[Intro]
Well, darling, the evening is calm,
Tea's on the table, cozy and warm.
But suddenly the husband frowns
And bangs his fist — oh, here he goes!
[Verse 1 — Husband]
"Who's the boss in this house? Tell me now!"
— BANG, BANG, BANG goes the table somehow.
[Verse 1 — Wife]
"Why, I do, of course, my dear.
You look pale — what's troubling you, dear?"
[Verse 1 — Husband]
"Oh, nothing… I was just asking."
[Verse 1 — Wife]
"And I answered honestly, my darling."
[Chorus — Together]
Who's the boss in the house? Well, everybody knows:
The wife decides it wisely, and the husband nods "yes, so."
Who's the boss in the house? There's no use to debate —
When she says "I am!", well, that's sealed up as fate!
[Verse 2 — Husband]
"I thought I'd step out and restore the law,
Let every neighbor hear my roar."
[Verse 2 — Wife]
"But one look from me, and it's clear to see:
Everything's fine — as fine as can be."
[Verse 2 — Wife]
"You may bang and frown for show, it's true,
But who decides what's for dinner? Who?
And who hung your socks — where do they sway?"
[Verse 2 — Husband]
"Er… I won't say a word about the socks, okay."
[Verse 2 — Wife]
"You see, darling — so much for your silence!"
[Chorus — Together]
Who's the boss in the house? Well, everybody knows:
The wife decides it wisely, and the husband nods "yes, so."
Who's the boss in the house? There's no use to debate —
When she says "Me!", well, that's sealed up as fate!
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge — Husband]
"I'm not afraid, I'm just… so tender,
And the loud banging — no fear, just splendor!"
[Bridge — Wife]
"Of course, my love, I quite agree:
You're the boss… in your own dream, maybe!"
[Verse 3 — Husband]
"And if the guests should suddenly ask us —
Who's in charge here in this house?"
[Verse 3 — Wife]
"Say 'We solve everything together,'
And smile your very best smile ever."
[Verse 3 — Husband]
"And if they ask me to be precise?"
[Verse 3 — Wife]
"Tell them I've already given you advice."
[Verse 3 — Husband]
"Well… here I go again, oh so quiet…"
[Chorus — Together]
Who's the boss in the house? Well, everybody knows:
The wife decides it wisely, and the husband nods "yes, so."
Who's the boss in the house? There's no use to debate —
When she says "Me!", well, that's sealed up as fate!
[Final Chorus — Together]
Who's the boss in the house? Well, everybody knows:
The wife decides it wisely, and the husband nods "yes, so."
Who's the boss in the house? There's no use to debate —
When she says "I am!", well, that's sealed up as fate!
[Outro — Husband]
"Who's the boss in the house? — I asked…"
[Outro — Wife]
"And I replied, 'I am!' — at last!"
[Outro — Together]
And the tea has gone cold — but who cares at all.
