Eddie Murphy actually has had an extensive singing career, it's just not his biggest claim to fame. His biggest hit was "Party All The Time," which reached #2 in the US in 1985. He had another Billboard Hot 100 hit single in 1989 with the cringe-inducing title "Put Your Mouth On Me," which reached #27. Besides two solo music albums, he's also done some of the songs in films he's appeared in, such as the Shrek franchise and 1988's Coming to America. He's also provided vocals in odd places like Saturday Night Live sketches ("Wookin' Pa Nub," anyone?), backing for The BusBoys, and hey, even appeared in Michael Jackson's video "Remember The Time."
Murphy began his comedy career at the age of 16, as part of a comedy duo with fellow comedian Mitchell Kyser at the Roosevelt Youth Center in Roosevelt, Long Island, where he grew up. At 19 he became a performer on NBC's Saturday Night Live television show, not long after graduating from Roosevelt Junior-Senior High School. His characters include a parody of Buckwheat from the Little Rascals and an inner-city black version of Fred Rogers known as "Mr. Robinson". Former SNL writer Margaret Humphert has said Murphy and Bill Murray are the two most talented people in the history of the show. Murphy left the show midway through the 1983-1984 season, appearing in filmed sketches for the remainder of that season.
Murphy later starred in many comedies including the Beverly Hills Cop series. He was recognized by receiving a Golden Globe nomination for best actor in a comedy or musical for his performances in Beverly Hills Cop, Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and most recently Dreamgirls. [1]
He is a well-known voice actor and voiced Thurgood Stubbs in The PJs, Donkey in the Shrek series and the dragon Mushu, in Disney's Mulan. Murphy also has the distinction of having starred in more sequels than any other actor in Hollywood. Those films include:Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Shrek 2 (2004), and Shrek the Third (2007).
In some of his films, he plays multiple roles in addition to his main character, including Coming to America, where he played four radically different characters, the Nutty Professor films, where he played much of the Klumps clan, and 2007's Norbit. Another trademark of Eddie Murphy's is his deep, infectious, and considerably goofy laugh.
In a 2005 poll to find The Comedian's Comedian, he was voted amongst the top 50 comedy acts ever by fellow comedians and comedy insiders. Eddie Murphy's older brother, Charlie Murphy, is also an actor, best known recently for his appearances on Chappelle's Show.
Years active 1977 - present
Yeah
Eddie Murphy Lyrics
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Oh yeah, Oh yeah, oh yeah
Alright yeah, alright yes (yeah), Alright yeah
(Yeah), Alright
(Oh yes)
Oh yes, so good
Oh yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, so good
Yeah, yeah (Say yes)
Yeah, yeah (Alright, so good)
Yeah, yeah (Anything you wanna)
Yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Yeah, yeah (Anything you wanna)
Do, do, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah... (Anything you wanna)
The 'y′ to the 'e' to the ′s′, yes
Yo, The 'y′ to the 'e′ to the 's′, yes
Yeah, yeah
Julio say yes
Sí, sí, sí
Oh yeah
Yeah, uh!!
Yeah, yeah
I just wanna say
Oh yes
Uh yes, yeah, yeah
Aaron say
Yeah, yeah
Just got to say yes
Just got to say yes
It's ok
Everybody sing
Everybody sing
Just say it
The 'y′ to the ′e' to the ′s', yes
Yo, The ′y' to the ′e' to the 's′, yes
Yeah, yeah, do, uh yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah, aha!
Yeah, don′t you feel like say it?
Uh! Uh! Uh!
Mmm! mmm! Yeah!
Yeah, yes
You gotta feel it
You gotta feel it
You gotta try
Oh yeah
You gotta really need, yes
Sí, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, c'mon
Keep on, (sí), keep on (sí)
It′s all about to go and wanna feel it
Feel it! Feel it!
All the people say: alright
Yes, it's all about... uh, uh, uh
Wanna say yes
Say yes right now
I wanna say yes
I wanna say yes
I wanna say yes
Oh yes, alright
That′s all I can do
Yeah, yes
Say yeah, say yeah
Ask it out!
I can only say
I can only say, yeah
Yes, yes, yes!
And me to
I will say next to you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
So glad just say it next to me
Yeah, yeah...
It's so cute
If you wanna know the answer
Yeah, yeah
The answer
Yeah!
That′s right
C'mon, say yeah
Yeah, everybody sing...
Yes! Yeah!
So well now, say it now
Somebody is gonna all sing it
Say yeah...
Uh, yeah... yes
It's all about you...
The lyrics to Eddie Murphy's song "Yeah" appear to be a repetition of affirmations and expressions of positivity. The song creates a vibe of joy and celebration, encouraging listeners to embrace a positive attitude and say "yeah" in response to various situations. The repetition of "oh yeah" and "yeah yeah" reinforces this message of agreement, enthusiasm, and acceptance.
The lyrics also highlight unity and inclusivity, as they mention different names like Julio and Aaron, suggesting that everyone can join in and say "yeah." The use of Spanish words like "sí" further emphasizes this idea of collective participation and universal understanding.
