Tacky
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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I Instagram every meal I've had
All my used liquor bottles are on display
We can go to see a show but I'll make you pay
(Because I'm tacky)
Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks
(Because I'm tacky)
(Because I'm tacky)
Never let you forget some favor I did for you
(Because I'm tacky)
If you're okay with that, then, you might just be tacky, too
I meet some chick, ask her this and that
Like 'Are you pregnant girl, or just really fat?' (what?)
Well, now I'm dropping names almost constantly
That's what Kanye West keeps telling me, here's why
(Because I'm tacky)
Wear my Ed Hardy shirt with fluorescent orange pants
(Because I'm tacky)
Got my new resume it's printed in Comic Sans
(Because I'm tacky)
Think it's fun threatening waiters with a bad Yelp review
(Because I'm tacky)
If you think that's just fine, then, you're probably tacky, too
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I never know why
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I said
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, it's pointless to try
Bring me shame, can't nothing
Bring me shame, I said
(Because I'm tacky)
43 Bumper Stickers and a YOLO license plate
(Because I'm tacky)
Bring along my coupon book whenever I'm on a date
(Because I'm tacky)
Practice my twerking moves in line at the DMV
(Because I'm tacky)
Took the whole bowl of restaurant mints. Hey, it said they're free
(Because I'm tacky)
I get drunk at the bank
And take off my shirt, at least
(Because I'm tacky)
I would live-tweet a funeral, take selfies with the deceased
(Because I'm tacky)
If I'm bit by a zombie, I'm probably not telling you
(Because I'm tacky)
If you don't think that's bad, guess what, then you're tacky, too
"Weird Al" Yankovic's song "Tacky" is about a person who is oblivious to the norms of society and behaves in a cringe-worthy and unapologetic manner. The singer identifies himself as a tacky person by wearing garish clothing combinations such as stripes and plaid, belt with suspenders, sandals with socks, fluorescent pants with Ed Hardy shirts, new glitter Uggs, and pink sequined Crocs. He brags about wearing such clothes on purpose and being a trendsetter by posting pictures of his outfits on social media. He also keeps used liquor bottles as decorations and considers it a favor when he reminds others of the good deeds he has done for them. He even goes to the extent of asking inappropriate and insulting questions when meeting someone new or name-dropping constantly.
The chorus, "Because I'm tacky", indicates that the singer is self-aware but chooses to revel in his tackiness. He considers being tacky as a sign of being cool and believes that others who think so too might be tacky themselves. The lyrics of the song mock the self-absorbed behavior of people who are obsessed with social media, fashion, and fame, and do not have any regard for others.
Line by Line Meaning
It might seem crazy, wearing stripes and plaid
I know my fashion choices are questionable
I Instagram every meal I've had
I post WAY too many pictures of my food online
All my used liquor bottles are on display
I keep empty alcohol bottles as decoration
We can go to see a show but I'll make you pay
I don't mind going out, but I'm not going to pay for it
(Because I'm tacky)
The reason for all my tackiness
Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks
I have no fashion sense and wear completely mismatched clothing
Got some new glitter Uggs and lovely pink sequined Crocs
I buy whatever catches my eye, even if it's completely tasteless
Never let you forget some favor I did for you
I constantly remind people of nice things I've done for them
If you're okay with that, then, you might just be tacky, too
If you don't mind my behavior, then you might have similar tendencies
I meet some chick, ask her this and that
I ask inappropriate questions to people I've just met
Like 'Are you pregnant girl, or just really fat?' (what?)
I make offensive comments without realizing it
Well, now I'm dropping names almost constantly
I brag about famous people I know or have met
That's what Kanye West keeps telling me, here's why
I'm probably lying or exaggerating and trying to justify my behavior
Wear my Ed Hardy shirt with fluorescent orange pants
I wear clothes that are way too loud and/or have tacky brand names
Got my new resume it's printed in Comic Sans
I have no sense of professionalism and do not take my job searches seriously
Think it's fun threatening waiters with a bad Yelp review
I use my online influence to be rude and intimidating to service workers
If you think that's just fine, then, you're probably tacky, too
If you don't see a problem with my behavior, then you likely have similar tendencies
Bring me shame, can't nothing
I will continue being tacky despite what others say or do to stop me
Bring me shame, I never know why
I don't understand why people are bothered by my tackiness
43 Bumper Stickers and a YOLO license plate
I decorate my car with obnoxious and meaningless slogans
Bring along my coupon book whenever I'm on a date
I try to save money at the expense of my date's enjoyment
Practice my twerking moves in line at the DMV
I have no sense of propriety and will dance inappropriately in public
Took the whole bowl of restaurant mints. Hey, it said they're free
I take advantage of free things without consideration for others
I get drunk at the bank
I cannot control myself even in serious or professional settings
And take off my shirt, at least
I am not concerned about my appearance or how others perceive me
I would live-tweet a funeral, take selfies with the deceased
I have no respect for social conventions or people's feelings
If I'm bit by a zombie, I'm probably not telling you
I will lie or be deceptive to get what I want
If you don't think that's bad, guess what, then you're tacky, too
If you don't see a problem with my behavior, then you have similar tendencies.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AL YANKOVIC, PHARRELL L. WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BeavisSaves
Jack Black is moving like he's been wanting to be in a Weird Al video his entire life.
@wideawake5630
Who hasn't?
@tinaglassgow4961
He has Beavis
@thomasfurgalack2577
Duh!
@gaia9020
he moves like he always does...
@Liz.liz.1
3f
@gaidencastro9706
The insane part is that some of Weird Al's parodies age better than the original songs.
@y_fam_goeglyd
Some? Tbh, the ones I've heard are all ones I'd happily keep replaying. Can't say the same about the originals!
@taliamoore8654
Al is a better singer and writer than Pharrell
@maxjohnson8198
Spot on!