Karen Robinson

Lyrics

X & Y Chromosomes (Duet)
by Karen Robinson

(She) Verse 1
There’s clearly something missin’ on your Y chromosome
I was looking for some kissin’. There you were. I brought you home.
I don’t swing both ways…oh no, I like’em strong n’hairy’n
I’m not the type to make mistakes ...I step right up n’marry’em!
Verse 2
Multitasking’s useful. Do you envy that?
Why is it when you’re driving… you just won’t back track?
You can fix the toaster, and you can fix the car
But “Hun, we need to talk.” has you fixin’ to runnin far!

Chorus 1:
Still we fit like X and Y, like yin and yang
Like the slightly dented lid on a quality cooking pan. (You’re the lid)
Why things go wrong between the sexes is not known
I’m sure it can’t be me ‘cause I’ve got the whole darned chromosome
Yes, my X gene is chock full, no room to spare
Your Y’s missing leg means something useful’s missing there
Yes, your Y’s missing leg means something useful’s missing there
And he said…
(He) Verse 3
There’s too much information on your X chromosome
Stuff you just don’t need to get a job, a car, a home
Multitasking’s useful. But for eons guys did fine
Huntin’ n’fishin’, runnin’ countries, one thing at a time

Verse 4
There’s too much information on your X chromosome
Ask me, “How was your day?” I’ll say, “OK,” when I get home
Ask you’n I’ll hear who was there, what they wore, what they said,
and if your second cousin’s great aunt is still laid up in bed.

Chorus 2:
Still we fit like X and Y, like yin and yang
Like nuts to bolts a woman is essential to a man (She: sad but true)
Those fundamental chromosomes make the rules of life
Will you be somebody’s husband or will you be somebody’s wife?
X and Y are equal. A genome’s a genome
Still, I’m sure there’s excess data on your X chromosome
Ya I’m sure there’s excess data on your X chromosome


Verse 5
(She)There’s a whole sentence needed on both chromosomes
(He) It takes a while to spot, but it ensures a happy home
(She)We’ve got to learn these few words if we’re gonna be married long
(He) “You’re right, Honey… My mistake. I was wr...wr…wr…wrrooooonnnngggg….”

Chorus:
(She) Still we fit like X and Y, like yin and yang
(He) Like nuts to bolts this woman is essential to this man (She: I love you)
(She) Why things go wrong between the sexes is not known
(He) The rules of life are set by indispensable chromosomes
(She) X and Y are equal. A genome’s a genome
(He) Still, I’m sure there’s excess data on your X chromosome
(She) No, I’m sure there’s something missing from your Y chromosome

(She is talking to him, and he is talking to the audience)
(He) Why does she always get the last word?
(She) Explain to me why, when you have the choice between a burned steak & a salad, you’ll eat the steak?
(He) Tell me folks, who needs more than 6 colours anyway?
(She) Just how far, and how long will you drive around to avoid paying for parking?
(He) Who needs two sets of dishes? A milk carton works just fine.
(She) And why can’t you stop and ask for directions when you’re lost?
(He) What’s the right answer if she asks, “Do these jeans make my behind look fat?”
Wh-what did I SAY?... Wh-what did I DO?

(She) Oh to heck with chromosomes… (He) Honey, you sure do look good in jeans!
(She)That’s the right answer!


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