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Hooked On Polkas
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics


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[State Of Shock]
You're takin' to me good,
Just like you know you should.
You get me on my knees,
Please, baby, please.
She looks so great, everytime I see her face.
She put me in a state (oh) state of shock.

[Sharp Dressed Man]
Top coat. Top hat.
I don't worry, 'cause my wallet's fat.
Black shades. White glove.
Lookin' sharp. Lookin' for love.
They come a-runnin' just as fast as they can,
'Cause every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man, hey!

[What's Love Got To Do With It?]
Oh, what's love, got to do, got to do with it?
What's love but a second-hand emotion?
What's love got to do, got to do with it?
Who needs a heart, when a heart can be broken?

[Method Of Modern Love]
M-E-T-H-O-D-O-F-L-O-V-E,
It's the method of modern love.

[Owner Of A Lonely Heart]
Owner of a lonely heart.
Owner of a lonely heart,
Much better than the
Owner of a broken heart.
Owner of a lonely heart.

[We're Not Going To Take It]
We're not gonna take it. No!
We ain't gonna take it.
We're not gonna take it, any more.

[99 Luftballons]
(German lyrics)

'Footloose'
Hello, gotta cut loose.
Footloose.
Kick off my Sunday shoes.
Please! Louise!
Blow me offa my knees.
Jack! Get back!
Come on before we crack!
Loose! You're loose!
Everybody cut footloose!

[Re-flex]
So why don't you use it.
Try not to bruise it.
Fine time to lose it.

[Metal Health {Bang Your Head}]
Bang your head.
Mental health'll drive ya mad.
Bang your head.
Mental health'll drive ya mad.

[Relax]
Relax, don't do it.
When you want to go to it.
Relax, don't do it.
When you want to come.
Relax, don't do it.
When you want to sock it to it.
Relax, don't do it.
When you want to come.
When you want to come.
When you want to come.

Overall Meaning

"Weird Al" Yankovic's "Hooked On Polkas" is a medley of popular songs that Al has twisted into funny polka renditions. The song includes several snippets from hit songs of the '80s, such as "State Of Shock," "Sharp Dressed Man," "What's Love Got To Do With It," "Method Of Modern Love," "Owner Of A Lonely Heart," "We're Not Going To Take It," "99 Luftballons," "Footloose," "Re-flex," "Metal Health {Bang Your Head}," and "Relax."


The lyrics of the original songs have been modified to refer to the overall humorous tone. One example is "Sharp Dressed Man," an upbeat hit by ZZ Top, that now features Al with his signature accordion. The lyrics have been remade into a funny story of a man whose "wallet's fat" and "lookin' for love." Similarly, Tina Turner's "What's Love Got To Do With It" has been adapted to refer to love as a second-hand emotion.


Yankovic has created a fun, lighthearted medley by fusing together popular songs of the 80s and mixing it with his humorous style. His unique take on classic songs has been both praised and criticized over the years, but "Hooked On Polkas" remains a fun staple in his music collection.


Line by Line Meaning

You're takin' to me good, Just like you know you should. You get me on my knees, Please, baby, please. She looks so great, everytime I see her face. She put me in a state (oh) state of shock.
I am pleased with the affectionate way you talk to me. It's as if you know exactly how to make me feel. You're so irresistible that I am compelled to beg you. Your appearance is so alluring and stunning, that every time I see your face, I'm in a state of awe and amazement.


Top coat. Top hat. I don't worry, 'cause my wallet's fat. Black shades. White glove. Lookin' sharp. Lookin' for love. They come a-runnin' just as fast as they can, 'Cause every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man, hey!
I am dressed in the finest clothes with a lot of money to boot. A black suit, a top hat, and stylish sunglasses. I am presenting myself as the most elegant and alluring man around. All the girls come running towards my direction because they simply can't resist a sharp-dressed man like myself.


Oh, what's love, got to do, got to do with it? What's love but a second-hand emotion? What's love got to do, got to do with it? Who needs a heart, when a heart can be broken?
What is the importance of love, anyway? It is something that people tend to dismiss as it is just another emotion that one can feel. It really does not bear any significance and just adds another way for a person to get hurt. Who needs to put faith in something like a heart that can easily be damaged?


M-E-T-H-O-D-O-F-L-O-V-E, It's the method of modern love.
The newest method of romantic connection is represented by the acronym M-E-T-H-O-D-O-F-L-O-V-E, which is known as the method of modern love.


Owner of a lonely heart. Owner of a lonely heart, Much better than the Owner of a broken heart. Owner of a lonely heart.
Owning a heart that is lonely is a much better circumstance than owning one that is broken, which happens to be the alternative. I am the owner of a lonely heart.


We're not gonna take it. No! We ain't gonna take it. We're not gonna take it, any more.
We will not allow it to continue. We will no longer tolerate it. No more.


(German lyrics)
The lyrics in this portion are in the German language and are not translatable to English.


So why don't you use it. Try not to bruise it. Fine time to lose it.
Why do you not use it? Attempt to avoid injuring it. It's a really inconvenient moment to lose it.


Bang your head. Mental health'll drive ya mad. Bang your head. Mental health'll drive ya mad.
When one bangs their head, it tends to have a negative impact on a person's mental state. It can have really severe effects on the brain, so think before you do it.


Relax, don't do it. When you want to go to it. Relax, don't do it. When you want to come. Relax, don't do it. When you want to sock it to it. Relax, don't do it. When you want to come. When you want to come. When you want to come.
Take it easy, do not hurry. When you are ready to do it, just enjoy it without a worry. Do not tense up. Simply relax and go with it. Just go with the flow and let it happen naturally. And when you feel like you're about to reach that peak moment, just focus and take a deep breath in order to be successful.




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