possible, even if it means using crude or inappropriate language, and we will take any opportunity for sponsorship and promotion




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Joss Avila

Going through memory lane with this song...man, 2009 was a weird year in high school

Maggie Dobroth

this is one of the best songs ive ever herd.

Alice Yobby

Please make like 500 more copies of this and sell them. Please.

Mattee Campbell

So experimental. Reminds me of Throbbing Gristle and the bold sonic experimenters of the 70s.

tbmcnation

omg it has been yearssss since i listened to this song lmao i forgot how CUTE AND FUNNY IT IS

Steven Greene

reminds me of when I used to listen to it non-stop sophmore year. great memory song

xnox

best song ever

Three One

This song is so bad that it's good. But then it's sorta bad again. But a little while later it returns to good.

Oscid Films

Three One nah it’s just good the whole time

Stephen3132

Kind of got a Nightmare before Christmas-esque synth line.

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