"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 screwBelieve me I'd know what to doBut something won't let me make love to youWhy can't I get just one fuckWhy can't I get just one fuckI guess it's got something to do with luckBand member Gordon Gano commented: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.