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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Now That's What I Call Polka!
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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We jumped never asking why
We kissed, I fell under your spell
A love no one could deny
Don't you ever say I just walked away
I will always want you
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I came in like a wrecking ball
I never hit so hard in love
All I wanted was to break your walls
All you ever did was wreck me
Yeah, you wreck me
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run faster than my bullet
And we danced all night to the best song ever
We knew every line, now I can't remember
I think it went ooh eh ooh
I think it went oohla eh ooh
I think it goes eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Eh, sexy lady
Po, po, po, po
Polka Gangnam Style
Eh, sexy lady
Po, po, po, po
Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh
Hey, I just met you
And this is crazy
But here's my number
So call me, maybe
And all the other boys
Try to chase me
But here's my number
So call me, maybe
I wanna scream and shout (hey!)
And let it all out
And scream and shout (hey!)
And let it out
We sayin', "Ohh, wee ohh, wee oh wee oh"
We sayin', "Ohh, wee ohh, wee oh wee oh wee ohh, wee oh wee oh"
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
It's going down (hey!), I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget
(Timber! Timber!)
I'm sexy and I know it
Girl look at that body
(He's sexy and he knows it)
I wear your grandad's clothes
I look incredible
I'm in this big old coat
From that thrift shop down the road
(He's wears your grandad's clothes) That's right!
(He looks incredible) I do!
(He's in that big old coat) It's large! Hey, lets go!
(From that thrift shop down the road)
I'm gonna pop some tags
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
This is super awesome
She's up all night til the sun
I'm up all night to get some
She's up all night for good fun
I'm up all night to get lucky
We're up all night til the sun
We're up all night to get some
We're up all night for good fun
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky
Up all night to get lucky
Yes, we're up all night to get lucky
Can get lucky, we're gonna get lucky, let's all get lucky
We're up all night to get lucky! (Hey!)
Now That's What I Call Polka! is a mashup of popular songs from various artists, with Weird Al Yankovic's twist of polka music style. The lyrics are from different songs that he features in the medley. The first set of lyrics in the song is from the single "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus, which he sings in his usual upbeat and fast-paced polka type of music. The chorus describes a tumultuous romance that he can't deny, even though it hurts. The second verse is about another hit song from Foster The People, "Pumped Up Kicks," a song that speaks about school shootings. The song may seem like an upbeat and happy tune, but the lyrics tell a deeper story, which Weird Al has mashed up with other pop songs. The final verse that stands out is Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know," a song about a dying relationship where the performers sing the chorus in the form of dialogue between two former lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
We clawed, we chained our hearts in vain
We made a futile attempt at love and ended up hurting each other
We jumped never asking why
We took a leap of faith without questioning the consequences
We kissed, I fell under your spell
We shared a moment of intimacy and I became captivated by you
A love no one could deny
Our love was undeniable to everyone who witnessed it
Don't you ever say I just walked away
Never accuse me of abandoning you without a reason
I will always want you
I will love you forever
I can't live a lie, running for my life
I cannot pretend anymore and am constantly on the move to leave this unnatural situation behind
I came in like a wrecking ball
I entered your life abruptly and destructively
I never hit so hard in love
I have never fallen so hard for someone before
All I wanted was to break your walls
All I wanted was to break through your defenses and love you
All you ever did was wreck me
All you ever did was hurt me
And we danced all night to the best song ever
We enjoyed each other's company and danced all night to our favorite song
We knew every line, now I can't remember
We were so familiar with the lyrics, but now I cannot recall them
Eh, sexy lady
Hello there, attractive woman
Po, po, po, po
The catchy tune continues
Polka Gangnam Style
Adding a polka beat to the popular song 'Gangnam Style'
Hey, I just met you
Hello there stranger, I have recently met you
And this is crazy
This situation in which we find ourselves is absurd and unexpected
But here's my number
I am interested in keeping in touch with you
So call me, maybe
Contact me if you wish to continue a relationship
I wanna scream and shout (hey!)
I want to express my emotions loudly and freely
And let it all out
And release everything I've been holding in
We sayin', "Ohh, wee ohh, wee oh wee oh"
We are singing along to the chorus and enjoying ourselves
Now you're just somebody that I used to know
You are now a stranger that I once knew and loved
It's going down (hey!), I'm yelling timber
This situation is getting wild and I am warning you before it does
You better move, you better dance
You need to take action and enjoy yourself while you can
I'm sexy and I know it
I am confident in my physical appearance and am aware of it
Girl look at that body
Young woman, observe and admire my physique
I wear your grandad's clothes
I am wearing vintage style clothing from an older generation
I look incredible
I look amazing in these clothes, it suits me well
I'm in this big old coat
I am wearing a large, warm jacket
From that thrift shop down the road
The coat was purchased at a store that resells second-hand goods
I'm gonna pop some tags
I am going to buy some affordable, used clothing
Only got twenty dollars in my pocket
I have a small amount of money to spend on clothes
I'm hunting, looking for a come-up
I am searching for a good deal, hoping to find an item in good condition
This is super awesome
I am excited about the purchase I made
She's up all night til the sun
She is active and awake throughout the night and into the day
I'm up all night to get some
I am up all night trying to obtain something
She's up all night for good fun
She stays up all night for entertainment purposes
We're up all night to get lucky
We are staying up hoping for good things to happen
Yes, we're up all night to get lucky
We are determined to stay up for the possibility of a fortunate event
Can get lucky, we're gonna get lucky, let's all get lucky
We have a chance at luck and we should take it together
We're up all night to get lucky! (Hey!)
We are still awake and motivated to find fortune, despite being tired
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: BEN HAGGERTY, DAVID LISTENBEE, ERIN BECK, GEORGE ROBERTSON, GREG ERR, GUY-MANUEL DE HOMEM-CHRISTO, KENNY OLIVER, NILE RODGERS, PHARELL WILLAMS, RYAN LEWIS, SKYLAR GORDY, STEFAN GORDY, THOMAS BANGALTER
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