12.01.2023
10.18.2023
🍳 The Griddle (parody of The Middle)
Teaching my students their favorite songs is important to me.
Sometimes the lyrical content isn't appropriate in pop songs, so I decided to rewrite the lyrics to The Middle for that very reason.
This parody is based off the song by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey.
I hope you enjoy it!
The Griddle
Verse 1
Whisk and beat
Fill it with air, beyond compare
Whip soft peaks
Put sugar in there and I’m unaware
Of just how I made all of this mess, this is impressive
Spilling cream was not my intention
Pre-Chorus
Toast in the toaster
Oh no, I burnt the toast
This breakfast is all over
I gotta let it go
Chorus
You said, Baby, why don't you just put eggs on the griddle?
And only cook mine just a little
Cuz I like runny yolks right in the middle
In the middle
Baby, why don't you just put eggs on the griddle?
And only cook mine just a little
Cuz I like runny yolks right in the middle
In the middle
Verse 2
Ohh, break an egg
Wait for a minute, you’re in the kitchen
Watching me
My spatula’s flipping, now yolks are broken
Oh how did I make all of this mess, this ain’t impressive
Breaking yolks was not my intention
PreChorus
And now you’re closer
Why have you come so close
Oh, you want to take over
I guess I’ll let you cook
Chorus
You say baby, why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
Let’s work as a team just a little
So why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
On the griddle
Bridge
Looking at you, I can't hide
Want you to be cooking
Regardless of my objection
And it's not about my pride
Just pouring ingredients
Just take over, you’re cooking
Chorus
You say baby, why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
Let’s work as a team just a little
So why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
On the griddle no no
You say baby, why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
Oh yeah, Let’s work as a team just a little
So why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
On the griddle Baby-y-y, why don't we put pancakes on the griddle, baby?
Let’s work as a team just a little
So why don't we put pancakes on the griddle?
On the griddle, griddle
On the griddle, griddle
The piano version we used is in Pop Hits for Kids (Easy Piano) published by Hal Leonard (HL00279378).
I hope you enjoyed this rewrite! I am a huge fan of Weird Al, so if you want more pop parodies, I suggest listening to his music. I love writing my own parodies. If you use these new lyrics, please credit me!
What song should I parody next?