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).
Official Website: http://www.weirdal.com
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E-Bay
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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A used pink bathrobe
A rare mint snow globe
A Smurf T-V tray
I bought on eBay
My house is filled with this crap
Shows up in bubble wrap
What I bought on eBay
Tell me why (I need another pet rock)
Tell me why (I got that Alf alarm clock)
Tell me why (I bid on Shatner's old toupee)
They had it on eBay
I'll buy your knick-knack
Just check my feedback
"A++!" they all say
They love me on eBay
Gonna buy (a slightly-damaged golf bag)
Gonna buy (some Beanie Babies, new with tag)
(From some guy) I've never met in Norway
Found him on eBay
I am the type who is liable to snipe you
With two seconds left to go, whoa
Got Paypal or Visa, what ever'll please
As long as I've got the dough
I'll buy your tchotchkes
Sell me your watch, please
I'll buy (I'll buy, I'll buy, I'll buy)
I'm highest bidder now
(Junk keeps arriving in the mail)
(From that worldwide garage sale) (Dukes Of Hazzard ashtray)
(Hey! A Dukes Of Hazzard ashtray)
Oh yeah (I bought it on eBay)
Want to buy (a PacMan Fever lunchbox)
Want to buy (a case on vintage tube socks)
Want to buy (a Kleenex used by Dr. Dre, Dr. Dre)
(Found it on eBay)
Want to buy (that Farrah Fawcett poster)
(Pez dispensers and a toaster)
(Don't know why the kind of stuff you'd throw away)
(I'll buy on eBay)
What I bought on eBay-why-why-why-why-why-why-why-why-why
The lyrics to "Weird Al" Yankovic's song "Ebay" describe the sheer chaos and addiction that often comes with using the online shopping platform. In the first verse, the singer boasts about his recent purchases, like a used pink bathrobe, rare mint snow globe, and a Smurf TV tray. He then goes on to reveal that his house is filled with "crap" that shows up in bubble wrap most every day, everything he's bought on eBay.
The chorus of the song follows the singer questioning his own motives when it comes to eBay, wondering why he needs another pet rock, or why he bid on Shatner's old toupee. Despite these questions, the singer is still very committed to the platform and all the quirky items he can buy there. He goes on to say that he loves buying on eBay and is willing to spend whatever it takes to get the items he wants. In the final verse, he admits that he's the type of person who will snipe other buyers at the last minute to win an auction and that he's always prepared with his Paypal account or Visa card.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Agreement or confirmation of the following statements
A used pink bathrobe
A previously owned pink bathrobe, likely in varying states of cleanliness
A rare mint snow globe
A unique and valuable snow globe in excellent condition
A Smurf T-V tray
A tray with a design featuring The Smurfs characters
I bought on eBay
Purchased through the online auction website eBay
My house is filled with this crap
My living space is occupied by a large amount of these items of questionable value
Shows up in bubble wrap
The items arrive at my doorstep in packaging meant to protect them in shipment
Most every day
Frequently or often
What I bought on eBay
Referring to the previously mentioned items obtained through eBay purchases
Tell me why (I need another pet rock)
Questioning the reasoning behind desiring to possess additional pet rocks
Tell me why (I got that Alf alarm clock)
Questioning the reasoning behind obtaining an alarm clock featuring the character 'ALF'
Tell me why (I bid on Shatner's old toupee)
Questioning the reasoning behind trying to win the auction for William Shatner's formerly owned toupee
They had it on eBay
The items referenced earlier were available for purchase on eBay
I'll buy your knick-knack
Assuring the seller that miscellaneous small items are of interest to the singer
Just check my feedback
Looking at previous customer comments to see that the singer has a positive history of completing transactions
"A++!" they all say
Referring to the high quality rating the artist has received from previous customers
They love me on eBay
Previous customers of the artist view them favorably and enjoy completing transactions with them
Gonna buy (a slightly-damaged golf bag)
The singer has a forthcoming purchase of a mildly flawed golf bag
Gonna buy (some Beanie Babies, new with tag)
The singer intends to purchase some Beanie Babies that are in new condition and have not had their tags removed
(From some guy) I've never met in Norway
Referring to purchasing items from a Norwegian seller with whom the artist has no prior connection
Found him on eBay
The seller was discovered through the use of the online auction website eBay
I am the type who is liable to snipe you
The artist is prone to aggressively bidding on high-demand items at the last possible moment
With two seconds left to go, whoa
Waiting until the last possible moment to bid on an item
Got Paypal or Visa, what ever'll please
The artist has funding available through either Paypal or Visa payment options
As long as I've got the dough
Assuming that funding is available, the singer is willing to make purchases
Sell me your watch, please
Requesting the sale of a wristwatch by the seller
I'm highest bidder now
Having the current highest bid in an auction, increasing the likelihood of winning the item
(Junk keeps arriving in the mail)
Receiving items that the artist previously purchased through mail delivery
(From that worldwide garage sale) (Dukes Of Hazzard ashtray)
Referring to eBay as a virtual worldwide garage sale, then also referencing an ashtray featuring the American television show 'The Dukes of Hazzard'
(Hey! A Dukes Of Hazzard ashtray)
Excitement at receiving an ashtray featuring characters from 'The Dukes of Hazzard'
Oh yeah (I bought it on eBay)
Expressing previous purchase of the Dukes of Hazzard ashtray, accomplished through the use of eBay
Want to buy (a PacMan Fever lunchbox)
The artist is interested in purchasing a lunchbox featuring the art of the arcade game 'Pac-Man'
Want to buy (a case on vintage tube socks)
The artist is looking to buy a quantity of 'vintage' tube socks in bulk
Want to buy (a Kleenex used by Dr. Dre, Dr. Dre)
The artist is interested in acquiring a used tissue that was previously handled by the musician Dr. Dre
(Found it on eBay)
Discovering the previously mentioned item through browsing the auction website eBay
(Pez dispensers and a toaster)
Referring to purchasing both Pez candy dispensers and a kitchen appliance used for toasting bread
(Don't know why the kind of stuff you'd throw away)
Uncertain why anyone would dispose of these items observed on the auction website
(I'll buy on eBay)
Commitment to purchasing the items presented on eBay
What I bought on eBay-why-why-why-why-why-why-why-why-why
Repetition of the sentiment of the singer's fascination with purchases made through eBay
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL YANKOVIC, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elsing_may06
growing up for me, this song was the original version.
@EatMeGoogleStopChangingShit
It always will be as far as I'm concerned
@rustym.shackelford5546
@@EatMeGoogleStopChangingShit Same here - backstreet boys copied this song and called it "I want it that way"...
@jrtrucker
Same here
@lotus5067
i don't think i've ever even heard the original lol, i'm sure this is better tho
@kathrinefer7301
I know!!
@YowLife
I first thought this song would be dated in a few years.
But now it seems timeless.
@herseem
Just seems more relevant than ever
@randomsmartgaming6489
I LOVE THIS SONG
@euan8589
Omg I discovered this by mistake the best mistake of my life I would sau