In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic has written and starred in his own film, UHF, and his own television show, The Weird Al Show, and directed music videos for himself and other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, the Black Crowes and The Presidents of the United States of America. He has also made guest appearances on many television shows, in addition to starring in his own Al TV specials.
Though parodies earned him his fame, Yankovic has recorded a greater number of humorous songs with original tunes. Some of these pieces are pastiches (or style parodies), where he chooses a band's entire body of work to emulate rather than any single hit, although Yankovic has many completely original pieces. Most of his albums include a medley which juxtaposes the choruses of various songs in a polka style to accordion music.
Due to his popularity, he has been credited with several songs that are not actually his. A full list of every song he has ever actually done, including the live-only songs, can be found at the Al Songs website. Similarly, a comprehensive list of songs incorrectly credited to him can be found at The Not Al Page.
In 2006, Al recorded the song "You're Pitiful". However, while James Blunt gave his blessing for the parody of his song, "You're Beautiful", Blunt's label Atlantic Records was opposed to it. Though parodies are protected legally, the issue had become "more of a political matter than a legal matter", according to Al, so he decided to not put the song on his next album. Instead, he offered it as a free download from his site.
His latest album, "Straight Outta Lynwood", was released September 26th, 2006. Its first released single, "Don't Download This Song", was made available as a free download on August 21, 2006. The animated video for the track and a link to downloadable MP3 is available at dontdownloadthissong.com. Among other tracks, the album includes parodies of Green Day, Usher, R. Kelly, and Chamillionaire. Chamillionaire's "Ridin' Dirty" is parodied as "White and Nerdy", the second released single from the new album. This single has thus far climbed as far as #9 on the Billboard Singles chart, eclipsing "Eat It" as Al's highest charting single (which went as high as #12).
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Alimony
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Bleedin' me dry as a bony bony
Workin' three jobs just to stay in debt now
Well, first she took my nest egg then she took the nest
I said yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
(Yeah) 'Cause she took my house (alimony), my car (alimony)
My shoes (alimony) and my toothbrush too (alimony)
Ah-she got (alimony), got the gift of grab (alimony)
I'm in debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt)
Lawyer's callin' me on the telephony
Tryin' to squeeze some blood from a stonee-stony
Ooh, I took her for better or for worse, yeah
Then she took me for everything, yeah everything
She could get (get), get (get), get (get), get (get), get (get)
(Get) Well I'm out of cash (alimony), no dough (alimony)
I'm broke (alimony), it's no joke (alimony)
The check's in the mail (alimony), get off (alimony)
My back (alimony), cut me some slack (alimony)
I said yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony) Oh you do
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony) Is it due
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony) Or you'll sue
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony)
Alimony (yeah), mony (yeah)
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
Wow
(cash register "ching")
(Alimony, alimony, alimony) I said (alimony)
Come on, come on, come on
Alimony, alimony, alimony
Bleed me dry (alimony)
I said no (no), oh no (no)
No (no), no (no), no (no), no (no), no (no)
"Weird Al" Yankovic's song Alimony is about a man who is devastated by his ex-wife's demands for alimony payments. He is living in poverty, trying to work three jobs to pay off his debts, while she is living comfortably with everything she took from him. The lyrics describe the man's frustration and anger towards his ex-wife, who he believes has taken everything from him with the "gift of grab." The man feels trapped, unable to escape his obligations to pay alimony to his ex-wife, while also being pursued by his lawyer for money he doesn't have.
The lyrics draw attention to the financial cost of divorce and the legal system that enforces alimony payments, often leaving men in a precarious financial situation. The song's tone is sarcastic and humorous, emphasizing the absurdity of the situation, as the man's ex-wife demands even his toothbrush as part of the alimony settlement.
Overall, "Alimony" is a commentary on the challenging and sometimes unreasonable demands that can come out of divorce settlements, leaving men (or women) feeling constrained by the financial obligations bestowed upon them.
Line by Line Meaning
Here she comes now, wants her alimony
She is approaching now and demanding her alimony
Bleedin' me dry as a bony bony
She is exhausting me of all my money and resources
Workin' three jobs just to stay in debt now
I am obligated to work multiple jobs just to remain in debt
Well, first she took my nest egg, then she took the nest
Initially, she took my savings, followed by my living space
I said yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
I exclaimed agreement or confirmation multiple times
'Cause she took my house (alimony), my car (alimony)
My shoes (alimony) and my toothbrush too (alimony)
She claimed alimony on my assets like my house, car, shoes, and even toothbrush
Too bad (alimony), so sad (alimony)
Ah-she got (alimony), got the gift of grab (alimony)
I express regret and lament that she received alimony, as she is unfairly quick at claiming it
I'm in debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt), debt (debt)
I am emphasizing the state of my financial debt
Lawyer's callin' me on the telephony
Tryin' to squeeze some blood from a stonee-stony
My lawyer is contacting me to extract as much money from me as possible, knowing I have almost nothing left
Ooh, I took her for better or for worse, yeah
Then she took me for everything, yeah everything
She could get (get), get (get), get (get), get (get), get (get)
Initially, I accepted her in good and bad times, yet she didn't hesitate to leave me in financial ruins by seizing whatever she could
Well I'm out of cash (alimony), no dough (alimony)
I'm broke (alimony), it's no joke (alimony)
I have no cash reserves or savings, and this financial instability is not a funny matter
The check's in the mail (alimony), get off (alimony)
My back (alimony), cut me some slack (alimony)
I claim that I have mailed the alimony but wish for my ex-spouse and lawyer to be less demanding
Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony) Oh you do
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony) Is it due
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony) Or you'll sue
(Ooh, I want my alimo-mo-mony)
Alimony (yeah), mony (yeah)
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
I repeatedly plead for my alimony to be fulfilled, whether it's imminent or awaits a lawsuit, and sing along to its high-pitched chorus
(cash register "ching")
The sound of a cash register signifies another alimony payment
(Alimony, alimony, alimony) I said (alimony)
Come on, come on, come on
Alimony, alimony, alimony
Bleed me dry (alimony)
I keep shouting 'alimony' in exasperation, while also alerting the listener how it has financially drained me
I said no (no), oh no (no)
No (no), no (no), no (no), no (no), no (no)
I reply in negation several times
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED MATTHEW YANKOVIC, BO GENTRY, BOBBY BLOOM, RICHARD ROSENBLATT, RITCHIE CORDELL, TOMMY JAMES
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