This song is based on a true story.
At a party at Dan's house, he made a cup a tea (as many of us like to do when a party is in full swing), only to find that there was no milk in the fridge. Egged on by other partygoers, Dan tried a succession of cheeses to replace the milk. The results were universally greasy and undrinkable, but notable enough to warrant a song.
The second verse talks about the infamous "cheese and jam" sandwiches that Dan likes to make. Its fine, because its just like a strawberry milkshake. Dairy product and strawberry - totally fine.
lyrics
Milk and cheese, milk and cheese
They go together like you and me
You and me, you and me yeah
Just the other day I went to make a cup of tea
A very simple process, should be easy as can be
It was going fine, I put the kettle on
I was feeling pretty good, what could possibly go wrong?
But something unexpected was about to occur
I opened up the fridge and everything started to blur
Charlie! (What Dan?) You've gotta come and help
I've just looked in the fridge, and there's nothing on the shelves!
What, no butter, no cake or no eggs?
Worst of all there's no milk, i'm trying to make a beverage
Dan don't worry, we're going to have to hurry
But we can get to Tesco, get your shoes, let's go!
No there's no time, I think I'm going to cry
('till something at the back of the fridge caught his eye)
Hang on, what's this? A pot of cream cheese?
I wonder what would happen if I put this in my tea?
Dan, what are you doing? Thats going to be disgusting
No its fine Charlie, look its milk and cheese, just think about it milk and cheese - they're all dairy products
No that can't be right
Its just maths, its maths
Milk and cheese, milk and cheese
They go together like you and me
Milk and cheese, milk and cheese
They go together like you and me
Sandwiches are great, in all shapes and sizes
the variable fillings create fun surprises
But there are simple guidelines you have to adhere to
Like sweet and savory don't mix
But it's clear to me
That these regulations hamper creativity
Inevitably I'll be doing things quite differently
Just the other day, I found another way
To exploit the similarities between milk and cheese
So I put it on my bread
I'd just run out of salad so i used JAM instead
(That's crazy) but I'm too lazy to get to the shop
But hang on if you stop
And consider the science, there's ideas we can take
From the humble beverage known as the strawberry milkshake
You got your dairy product, and then you make it fruity
Check out my sandwich (wow, what a beauty)
Wow Dan, that's an excellent sandwich
Thanks conscience, but do you really think it was the right thing to do?
Just follow your heart Dan, you'll go far
Milk and cheese, milk and cheese
They go together like you and me
Milk and cheese, milk and cheese
They go together like you and me
I love my milk
I love my cheese
I just, I love everything that's creamy
I don't care, I don't care if its pasturised
If its semi skimmed
If its skimmed
I love my cheese
It's so creamy, it's so creamy
And so soft
credits
from Love You (I Like You),
released July 1, 2006
Main vocals by Dan P and Charlie Mosesson. Conscience played by Rich Green. Also featuring Jenni Thornton. Drums by Danny Higgot, all other instruments by Rich Green. Production by Rich Green.