Take Off
Bob and Doug McKenzie Lyrics
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Okay, eh?
Cooo, loo, coo, coo, coo, coo, coo, coooo!
Cooo, loo, coo, coo, coo, coo, coo, coooo!
Okay. Good day. Welcome to our single. I'm Bob McKenzie and
This is my brother Doug.
Beauty, eh?
Yeah, I like that.
Okay. (Okay.)
Okay, everyone. This record was my idea.
Get out!
It was.
You're lying!
He...Hosehead here just sort of rides on my coattails.
Why are you doing this? It was our idea together, eh?
Yeah, okay. (Yeah, okay.)
We agreed to...to say that, but...
Ah, take off!
Take off! To the Great White North!
Take off! It's a beauty way to go.
Take off! To the Great White North!
Decent singing, eh?
Yeah.
Yeah, he's good.
Okay, so good day. Our topic today is music.
That's right like, 'cause my brother and I are now experts in
The field.
Yeah, right, 'cause we're a band now. (Yeah, yeah, so...)
And ummm...Well, except for him, I'm a band.
Aww. How can you do that? Making me look bad. You're such a hosehead.
Yea? Well, take off!
Take off! To the Great White North!
Take off! It's a beauty way to go.
Take off! To the Great White North!
Hey, hosehead.
Yeah, what?
Yeah, listen to this what's coming. You know what it is?
What?
It's a drum solo!
Okay, everyone, like this is me on the drums!
Oh, get out! It is not. You're not...
It is so!
Stop lying, will ya?
Take off, eh!
Aww...
Take off! To the Great White North!
Take off! It's a beauty way to go.
Take off! To the Great White North!
Take off!
Take off! To the Great White North!
Take off! It's a beauty way to go.
Take off! To the Great White North!
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooooo!
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooooo!
Beauty, eh?
Like magic, eh? It's coming in.
Well, that's like...
It's like it was sung by angels.
Hey, hosehead.
Yeah, what?
Guess what?
What?
It's over!
Take off! That can't be it!
Well...It is, yeah. Yeah, it is.
Why?
Because, well, hit records are short. Like, they...
No way.
Yeah, they're not that long.
Okay. So, that's our topic for today. So, Good Day!
Good day!
Hey, you guys!
What?
Take off!
Wait! No!
Hey! Don't go!
No! Come back, eh?
Aww. Look what you did! Everybody's gone because of you! You said...
Come back! I won't let him do it again!
My fault, eh?
Yeah, your fault.
You are such a hoser.
There's no way I'll ever do another record with you hoser.
Okay, that's fine! I'll do a solo album.
Fine then, you'll be looking for me...
Yeah? I will not.
...on another label.
Aww. Now everybody's gone.
So?
Good day!
Good day!
The lyrics of Bob and Doug McKenzie's song, "Take Off" are reflective of Canadian culture, and they showcase the humor and wit that are prominent characteristics of Canadian comedy. The song is a satirical take on music, with the brothers claiming to be experts in the field even though they are not. They also make fun of each other's talents, with one brother claiming to be a band while the other is a "hoser."
Throughout the song, the brothers use phrases like "beauty, eh?" to emphasize their Canadian roots, and they also subvert the typical structure of a song by inserting hilarious interjections such as the drum solo. The lyrics further highlight the humor of Bob and Doug McKenzie and their penchant for self-mockery, with the brothers bickering and blaming each other for the short length of their record.
The song is a classic of Canadian comedy and has achieved cult status over the years, with audiences still enjoying the catchy tune and amusing lyrics. Bob and Doug McKenzie have become icons of Canadian culture, and their impact on the entertainment industry continues to be felt today.
Line by Line Meaning
Cooo, loo, coo, coo, coo, coo, coo, coooo!
Bob and Doug McKenzie make silly noises that do not have a meaning.
Okay. Good day. Welcome to our single. I'm Bob McKenzie and
Bob McKenzie is introducing himself and Doug to their audience.
This is my brother Doug.
Bob McKenzie is indicating that Doug is his sibling.
How's it going, eh?
Bob McKenzie is asking a rhetorical question which means 'how are you doing?'.
Beauty, eh?
Bob McKenzie is remarking that something is nice, and specifically Canadian.
Okay. (Okay.)
Bob McKenzie is affirming that everything is in order.
Okay, everyone. This record was my idea.
Bob McKenzie takes the credit for the record.
Get out!
Bob McKenzie is telling Doug to stop talking because he is taking the credit.
It was.
Bob McKenzie is specifying that he came up with the idea.
You're lying!
Doug does not believe that Bob McKenzie is telling the truth.
He...Hosehead here just sort of rides on my coattails.
Bob McKenzie is mocking Doug's lack of creativity.
Why are you doing this? It was our idea together, eh?
Doug reminds Bob McKenzie that it was a collaborative effort.
Yeah, okay. (Yeah, okay.)
Bob McKenzie reluctantly agrees with Doug.
We agreed to...to say that, but...
Bob McKenzie is starting to backtrack on his claim.
Ah, take off!
Bob McKenzie tells Doug to stop talking.
Take off! To the Great White North!
Bob and Doug McKenzie tell their audience to travel to Canada.
Take off! It's a beauty way to go.
Bob and Doug McKenzie are indicating that taking off to Canada is a good idea.
Take off! To the Great White North!
Bob and Doug McKenzie repeat their earlier suggestion.
Decent singing, eh?
Bob McKenzie is asking for an opinion on his singing.
