Barack Obama
Chris Moyles Lyrics


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Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Say Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama

Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama




Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Moyles's song "Barack Obama" are simple and repetitive, consisting solely of the name of the former President of the United States. The song was released in 2009, shortly after Obama's inauguration, and was meant to be a celebratory tribute to the first African American President in US history. The repetition of his name is likely a nod to the widespread excitement and admiration that many people felt during his presidency.


However, the song has also been criticized for its simplistic and arguably meaningless lyrics. Some have interpreted it as a reflection of the cult of personality that has surrounded Obama, with his name being chanted like a mantra. Others see it as a commentary on the power of celebrity culture and how it can overshadow more important issues.


Regardless of the interpretation, "Barack Obama" was a viral hit, with the song reaching the top 20 on the UK Singles Chart. It has also been parodied and covered by numerous artists and comedians.


Line by Line Meaning

Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama
Mentioning the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Say Barack Obama
Encouraging the listener to repeat the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama
Mentioning the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Mentioning the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.


Barack Obama, Barack Obama, Barack Obama
Repeatedly chanting the name of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama.




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Comments from YouTube:

@johnax4124

The lyrics are some of the most masterful ever written, they truly convey the feeling of what it's like to be Barack Obama

@daveyenglish3265

i love the part where he says barack obama!

@mcc5295

Legend says this songs was real big for 8 years 💪😭👍🤣

@hattie2525

Its 2020 and I have reached the point of Coronavirus lockdown madness where this song is just going round and round and round my head. Thought listening the the actual song might make it stop, pretty sure it's just making it worse....

@Solid_Soup

YEP SAME

@AndytheWhite

Agreed. I’m not even upset. Last week it was Rebecca Black’s Friday... I’ll take this any week!!

@rhair7143

Well thank god it's not just me

@aimzzz9382

Me too sister even in 2021 🙌🏼🙌🏼🍻 cheers hahah

@redacted_text

Same

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