Overall, "Yeah" seems to be a simple, feel-good anthem that encourages listeners to embrace positivity, celebrate life, and find reasons to say "yeah" in any situation. It promotes a joyful and optimistic outlook, urging people to express agreement, affirmation, and enthusiasm.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement
Oh yeah, Oh yeah, oh yeah
Repeating the excitement and agreement
Alright yeah, alright yes (yeah), Alright yeah
Reassuring and affirmative response
(Yeah), Alright
Confirming agreement
(Oh yes)
Affirmative response full of enthusiasm
Oh yes, so good
Expressing satisfaction and delight
Oh yeah
Reinforcing excitement and agreement
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, so good
Emphasizing the goodness and enjoyment
That′s remind, all the people say:
Highlighting the collective agreement
Yeah, yeah (Say yes)
Encouraging others to acknowledge and agree
Yeah, yeah (Alright, so good)
Affirming the positive experiences
Yeah, yeah (Anything you wanna)
Assuring the freedom of choice
Yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Repeating the agreement and enthusiasm
Yeah, yeah (Anything you wanna)
Reiterating the freedom of choice
Do, do, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Encouraging action and agreement
The 'y′ to the 'e' to the ′s′, yes
Spelling out 'yes' as an affirmation
Yo, The 'y′ to the 'e′ to the 's′, yes
Informally spelling out 'yes' for emphasis
Julio say yes
Naming someone who agrees
Sí, sí, sí
Affirming agreement in Spanish
Yeah, uh!!
Exclaiming agreement with enthusiasm
I just wanna say
Expressing the desire to speak
Uh yes, yeah, yeah
Affirming agreement eagerly
Aaron say
Naming another person who agrees
Just got to say yes
Must ensure agreement
It's ok
Assuring that everything is fine
Everybody sing
Encouraging everyone to vocalize agreement
Just say it
Urging others to express agreement
The 'y′ to the ′e' to the ′s', yes
Repeating the spelling of 'yes' for emphasis
Yo, The ′y' to the ′e' to the 's′, yes
Catching attention with the repeated spelling
Yeah, yeah, do, uh yeah
Continuing to express agreement and enthusiasm
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Exclaiming in excitement and joy
Yeah, yeah, aha!
Expressing agreement with a realization
Yeah, don′t you feel like say it?
Asking if others have the urge to express agreement
Uh! Uh! Uh!
Exclaiming with anticipation and excitement
Mmm! mmm! Yeah!
Expressing agreement and satisfaction
Yeah, yes
Affirming agreement once again
You gotta feel it
Emphasizing the importance of experiencing agreement
You gotta try
Encouraging to make an effort to seek agreement
You gotta really need, yes
Highlighting the desire and necessity for agreement
Sí, yeah, yeah
Affirming agreement in Spanish and English
Oh yeah, c'mon
Inviting others to join in agreement
Keep on, (sí), keep on (sí)
Encouraging to continue agreeing
It′s all about to go and wanna feel it
Expressing the desire to experience agreement
Feel it! Feel it!
Encouraging to sense and embrace agreement
Alright
Affirmative and satisfactory response
Yes, it's all about... uh, uh, uh
Confirming that agreement is the main focus
Wanna say yes
Expressing the urge to agree
Say yes right now
Urging immediate agreement
I wanna say yes
Personal desire to express agreement
That′s all I can do
Limiting the ability to do anything else but agree
Say yeah, say yeah
Encouraging to vocalize agreement
Ask it out!
Insisting to inquire and obtain agreement
I can only say
Conveying the limitation of only being able to agree
Yes, yes, yes!
Repeating agreement emphatically
And me to
Including oneself in the agreement
I will say next to you
Promising to stand in agreement beside someone
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Continuing to express agreement and enthusiasm
So glad just say it next to me
Expressing happiness to have agreement nearby
Yeah, yeah...
Repeating agreement with anticipation
It's so cute
Describing agreement as endearing and delightful
If you wanna know the answer
Offering information to those seeking agreement
Yeah, yeah
Confirming agreement
The answer
The response is agreement
Yeah!
Expressing excitement and certainty
That′s right
Confirming correctness and agreement
C'mon, say yeah
Encouraging others to agree
Yeah, everybody sing...
Inviting everyone to express agreement together
Yes! Yeah!
Affirming and agreeing enthusiastically
So well now, say it now
Encouraging immediate expression of agreement
Somebody is gonna all sing it
Predicting that agreement will be unanimously vocalized
Say yeah...
Urging agreement to be stated
Uh, yeah... yes
Exclaiming agreement confidently
It's all about you...
Indicating that agreement centers around someone
Writer(s): David Allan Jones, Eddie Murphy, Trenten Gumbs
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
versatilejams
This song is probably unknown to a shitload of folks, but the biggest gathering of r&b stars of any song. Like State of Independence by Donna Summer.
Ashley Adkins
Michael Jackson voice of an angel!!
Lene Øyaland Egset
Legends singing «yeah» for 4 minutes, but somehow it’s still entertaining.
Jay B
This shit is mindblowing. He got a bunch of people together to just say "yeah" hahaha
Eric Sesame
What's mind blowing is when he asked them they said yeah. 😂
Jay B
@Delan Adikari I wish I could of seen the vocals being laid.
Delan Adikari
Yeah.All for charity
Adam Docktor
its odd, but cool
Brandon Williams
True talent to make a song just saying Yes...great song with great Artists.
Good Burger
@Ant Grkh yeah yeah