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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Inactive
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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My belly's covered with pizza crust
I'm using my inhaler now
I'm out of shape, fattening up
I'm sipping Coke from a solo cup
Donut crumbs are upon my lips, whoa
The TV's on, I really hate this show
Welcome to my new place, to my new place
Sorry it's a cramped space, but it's my place
I'm really inactive, I'm so inactive
I'm really inactive, highly inactive
My muscle's gone, I'm atrophied
Always lose my fight with gravity
I rest my bones, and just chillax
My nordictrack's collecting dust
And my stairmaster's a pile of rust
This is it, the inertia
I can't get up, this couch is part of me
I'm growing cobwebs on my knee
Pretty sad for my age, sad for my age
I could read my rib cage, here is my age
I'm really inactive, yes, quite inactive
I'm really inactive, not very active
Near comatose, no exercise
Don't tag my toe, I'm still alive
I'm giving up, my energy is shot.
I'm never moving from this spot
Never move from this place, move from this place
I'll stay here in this place, right in this place
I'm really inactive, just so inactive
I'm really inactive, not so attractive
The lyrics of "Inactive" by "Weird Al" Yankovic describe a sedentary lifestyle that is characterized by a lack of physical activity and unhealthy habits. The song opens with the singer waking up covered in Cheeto dust and pizza crust, indicating that he spent the previous night eating junk food and watching TV. He then goes on to describe his terrible health condition, using an inhaler to help his breathing and drinking Coke from a solo cup while eating donut crumbs.
The second verse continues with the singer's inability to move around too much. He complains that his muscles have atrophied, that he always loses his fight with gravity, and that he's grown cobwebs on his knee, which are all symptoms of his overall lack of physical activity. Finally, the song ends with the singer conceding that he's given up on any effort to be more active, resigned to be stuck to his couch and living an inactive life.
The song is a commentary on the hazards of a sedentary lifestyle, and how it can lead to poor health outcomes. The singer recognizes that he's not living his best life and laments his current state, but ultimately accepts it as his fate. The use of humor and exaggeration is a trademark of "Weird Al" Yankovic, and underscores the seriousness of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waking up in Cheeto dust
I have been sleeping among Cheeto dust
My belly's covered with pizza crust
There are pizza crusts on my belly
I'm using my inhaler now
I have to use an inhaler to breathe
I'm out of shape, fattening up
I am unfit and gaining weight
I'm sipping Coke from a solo cup
I am drinking Coke from a disposable cup
Donut crumbs are upon my lips, whoa
There are crumbs from a donut on my lips
The TV's on, I really hate this show
The television is playing a show that I strongly dislike
I can't reach my remote control
I am unable to reach the device that controls the television
Welcome to my new place, to my new place
This is my new residence, my new location
Sorry it's a cramped space, but it's my place
Apologies for how small it is, but this is mine
I'm really inactive, I'm so inactive
I am extremely inactive
I'm really inactive, highly inactive
I am incredibly inactive
My muscle's gone, I'm atrophied
My muscles have diminished due to lack of use
Always lose my fight with gravity
I am unable to stand up due to gravity
I rest my bones, and just chillax
I am relaxing and resting my bones
My nordictrack's collecting dust
My exercise equipment is covered in dust from neglect
And my stairmaster's a pile of rust
My stair-stepping machine has rusted and is useless
This is it, the inertia
This is the state of my inactivity
I can't get up, this couch is part of me
I am so inactive that the couch feels like a part of my body
I'm growing cobwebs on my knee
My knee has cobwebs on it from inactivity
Pretty sad for my age, sad for my age
It is unfortunate that I am this inactive for my age
I could read my rib cage, here is my age
My body is so inactive that my age is visible on my rib cage
I'm really inactive, yes, quite inactive
I am indeed very inactive
I'm really inactive, not very active
I am not very active at all
Near comatose, no exercise
I am barely conscious due to lack of exercise
Don't tag my toe, I'm still alive
Although I am not active, I am still alive and conscious
I'm giving up, my energy is shot.
I am losing all of my energy
I'm never moving from this spot
I have no intention of moving from where I am
Never move from this place, move from this place
I have resigned myself to never moving from where I am
I'll stay here in this place, right in this place
I will continue to exist in this specific location
I'm really inactive, just so inactive
I am truly, incredibly inactive
I'm really inactive, not so attractive
My level of inactivity is not very appealing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, ALFRED MATTHEW YANKOVIC, BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL WAYNE SERM, JOSHUA FRANCIS MOSSER
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