Yeah.
The answer is affirmative.
Yeah, he's good.
Doug McKenzie is giving a compliment to Bob McKenzie's singing.
Our topic today is music.
Bob and Doug McKenzie introduce their audience to the topic of their discussion.
That's right like, 'cause my brother and I are now experts in
Bob McKenzie suggests they are knowledgeable about music.
The field.
Bob McKenzie specifies that the area of expertise is music.
Yeah, right, 'cause we're a band now. (Yeah, yeah, so...)
Doug most likely suggests that they are a band now. Bob McKenzie agrees.
And ummm...Well, except for him, I'm a band.
Bob McKenzie mockingly implies that he alone makes up the band.
Aww. How can you do that? Making me look bad. You're such a hosehead.
Doug is frustrated at Bob McKenzie's insult.
Yea? Well, take off!
Bob McKenzie tells Doug to leave.
Hey, hosehead.
Bob McKenzie decides to insult Doug again.
Yeah, what?
Doug responds to Bob McKenzie's insult.
Yeah, listen to this what's coming. You know what it is?
Bob McKenzie is teasing Doug by asking if Doug knows what is coming next.
What?
Doug is curious about what Bob McKenzie is talking about.
It's a drum solo!
Bob McKenzie announces that a drum solo is about to happen.
Okay, everyone, like this is me on the drums!
Bob McKenzie is telling the audience he is going to perform a drum solo.
Oh, get out! It is not. You're not...
Doug is doubting Bob McKenzie's drumming abilities.
It is so!
Bob McKenzie insists he can play the drums.
Stop lying, will ya?
Doug thinks that Bob McKenzie is lying about his drumming.
Take off, eh!
Doug tells Bob McKenzie to go away.
Aww...
Bob McKenzie pretends he is sad about being told to go away.
Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooooo!
Bob and Doug McKenzie once again make silly noises.
Beauty, eh?
Doug affirms that the music is great.
Like magic, eh? It's coming in.
Doug is surprised with how well the music sounds.
Well, that's like...
Bob McKenzie responds to Doug's surprise.
It's like it was sung by angels.
Doug describes the music as heavenly.
Guess what?
Bob McKenzie asks Doug to guess what will happen next.
What?
Doug wants to know what Bob McKenzie has in mind.
It's over!
Bob McKenzie announces that the recording session is complete.
Take off! That can't be it!
Doug cannot believe that the recording session is over.
Well...It is, yeah. Yeah, it is.
Bob McKenzie confirms to Doug that the recording session is over.
Because, well, hit records are short. Like, they...
Bob McKenzie explains the logic behind creating a short hit record.
No way.
Doug disagrees and thinks the recording should have been longer.
Yeah, they're not that long.
Bob McKenzie repeats himself.
Okay. So, that's our topic for today. So, Good Day!
Bob and Doug celebrate finishing their recording session by thanking their audience and wishing them well.
Hey, you guys!
An unknown individual interrupts their recording session.
What?
Bob McKenzie responds to the interruption.
Take off!
The person tells Bob and Doug to go away.
Wait! No!
Doug tries to persuade the person to let them stay.
Hey! Don't go!
Bob McKenzie also asks the person not to leave.
No! Come back, eh?
Doug implores the person to return.
Aww. Look what you did! Everybody's gone because of you! You said...
Bob McKenzie blames the unknown individual for scaring everyone away.
Come back! I won't let him do it again!
Doug assures the person that he and Bob wont continue misbehaving.
My fault, eh?
Bob McKenzie attempts to shift blame onto Doug.
Yeah, your fault.
Doug admits and accepts blame.
You are such a hoser.
Bob McKenzie insults Doug one last time.
There's no way I'll ever do another record with you hoser.
Doug decides he does not want to work with Bob McKenzie again.
Okay, that's fine! I'll do a solo album.
Bob McKenzie declares that he is going to record a solo album instead.
Fine then, you'll be looking for me...
Doug tells Bob McKenzie they will not be recording any music together anymore.
Yeah? I will not.
Bob McKenzie denies this.
...on another label.
Doug lets Bob McKenzie know that he will be signed elsewhere.
Aww. Now everybody's gone.
Bob McKenzie is sad that everyone has left.
So?
Doug does not care.
Good day!
Bob McKenzie and Doug sign off.
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN GOLDSMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chesterstewartdrawers5149
"Ten Bucks is Ten Bucks' and 'I'm a Professional, Eh' are phrases that I use on a regular basis. Most people don't get the reference. Somehow, that makes it even better.
@JaDem148
Beauty you hoser!👍
@joebobjones2238
Me too. Every once in a while someone picks up on it.
@JaDem148
@DExXR 380 It's an inside joke for Rush fans. That's how much they got paid for their first bar gig. Also yes, you are correct. SCTV✌
@johntuyhoa69
"TAKE-OFF"
@ericfletcher8454
Love it! My brother and I do the same
@mikekolokowsky
Geddy nailed it in one take. He said it was much earlier in the morning than he was used to. The studio thought he’d have to warm up his voice or something, and he said “nah”. His part comes up and he kicked it from zero to one hundred instantly. Everyone watching was blown away. Geddy rocked.
@xheralt
No surprise. He's a professional, eh?
@darrondocie8062
I think it was written around him ehh
@hogenmogen8545
@@darrondocie8062 There are people who write their own songs that need a few shots to get it right. Come in too late or too early, drop words, hit the wrong note, voice cracks - it can happen even with the best.