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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Sports Song
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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That simple fact is plainly obvious to see
We’re gonna kick your collective posterior
Of course you realize we’re speaking figuratively
Our stats are thoroughly impressive
Our coach really has the Midas touch
Our players are fast and strong and brave
And your guys, eh, not so much
In fact we’ve played teams across the nation
And you’re the worst one we’ve come across
Try to assimilate that information
And it just might help you cope with your impending loss
Oh, and if somehow we are still failing
To affectively articulate the points at hand
Allow us now to summarize them in a manner
That your feeble brains can understand
We’re great (we’re great)
And you suck (you suck)
We’re great (we’re great)
And you suck (you suck)
We’re great (we’re great)
And you suck (you suck)
You see there’s us (we’re great)
And then there’s you (you suck)
We’re really, really great (really great)
In contrast, you really suck (really suck)
Okay, full disclosure, we’re not that great
But nevertheless, you suck
Your sports team will soon suffer swift defeat
That theory’s backed up by empirical evidence
We’re gonna grind up your guys into burger meat
Again, of course, we’re speaking in the figurative sense
What’s the use of even going through the motions
When you know that you’re gonna lose anyhow
So why don’t you save us all some time
And give up now (you suck!)
"Weird Al" Yankovic's satirical song "Sports Song" takes a humorous look at the familiar trash-talking that often occurs between rival sports teams. The lyrics are straightforward and direct, as the singer asserts that his team is vastly superior to the opposing team. He cites impressive statistics and talent among his own team, and implies that the other team is weak and unskilled. The chorus repeats the phrase "We're great, and you suck" several times, driving home the point that his team is the best and the other team is near worthless.
The second verse is even more aggressive, as the singer predicts a swift defeat for the opposing team, and even suggests that they give up before the game even starts. The lyrics are intentionally simplistic and repetitive, emphasizing the basic and often juvenile nature of sports rivalries.
Overall, "Sports Song" is a tongue-in-cheek look at the competitive spirit that fuels many sports teams and their fans. The song highlights the absurdity of boasting and trash-talking, and reminds listeners that it's all in good fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Your sports team is vastly inferior
We perceive your sports team to be significantly worse than ours
That simple fact is plainly obvious to see
The difference in skill between our two sports teams is apparent and evident
We’re gonna kick your collective posterior
We are confident in our ability to defeat your team
Of course you realize we’re speaking figuratively
Our expression of our anticipated victory is a figure of speech and not literal
Our stats are thoroughly impressive
Our team statistics are exceptionally noteworthy and impressive
Our coach really has the Midas touch
Our coach has a special talent for coaching and leading our team to success
Our players are fast and strong and brave
Our team members possess qualities such as speed, strength, and courage
And your guys, eh, not so much
In contrast, your team members lack similar qualities
In fact we’ve played teams across the nation
We have played various teams across the country
And you’re the worst one we’ve come across
Your team is the least skilled team we have faced
Try to assimilate that information
Attempt to process and understand this knowledge
And it just might help you cope with your impending loss
Accepting this fact might aid in coping with the inevitable defeat
Oh, and if somehow we are still failing
If our message has not been clearly conveyed
To affectively articulate the points at hand
To express our points accurately
Allow us now to summarize them in a manner
Let us present our points in a condensed form
That your feeble brains can understand
So that even your limited intellect can comprehend
We’re great (we’re great)
We possess exceptional skill and ability
And you suck (you suck)
In contrast, your team is lacking in this regard
You see there’s us (we’re great)
We are superior compared to your team
And then there’s you (you suck)
You are inferior compared to our team
We’re really, really great (really great)
Our level of skill is truly exceptional
In contrast, you really suck (really suck)
Your team's lack of skill is a significant contrast to ours
Okay, full disclosure, we’re not that great
Admittedly, we are not as exceptional as we've expressed
But nevertheless, you suck
Regardless, your team is still inferior compared to ours
Your sports team will soon suffer swift defeat
We anticipate that your team will lose quickly and decidedly
That theory’s backed up by empirical evidence
This prediction is supported by factual evidence
We’re gonna grind up your guys into burger meat
Metaphorically, we will dominate your team and defeat them soundly
Again, of course, we’re speaking in the figurative sense
As previously mentioned, this statement is a figure of speech and not literal
What’s the use of even going through the motions
Why bother attempting to compete when the outcome is certain
When you know that you’re gonna lose anyhow
You are already aware of your inevitable defeat
So why don’t you save us all some time
Therefore, why not save the effort and concede now
And give up now (you suck!)
Accept the reality of defeat and concede the game (as your team is lacking)
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Miss Seaweed
I had a Vietnam War flashback when the marching band showed up.
The number of steps it takes to get from one yard line to another should be eight steps; I counted 13 or 14.
They march to the beat starting on their left leg and walk forward with that leg, that is correct.
Your hips should be swinging your legs like pendulums; while the movement of your knees should be minimized. The opposite appears to be done here for visual effect, but if so, it is lacking in emphasis and is still incorrect.
When stopping like at 0:30, your feet should be heels together and at a 90-degree angle in front of you. The guy on the front-left appears to have done it right, but the rest of them are inconsistently apart or facing forward together. If the drill designer and/or your band director deem otherwise, then it may uniformly across different sections, and have different feet positions like shoulder-width apart, stopped at a right-angle twist of the upper body, etcetera.
Marching bands don't just march forward like the majority of the video. Come back to this comment after you've checked out the Blue Devils.
1:30 Again with the 8-step-1-yard rule thing; if you look closely, the percussionists to the left and right of Al have become skewed at the yard line because they are not using this rule. I acknowledge it is for the purpose of the video, but still.
2:06 The turn of the horns in the mid-left of the section has become a wave of sorts. Poor guy on the far left swings like four more times before he stops.
1:40 Ey he did the thing right. Cymbals are meant to be played like that normally, not merely pressed together. It helps them ring or something, but don't ask me; I'm just a flautist.
1:49 He's blind. Someone please help him.
For my marching band folks, if you're still out there, SHARK BAIT!
And for the rest of you, I hope this was at all helpful. Perhaps consider watching your next or your kid's next football game if only to cheer on the band. Have a wonderful day.
GuanoLad
When Al finally gets that Superbowl half-time show, this is the song he should play first.
cel101278
Yes!! He must sing this
SioxerNikita
@Sandal_Thong the performers actually do pay for the spot
Sandal_Thong
@SioxerNikita The Super Bowl doesn't pay the performers but it does pay for the sets and production costs.
plant chair
He needs the whole superbowl half time
Maniac4Bricks
Still waiting
FanboyFilms
I'll give Al a cookie for rhyming "empirical evidence" with "figurative sense."
jeopardy60611
Some of his rhyming patterns are influenced by Tom Lehrer.
David Lafleche
...and for using big words you'd never hear in a locker room.
AntiCitizenX
So “evidence” with “sense”