Whatever You Like – English Lyrics

• By: "Weird Al" Yankovic

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the witty world of "Weird Al" Yankovic with "Whatever You Like"! This clever parody offers a hilarious take on pop culture and economic realities, making it a fantastic and fun way to engage with English. You'll learn contemporary slang, understand cultural references, and appreciate the art of comedic songwriting while enjoying Yankovic's unique lyrical twists. This song is special for its sharp humor and timely social commentary, providing an entertaining and memorable listening experience that encourages language exploration.

[English]

Hey girl, you know our economy's in the toilet

But I'm still going to treat you right

I said you can have whatever you like (if you like)

I said you can have whatever you like (if you like)

Yeah, yeah

Tater tots, Cold Duck on ice

And we can clip coupons all night

And baby you can have whatever you like (if you like)

I said you can have whatever you like (if you like)

Yeah, yeah

Take you out for dinner, anywhere that you please

Like Burger King or Mickey Ds

And baby you can have whatever you like (if you like)

I said you can even have the large fries (large fries)

Yeah, yeah

Baby, you should know I am really quite a sweet guy

When I buy you bathroom tissue I always get the two-ply

Want it, you can get it, my dear

I got my Costco membership card right here, yeah

You like Top Ramen, need Top Ramen

Got a cupboard full of 'em, I'll keep 'em coming

You want it, I got it, go get it, just heat it

Dump the flavor packet on it and eat it

Pork and beans and Minute Rice

And we can play Cribbage all night

And baby you can have whatever you like (if you like)

I said you can have whatever you like (if you like)

Yeah, yeah

I can take you to the laundromat downtown

And watch all the clothes go round and round

And baby we can go wherever you like (if you like)

I said we can go wherever you like (if you like)

Yeah, yeah

Hottest shorty I know, if you had some lipo

You could be second-runner-up Miss Ohio

Seven dollar bills rolled

Up inside my plastic billfold

Buy you a bagel even if it isn't day old

And you never ever gotta wear your sister's old clothes

As long as I'm still assistant manager at Kinko's

Cut your hair with scissors and a soup bowl

You ain't got to pay me, that's the way that I roll

My chick can have want she want

At Wal-mart she can pick out anything she want

I know girl you ain't never had a man like that

Who doesn't make you buy generic brand like that, yeah

You like my Hyundai, see my Hyundai

I can take you to see your cousin Phil next Sunday

But that's kind of far and I'm not made of cash

Do you think you could chip in for gas?

Mac and Cheese would be all right

But let's send out for pizza tonight

And you can order any toppings you like (if you like)

I said you can even have the last slice (the last slice)

Yeah, yeah

Ran myself a cable from my neighbor next do'

Now I can get free HBO

And baby you can watch whatever you like (if you like)

I said you can watch whatever you like (if you like) yeah

And you can always ride the city bus

Got a stack of tokens just for us

Yo, my wallet's fat and full of ones

It's all about the Washingtons, that's right

You want White Castle, need White Castle

Long as you got me it won't be no hassle

You want it, we'll get it, just don't be a hater

If I grab a bunch of napkins for later

Thrift store jeans on sale half-price

The underwear at Goodwill is nice

And baby you can have whatever you like (if you like)

I said you can have whatever you like (if you like)

Yeah, yeah

Baby, I can give you anything you please

Even share my government cheese

And baby you can have as much as you like (if you like)

I said you can have as much as you like (if you like)

Yeah, yeah

...

Key Grammar Structures

• I said you can have whatever you like (if you like)

  ➔ Modal verb (can) + infinitive

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express ability or permission. Here, it indicates that the speaker is willing to provide whatever the listener desires.

• You could be second-runner-up Miss Ohio

  ➔ Modal verb (could) + infinitive (for past possibility)

  ➔ The modal verb 'could' is used to express a past possibility. Here, it suggests that the speaker imagines a scenario where the listener could achieve a certain status.

• I can take you to see your cousin Phil next Sunday

  ➔ Modal verb (can) + infinitive (for ability)

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used here to express the speaker's ability to perform an action. It indicates that the speaker is capable of taking the listener to visit their cousin.

• Do you think you could chip in for gas?

  ➔ Modal verb (could) + infinitive (for polite request)

  ➔ The modal verb 'could' is used here to make a polite request. It softens the ask and makes it more courteous.

• You ain't got to pay me, that's the way that I roll

  ➔ Contraction (ain't) + negative construction

  ➔ The contraction 'ain't' is a non-standard form of 'am not,' 'is not,' 'are not,' 'has not,' or 'have not.' It is used here in a negative construction to emphasize the speaker's generosity.