John McCrea wants a girl, but he's not going to be vague about his desires. With an amount of [Repetition] sure to burn the song into your brain, "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" detachedly lists all the criteria of "the one": She is smart, elegant, and efficient, and she's out there... somewhere. CAKE has always been known for bringing lightheaded lyrics to the table, but this song's endless search for Ms. Right takes the... you know.