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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Polka Party
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Going up and down all around the bends
You could have a bumper car bumping
This amusement never ends
I wanna be your sledgehammer
Why don't you call my name?
Oh, let me be your sledgehammer
There's a girl that's been on my mind all the time
Su-su-sudio, oh oh
Now she don't even know my name
But I think she likes me just the same
Su-su-sudio, woh oh
And my girl wants to party all the time
Party all the time, party all the time
My girl wants to party all the time, party all the time
She parties all the time
Say you, say me
Say it for always, that's the way it should be
Say you, say me
Say it together naturally
We're going riding on the freeway of love
Wind's against our back
We're going riding on the freeway of love
In a big Cadillac
That's why you need, ooh
That's why this what you need, I'll give you what you need
Yah, yah, yah, do the Harlem polka, everybody now
Yah, yah, yah, do the Harlem polka
She's got it, yeah baby, she's got it
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
What's your desire?
Nasty, nasty boys don't mean a thing
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys don't ever change
Oh, you nasty boys
I like this part
Ooh, rock me Amadeus
Ooh, rock me Amadeus
Ooh, rock me Amadeus, ooh
Shout, shout, let it all out
These are the things I can do without, come on
I'm talking to you, come on
Please papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep
Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep
But I've made up my mind I'm keeping my baby
Oh, I'm gonna keep my baby
I'm gonna keep my baby
Keep my baby
Keep my baby
Keep my baby
Hey
"Weird Al" Yankovic never fails to amaze us with his creative mashups, and his song Polka Party! is no exception. In this song, he combines different snippets of popular songs in a fun and entertaining polka medley.
The lyrics are a mashup of various songs from different genres and eras. The first part talks about different amusement park rides, including a big dipper and bumper cars. Weird Al then transitions to the song "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel, inviting the listener to call his name and letting him be their sledgehammer. He then moves to the song "Sussudio" by Phil Collins, where the singer likes a girl who doesn't know his name but thinks she likes him too. The lyrics then shift to a reference to Eddie Murphy's song "Party All the Time", where Weird Al talks about his girl wanting to party all the time. He then references Lionel Richie's song "Say You, Say Me", followed by a tribute to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin's song "Freeway of Love." The lyrics wrap up with references to Falco's "Rock Me Amadeus," Tears for Fears' "Shout," and Madonna's "Papa Don't Preach."
Line by Line Meaning
You could have a big dipper
Going up and down all around the bends
You could have a bumper car bumping
This amusement never ends
There are plenty of amusement rides and activities to enjoy, from roller coasters to bumper cars, and the fun never stops.
I wanna be your sledgehammer
Why don't you call my name?
Oh, let me be your sledgehammer
This will be my testimony, yeah, yeah
I want to be your powerful tool and make a big impact on your life, so please acknowledge me and let me show you what I can do.
There's a girl that's been on my mind all the time
Su-su-sudio, oh oh
Now she don't even know my name
But I think she likes me just the same
Su-su-sudio, woh oh
I have a crush on a girl who is always on my mind, even though she doesn't know who I am. But I have a feeling that she might feel the same way about me.
And my girl wants to party all the time
Party all the time, party all the time
My girl wants to party all the time, party all the time
She parties all the time
My girlfriend loves to have fun and party all the time, and I'm trying to keep up with her.
Say you, say me
Say it for always, that's the way it should be
Say you, say me
Say it together naturally
Let's express our love and commitment to each other by saying 'you and me' and making it clear that we will always be together, in a natural and genuine way.
We're going riding on the freeway of love
Wind's against our back
We're going riding on the freeway of love
In a big Cadillac
Let's take a joyride on the highway of love, with the wind at our backs and a big luxurious car to enjoy the journey.
That's why you need, ooh
That's why this what you need, I'll give you what you need
I know what you need and I am willing to provide it for you.
Yah, yah, yah, do the Harlem polka, everybody now
Yah, yah, yah, do the Harlem polka
Let's all do the fun and energetic Harlem polka dance together, and have a good time.
She's got it, yeah baby, she's got it
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
What's your desire?
This woman has everything that I want in a partner. I am committed to fulfilling her desires and being her passionate companion.
Nasty, nasty boys don't mean a thing
Oh, you nasty boys
Nasty, nasty boys don't ever change
Oh, you nasty boys
Bad boys may be attractive at first, but they ultimately don't have the qualities that lead to a fulfilling relationship. Plus, they never seem to change their ways.
Ooh, rock me Amadeus
Ooh, rock me Amadeus
Ooh, rock me Amadeus, ooh
I am entranced and captivated by the legendary Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and I want to experience the intense emotions that his music can evoke.
Shout, shout, let it all out
These are the things I can do without, come on
I'm talking to you, come on
Let's vent our frustrations, express our true feelings, and get rid of the things we don't need in our lives. And, let's do it together!
Please papa don't preach, I'm in trouble deep
Papa don't preach, I've been losing sleep
But I've made up my mind I'm keeping my baby
Oh, I'm gonna keep my baby
I'm gonna keep my baby
Keep my baby
Keep my baby
Keep my baby
Hey
I'm in a tough situation and I know that you may not agree with my decision, but I have made up my mind to keep my baby and be a responsible parent. Please support me in my choice.
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