Don't be a mangia cake, I'm begging you please
Don't cover my macaroni with yellow cheddar cheese
Just cook like your mother, give me Italian food to eat 
Don't be a mangia cake, I'm begging you please

When I come home from work, you sit and watch tv
I'm so very hungry I want something good to eat
You put a frozen dinner into the microwave
If this keeps up I'll end up in my grave

Don't be a mangia cake, I'm asking you please
I want a minestrone with broccoli and peas
If I come home tonight and find a frozen pizza instead
I'll take the damn pizza and throw it to your head

When we have a snack, you want something sweet
Too much sweet stuff makes me sick
I drink espresso coffee, I like it good and strong
You drink instant coffee with five sugar lumps

Don't be a mangia cake, I'm begging you please
Don't cover my macaroni with yellow cheddar cheese
Just cook like your mother, give me Italian food to eat 
Don't be a mangia cake, I'm begging you please

My uncle came to visit, he came from Rome
When he tasted your food, he took the next plane home
Don't be a mangia cake, I'm begging you please
I ask for ricotta, but you give me cottage cheese
I have a big problem, I don't know what to do
I hope the kids don't become Mangia cake like you