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Get It Right
The Wish You Weres Lyrics
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[male voice:] uh yeah let i wanna triple extra sloppy megaburger
[female voice:] uh huh...
[male voice:] some motz sticks
[female voice:] uh huh...
[male voice:] gimme some tater tots with chili and cheese
[female voice:] ok....
[male voice:] uh fucking take a milkshake right?
[male voice:] half vanilla half cherry fucking put a cherry on it
[female voice:] uh huh...
[male voice:] and then a diet coke
[female voice:] would you like fries with that?
[male voice:] DID I ORDER ANY FUCKING FRIES!!!!!
[whole song x2]
Going through the drive through
Trying to place my order
Why cant you ever get it right
I know you work here
I know you hate it
That doesn't mean you cant get it right
Not trying to be rude
Don't spit in my food
I just want you to get it right
I know your job sucks
But it's not that complicated
Try real hard to get it right
The lyrics of The Wish You Weres's song "Get It Right" focus on the experience of going through a drive-thru, specifically the frustration of not receiving an accurate order. The song begins with a conversation between a man and a woman working at a fast food restaurant, as the man attempts to place his order for a large meal with numerous sides and extras. The woman asks a few questions to clarify the order, but ultimately fails to accurately record the man's desired meal. The remainder of the song repeats the chorus, which emphasizes the importance of getting the order right, while acknowledging that fast food jobs can be difficult.
The song highlights the often-frustrating experience of fast food drive-thrus, where communication can be difficult and mistakes are not uncommon. It also explores the tension between customers who want their meals to be correct, and workers who may be struggling with low pay, long hours, and a lack of control over their work environment. Ultimately, the song suggests that although fast food work may be difficult, workers should strive to do their best to provide accurate service to customers.
Line by Line Meaning
hi welcome to fat fucks may i take your order?
The fast food employee greets the customer and asks for their order.
uh yeah let i wanna triple extra sloppy megaburger
The customer orders a specific burger.
uh huh...
The employee acknowledges the customer's order.
some motz sticks
The customer requests a side dish of mozzarella sticks.
gimme some tater tots with chili and cheese
The customer orders tater tots with chili and cheese.
ok....
The employee acknowledges the customer's order.
uh fucking take a milkshake right?
The customer asks for a milkshake.
uh huh...
The employee acknowledges the customer's request.
half vanilla half cherry fucking put a cherry on it
The customer requests a half vanilla, half cherry milkshake with a cherry on top.
uh huh...
The employee acknowledges the customer's request.
and then a diet coke
The customer orders a diet coke.
would you like fries with that?
The employee asks if the customer wants fries.
DID I ORDER ANY FUCKING FRIES!!!!!
The customer gets angry and questions why the employee asked about fries.
Going through the drive through
The singer is going through the drive-through at a fast food restaurant.
Trying to place my order
The singer is attempting to order food at the restaurant.
Why cant you ever get it right
The artist is frustrated with the fast food employees for frequently making mistakes with their order.
I know you work here
The artist acknowledges that the employees work at the restaurant.
I know you hate it
The singer understands that the employees may not enjoy their job.
That doesn't mean you cant get it right
The singer believes that the employees should still strive to accurately fulfill their customers' orders.
Not trying to be rude
The artist clarifies that they are not intentionally being impolite.
Don't spit in my food
The artist implores the employees not to tamper with their food.
I just want you to get it right
The artist simply wishes for the employees to accurately fulfill their order.
I know your job sucks
The singer acknowledges that working at a fast food restaurant may not be a desirable job.
But it's not that complicated
The artist believes that accurately fulfilling an order is not an overly difficult task.
Try real hard to get it right
The singer encourages the employees to put effort into getting the order correct.
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.