Mercedes Benz – English Lyrics

• By: Janis Joplin
• Album: Pearl

Lyrics & Translation

Explore social commentary and a-cappella blues with Janis Joplin's iconic song, "Mercedes Benz". This song offers an opportunity to reflect on materialism while enjoying Joplin's powerful voice and sardonic wit. Discover the history and meaning behind this counter-culture classic and improve your understanding of the themes prevalent in the 1970s music scene.

[English]

Oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a Mercedes Benz?

My friends all drive Porsches,

I must make amends.

Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends.

Oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a Mercedes Benz?

And oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a color TV?

Dialing for Dollars

is trying to find me.

I wait for delivery

each day until three.

So, oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a color TV?

Oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a night on the town?

I'm counting on you, Lord,

please don't let me down.

Oh, prove that you love me

and buy the next round.

And oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a night on the town?

Everybody! Oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a Mercedes Benz?

My friends all drive Porsches,

I must make amends.

Oh, worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends.

And oh Lord,

won't you buy me

a Mercedes Benz?