"Add It Up" is a song by American rock band Violent Femmes, released on their 1983 debut album Violent Femmes.
It contains the lyrics: Why can't I get just one screw Believe me I'd know what to do But something won't let me make love to you Why can't I get just one fuck Why can't I get just one fuck I guess it's got something to do with luck But I waited my whole life for just one Band member Gordon Gano commented: I was in my bedroom—that's where I wrote it—feeling frustrated.
It just happened to feel good lyrically ... and it still does.
[1]The song title was used as the name for the compilation album by the group, Add It Up (1981–1993).
Some radio stations substitute a guitar note for the swear word for airplay.