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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twister
"Weird Al" Yankovic Lyrics
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Well, Well, Milton Bradley's got a def one
It's a Twister (Twister, Twister, Twister)
Yeah, all the girls and homeboys
Playin' Twister (Twister, Twister, Twister!)
Spin the spinner and call the shot
Twister ties you up in a knot
That's Twister
Check it
Right foot blue (Right foot blue)
Left hand red (Left hand red)
Left, Right, Yellow, Blue, Green
Yeah, Twister
Now, everybody's chillin'
With the Twister (Twister)
Wherever things are illin'
You'll find Twister (Twister, Twister!)
That's Twister
Yeah, Twister
Yeah buddy
You gotta get it
Yeah Twister
From M-B
"Weird Al" Yankovic's song Twister is a funny and light-hearted take on the popular party game, Twister. The song starts off by stating that Milton Bradley (the makers of Twister) has a "def one", or an excellent game. As the song progresses, we hear about how all the "homeboys and girls" are playing, and how the spinner determines which body part needs to be placed on which colored spot. The chorus repeats the game's name, "Twister", multiple times, giving it a bit of a chant-like quality.
Throughout the song, Yankovic highlights the silly nature of Twister, with phrases like "Twister ties you up in a knot" and "wherever things are illin', you'll find Twister". The chorus is catchy and will have you singing along in no time. The song ends with a final shout of "Twister" and a reminder to get it from M-B.
Overall, "Weird Al" Yankovic's Twister is a fun and humorous ode to an already entertaining game. The lyrics are amusing and light-hearted, making this a great song to listen to if you need a good laugh.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
An expression of agreement or enthusiasm
Well, Well, Milton Bradley's got a def one
Acknowledging that the game of Twister was produced by the toy company Milton Bradley
It's a Twister (Twister, Twister, Twister)
Describing Twister as a game with a repetitive and catchy name
Yeah, all the girls and homeboys
Indicating that Twister is a game enjoyed by everyone
Playin' Twister (Twister, Twister, Twister!)
Repeating the name of the game to emphasize its popularity
Spin the spinner and call the shot
Explaining the rules of the game where players take turns spinning a dial to determine which body part goes where on the mat
Twister ties you up in a knot
Metaphorically describing how the players end up entangled with each other on the Twister mat
That's Twister
Summing up the concept of the game
Check it
An expression inviting the listener to pay attention
Right foot blue (Right foot blue)
Listing one of the specific instructions called out during the gameplay
Left hand red (Left hand red)
Listing another specific instruction called out during the gameplay
Left, Right, Yellow, Blue, Green
Naming the colors that appear on the Twister mat
Now, everybody's chillin'
Noting that the players are relaxed while playing Twister
With the Twister (Twister)
Referring to the game once again by its name
Wherever things are illin'
Suggesting that Twister is a remedy for boredom or difficult situations
You'll find Twister (Twister, Twister!)
Repeating the name of the game for emphasis
That's Twister
Summing up the concept of the game
Yeah, Twister
Repeating the name of the game as a positive conclusion
Yeah buddy
An expression of excitement or encouragement
You gotta get it
Encouraging listeners to try Twister for themselves
Yeah Twister
Repeating the name of the game as a positive conclusion
From M-B
Indicating that the game was produced by Milton Bradley
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