Lyrics
Spoken Intro
They told us a teenage romance couldn't survive the changing winds of society.
But tonight, as a Category 3 hurricane ripped the roof off the local drive-in cinema…
I looked over at you in the passenger seat.
The dashboard flew away,
The steering wheel was gone,
but baby… not a single strand of your hair even vibrated.
And looking at your glorious, rock-solid bouffant, I just had to ask...
Intro
[Refrain] Shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ooh-wah Shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ooh-wah
Verse
We met down at the malt shop, sharing a cherry shake
Your hairdo was a mountain, frosted like a wedding cake
The ceiling fan was spinning, blowing the napkins 'round
But your golden, crunchy halo never tumbled to the ground
Chorus
Oh baby, what’s the style strength you’re using? (Ooh, tell me)
To keep my poor heart confusing (Shoop, shoop)
Is it a Level 5 Hold? Or maybe a 10?
Will you ever let me touch it? Tell me where, tell me when
Oh darling, it’s a scientific mystery
What’s the style strength you’re using on me??
[Refrain] Shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ooh-wah Shoo-wop, shoo-wop, ooh-wah
Verse
I leaned in for a cuddle beside the jukebox machine
You smelled of teenage passion, Aqua Net, and Brilliantine
I asked if you’d go steady, you gave a stiff little nod
Your bangs didn't even flutter -- oh baby, it’s an act of God
(Helmet of love) (Bop-bop-a-bop) (Sent from above) (Bop-bop-a-bop)
Chorus
Oh baby, what’s the style strength you’re using? (Ooh, tell me)
My mind is what I am losing! (Shoop, shoop)
Is it industrial grade? A military pour?
I’ve never loved a follicular fortress more
Oh darling, it’s a scientific mystery
What’s the style strength you’re using on me?
Bridge
"Last night at Lover’s Lane… the mood was right.
The moon was full.
I reached out to run my fingers romantically through your curls…
...
The doctor says my index finger is fractured in three places, Brenda!
It was like punching a brick wall covered in lacquer
But I don't care about the cast on my hand… I only care about the cast on your head!"
(Weedly-weedly-woo-waah)
Verse
Our love is highly flammable, so stay away from the fire!
You’re aerodynamic, baby, and taking me higher
I don't need a diamond ring to prove that you are mine,
I just need to see that aerosol shine
Outro
Tell me your secret! (Hold it tight, baby)
Extra firm hold! (Hold it right, baby)
Maximum volume! (In the night, baby)
Sticky to the touch! (Not too much, baby)
What's the style strength? (Ooh-ooooh)
Yeah, what's the style streeeeength?

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