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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My Baby's In Love With Eddie Vedder
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Ever since she saw his poster in that record store
She says the way he grinds his molars is really sexy
She thinks he's so darn dysfunctional and Generation X-why
She likes his brooding angst and his wild-eyed stare
Yeah, he's her very favorite slacker multi-millionaire
Well, my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
Once she was mine, but now I better just forget her
Cause my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
Now, every time I see him, well, he looks so grim
I guess it really must suck to be a rock star like him
What a pain in the butt to have so much success
Spending all his time moping and avoiding the press
But my girl can't get enough of his sullen demeanor
Like he's some bit tortured genius
And I'm some kinda wiener
Well, my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
She's got a thing for that Eddie Vedder
Tell me, what can he do that I can't do better?
Now my baby's in love with
I said I said I said my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
Head over heels for that Eddie Vedder
I knew we were headin' for disaster
When she caught me hangin' out at the Ticketmaster
Now she's got an unrequited adoration
For the frustrated, agitated, designated alienated
Spokesman for the disaffected grunge generation
Well, I don't wear Doc Martens and I don't wear flannel
And I don't boycott the music video channel
And I just can't compete with all that money and fame
But I know two can paly at this kinda game
Yeah, well, let's just see how jealous she'll get
When I start stalking Alanis Morissette
Well, my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
She's all crazy 'bout that Eddie Vedder
Once she was mine but now I better just forget her
Cause my baby's in love with
I said I said I said my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
Why'd she have to fall for that Eddie Vedder?
If she wants to leave me, I guess I better let her
Cause my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
In "My Baby's In Love With Eddie Vedder," Weird Al Yankovic laments about his girlfriend leaving him for the famed frontman of the band Pearl Jam, Eddie Vedder. He begins by singing about how his girlfriend does not want him anymore ever since she saw Vedder's poster in a record store. She is infatuated with the rock star's brooding angst, sullen demeanor, and wild-eyed stare. Yankovic even pokes fun at Vedder's tendency to grind his molars as something she finds sexy. He goes on to sing about how he cannot compete with Vedder's fame, fortune, and success as a multi-millionaire rock star, and he becomes jealous of Vedder and his relationship with his girlfriend.
Throughout the song, Yankovic mocks Vedder's angst and grunge style, suggesting that it is all just an act and that being a rock star must be a real pain in the butt. He declares he can not compete with someone like Eddie Vedder but still proclaims he's going to try by stalking Alanis Morissette to make his girlfriend jealous.
Overall, the song is a humorous send-up of grunge rock and the idolization of rock stars. It's an amusing tale of how music can have a significant impact on people's lives and cause them to do peculiar things.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, my baby, my baby she don't want me no more
My significant other has lost interest in me.
Ever since she saw his poster in that record store
Her interest in Eddie Vedder sparked from seeing his poster in a store.
She says the way he grinds his molars is really sexy
She finds traits like teeth grinding attractive in Eddie Vedder.
She thinks he's so darn dysfunctional and Generation X-why
She finds his behaviors and personality 'dysfunctional' and fitting of Generation X tendencies.
She likes his brooding angst and his wild-eyed stare
She admires his demeanor and expressions of angst and strong emotions.
Yeah, he's her very favorite slacker multi-millionaire
Despite his financial success, she still sees him as a 'slacker' and holds him in high regard.
Now, every time I see him, well, he looks so grim
The singer observes a tired or troubled expression on Eddie's face.
I guess it really must suck to be a rock star like him
The singer assumes Eddie's life as a musician can be difficult and unpleasant.
Spending all his time moping and avoiding the press
The singer believes Eddie spends a lot of time being sad and avoiding publicity.
But my girl can't get enough of his sullen demeanor
Despite the negative aspects, she is still drawn to his moody disposition.
Like he's some bit tortured genius
She sees Eddie as a troubled, yet talented individual.
And I'm some kinda wiener
The singer feels inferior to Eddie and his relationship with this woman.
Tell me, what can he do that I can't do better?
The singer is comparing himself to Eddie and questioning what makes him so desirable.
I knew we were headin' for disaster
The singer had a feeling that things were not going well.
When she caught me hangin' out at the Ticketmaster
The singer was caught doing something that may have jeopardized the relationship.
For the frustrated, agitated, designated alienated
Eddie is seen as a spokesperson for a group of people who feel like outsiders and disconnected from society.
Well, I don't wear Doc Martens and I don't wear flannel
The singer does not identify with the typical 'grunge' fashion style.
And I don't boycott the music video channel
The singer does not participate in the supposed rebellion against the mainstream music industry.
And I just can't compete with all that money and fame
The singer feels inferior compared to Eddie's success and wealth.
But I know two can play at this kinda game
The singer plans to retaliate in some way to show his own worth.
Yeah, well, let's just see how jealous she'll get
The singer feels like he can make his significant other jealous as well.
When I start stalking Alanis Morissette
The singer plans to show interest in another musician to get a reaction from his significant other.
Why'd she have to fall for that Eddie Vedder?
The singer expresses frustration with his significant other's attraction to Eddie.
If she wants to leave me, I guess I better let her
The singer realizes that his significant other may not want to be with him anymore and decides to move on.
Cause my baby's in love with Eddie Vedder
The singer's significant other is in love with Eddie Vedder.
She's all crazy 'bout that Eddie Vedder
The singer's significant other has a strong attraction towards Eddie Vedder.
Once she was mine, but now I better just forget her
The singer used to be in a relationship with his significant other, but now he needs to move on.
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