Yoda
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Where it bubbles all the time like a giant carbonated soda
S-O-D-A, soda
I saw the little runt sitting there on a log
I asked him his name and in a raspy voice he said "yoda"
Y-O-D-A, Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I've been around, but I ain't never seen
A guy who looks like a muppet, but he's wrinkled and green
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I'm not dumb, but I can't understand
How he can lift me in the air just by raising his hand
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I left home just a week before
And I've never ever been a Jedi before
But Obi Wan, he set me straight, of course
He said, "Go to Yoda and he'll show you the Force"
Well I'm not the kind that would argue with Ben
So it looks like I'm gonna start all over again
With my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo
Yoda
Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo
Yoda
So I used the Force
I picked up a box
I lifted some rocks
While I stood on my head
Well, I won't forget what Yoda said
He said, "Luke, stay away from the darker side
And if you start to go astray, let the Force be your guide"
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
"I know Darth Vader's really got you annoyed
But remember, if you kill him, then you'll be unemployed"
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I heard my friends really got in a mess
So I'm gonna have to leave Yoda, I guess
But I know that I'll be coming back some day
I'll be playing this part 'till I'm old and grey
The long-term contract that I had to sign
Says I'll be making these movies till the end of time
With my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
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In "Weird Al" Yankovic's song, Yoda, the singer meets the iconic Star Wars character in a swamp in Dagobah. The song describes Yoda's appearance as resembling a muppet - wrinkled and green. The singer expresses surprise at Yoda's ability to lift objects with just his hand and his knowledge of the Force. The song details the singer's journey to becoming a Jedi and the advice that Yoda gives him about staying away from the dark side.
The lyrics of the song parody the popular Star Wars franchise and Yoda's distinct way of speaking, using a lot of repetition and word-play. The use of "yo-yo-yo" to emphasize Yoda's name is a comical touch, while the line "I'm not the kind that would argue with Ben" references Obi Wan Kenobi. The song is a lighthearted tribute to the beloved character and the story of Star Wars.
Line by Line Meaning
I met him in a swamp down in Dagoba
I encountered him in a murky marsh situated in the planet Dagoba
Where it bubbles all the time like a giant carbonated soda
Where it constantly effervesces like an enormous carbonated beverage
S-O-D-A, soda
S-O-D-A, soda
I saw the little runt sitting there on a log
I observed the small creature seated on a wooden block
I asked him his name and in a raspy voice he said 'yoda'
I inquired about his name, to which he replied in a rough voice, 'Yoda'
Y-O-D-A, Yoda
Y-O-D-A, Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I've been around, but I ain't never seen
I have traveled to diverse places, yet never witnessed
A guy who looks like a muppet, but he's wrinkled and green
A male that resembles a hirsute puppet, nonetheless he's crinkled and green
Oh, my Yoda
Oh, my Yoda
Well, I'm not dumb, but I can't understand
I'm not mentally impaired, however I cannot comprehend
How he can lift me in the air just by raising his hand
How he can elevate me into the atmosphere simply by lifting his limb
Oh, my Yoda
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I left home just a week before
I departed my residence only seven days prior
And I've never ever been a Jedi before
And I have never been a Jedi until now
But Obi Wan, he set me straight, of course
But Obi Wan Kenobi, he remedied my misinterpretation, naturally
He said, 'Go to Yoda and he'll show you the Force'
He declared, 'Visit Yoda and he will instruct you on the ways of the Force'
Well I'm not the kind that would argue with Ben
I'm not the type who argues with Ben
So it looks like I'm gonna start all over again
Therefore, it appears that I am required to commence once more
With my Yoda
With my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda
Yoda
So I used the Force
Therefore, I utilized the Force
I picked up a box
I raised a container
I lifted some rocks
I elevated some stones
While I stood on my head
While I was positioned on my cranium
Well, I won't forget what Yoda said
I will not fail to remember what Yoda uttered
He said, 'Luke, stay away from the darker side
He declared, 'Luke, refrain from the more ominous facet
And if you start to go astray, let the Force be your guide'
And if you begin to wander off course, rely on the Force as your mentor'
Oh, my Yoda
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
"I know Darth Vader's really got you annoyed
"I understand Darth Vader is truly provoking you
But remember, if you kill him, then you'll be unemployed"
However, remember that if you slay him, then you will become unemployed"
Oh, my Yoda
Oh, my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Well, I heard my friends really got in a mess
I comprehended that my friends encountered dire straits
So I'm gonna have to leave Yoda, I guess
Therefore, I will probably have to bid farewell to Yoda
But I know that I'll be coming back some day
Nonetheless, I am confident that I will return someday
I'll be playing this part 'till I'm old and grey
I will be performing this role until I am elderly and grey-haired
The long-term contract that I had to sign
The enduring agreement that I was obliged to approve
Says I'll be making these movies till the end of time
Specifies that I will continue making these films perpetually
With my Yoda
With my Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda yo-yo-yo-yo Yoda
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES
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