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 Your Eyes Out
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Yes, the cradle of love
Don't rock easy, it's true
Rock the cradle of love
I rocked the cradle of love
Yes, the cradle of love
Don't rock easy, it's true
(Doo doo doo doo doo doodoo doo doo doo doo doo doo doodoo doo)
The Love Shack is a little old place where
We can get together
Love Shack, baby
(Love Shack, baby, Love Shack)
Hey!
Pump up the jam (hey!). Pump up the jam (hey!)
Pump up the jam, pump it up!
That's me in the corner
That's me in the spotlight, losing my religion
Trying to keep a view
And I don't know if I can to it
Oh no, I've said too much
I haven't said enough
The things you say
Your purple prose just gives you away
The things you say
You're unbelieveable
(Oh!)
Do me, baby. Do me, baby
You can do me in the morning, you can do me in the night
You can do me when you want to do me
Yodalodaladyhoo!
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
Off to never never land
The Humpty Dance is your chance to do the Hump
Do me, baby
Do the Humpty Hump, do the Humpty Hump
Do me, baby
Do the Humpty Hump, come on and do the Humpty Hump
She's my cherry pie
Put a smile on your face ten miles wide
Look so good, make a grown man cry
Sweet cherry pie-yi-yi
Woo!
Drum solo!
I miss you so much (M-O-I miss you so much)
I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you so much)
I miss you so much (M-O-I miss you so much)
I really miss you much
Hey, I don't want anybody else
When I think about you I touch myself
Oh, I don't want anybody else
Oh no, oh no, oh no no no
He's the one they call Dr. Feelgood
He's the one that makes you fell all right
He's the one they call Dr. Feelgood
He's gonna be your Frankenstein
Let's kick it!
If you got a problem, (yo!) I'll solve it
Check out the beat while the DJ revolves it
Ice ice baby
Ice ice baby... Word to your mother!
Ice ice baby
Ice ice baby forever
I'll be your ife... ice... baby!
Hey!
"Weird Al" Yankovic's "Polka Your Eyes Out" is a medley of popular songs set to a polka beat. The lyrics are a mish-mash of lines from various hit songs from different genres. The opening lines, "Rock the cradle of love" are from a Billy Idol song, while "Love Shack" is a song by the B-52s. "Pump up the jam" is from Technotronic's classic dance tune, "Losing My Religion" is by R.E.M, "Do Me Baby" is by Prince, and "Enter Sandman" is by Metallica. The Humpdy Dance and "Cherry Pie," the 90s hair metal classic, also make an appearance.
The song's lyrics are non-sensical and don't follow a particular narrative or theme. Instead, they include memorable lines or catchy phrases from popular songs. The overall feeling is one of pure fun and excitement, as the frenetic polka beat matches perfectly with the energy of the pop, rock, and hip-hop tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
Rock the cradle of love. Rock the cradle of love
Let's enjoy ourselves and have a good time with each other
Yes, the cradle of love
This is the place where love resides and grows
Don't rock easy, it's true
Don't take love for granted, it requires effort and commitment
I rocked the cradle of love
I have experienced the joys of being in a loving relationship
Doo doo doo doo doo doodoo doo doo doo doo doo doo doodoo doo
Let's get into a fun, upbeat party mode
The Love Shack is a little old place where We can get together Love Shack, baby (Love Shack, baby, Love Shack) Hey!
Let's find a cozy place to enjoy each other's company and have a romantic time
Pump up the jam (hey!). Pump up the jam (hey!) Pump up the jam, pump it up!
Let's turn up the music and get our bodies moving to the beat
That's me in the corner That's me in the spotlight, losing my religion Trying to keep a view And I don't know if I can to it Oh no, I've said too much I haven't said enough
I feel vulnerable and exposed, trying to keep my beliefs intact, not sure if I'm doing it right, feeling conflicted about speaking out
The things you say Your purple prose just gives you away The things you say You're unbelieveable (Oh!)
You talk too much and your fancy words betray your true intentions, you're unbelievable
Do me, baby. Do me, baby You can do me in the morning, you can do me in the night You can do me when you want to do me Yodalodaladyhoo!
Let's have some sexual fun and explore each other's desires
Exit light Enter night Take my hand Off to never never land
Let's escape from reality together and journey to a magical place
The Humpty Dance is your chance to do the Hump Do me, baby Do the Humpty Hump, do the Humpty Hump Do me, baby Do the Humpty Hump, come on and do the Humpty Hump
Let's dance and get down with the funky Humpty Hump, let's explore our sexual desires and have fun
She's my cherry pie Put a smile on your face ten miles wide Look so good, make a grown man cry Sweet cherry pie-yi-yi Woo!
She's the sweetest thing I've ever seen, her beauty and charm are irresistible, she makes me feel so good, like a kid in a candy store
Drum solo!
Let's give the drummer a chance to shine and show off their skills
I miss you so much (M-O-I miss you so much) I really miss you much (M-I-S-S you so much) I miss you so much (M-O-I miss you so much) I really miss you much
I'm longing to be with you, I miss you more than anything in the world
Hey, I don't want anybody else When I think about you I touch myself Oh, I don't want anybody else Oh no, oh no, oh no no no
You are the only one I want, you make me feel so good, I can't imagine being with anyone else
He's the one they call Dr. Feelgood He's the one that makes you fell all right He's the one they call Dr. Feelgood He's gonna be your Frankenstein
He's the doctor that heals your pain and makes you feel good, but beware of his Frankenstein-like experiments
Let's kick it! If you got a problem, (yo!) I'll solve it Check out the beat while the DJ revolves it Ice ice baby Ice ice baby... Word to your mother! Ice ice baby Ice ice baby forever I'll be your ife... ice... baby! Hey!
Let's get this party started, if anyone has a problem I'll take care of it, let's dance to the beat of the DJ, Ice ice baby is the jam, forever and always, I'll be your ice baby, hey!
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