The band has released four records, Folk the World Tour; a self-titled album, Flight of the Conchords; an EP, The Distant Future, which won a 2007 Grammy for Best Comedy Album, and a sophomore effort for Sub Pop, I Told You I was Freaky released October 20, 2009.
In 2002 they performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time. Returning in 2003, with a new show, they were nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award. They also performed there in 2004.
In 2005, BBC Radio 2 broadcast their first radio series. Largely improvised, it features Rob Brydon as their narrator, Rhys Darby as their manager and Jimmy Carr as a devoted fan called Kipper. Also in 2005, HBO gave the group a special on their Friday night half-hour stand-up comedy series One Night Stand.
Jemaine Clement has appeared in 2006 television commercials for Outback Steakhouse in the U.S. This advertising campaign was launched during Superbowl XL. He also narrates the world famous in New Zealand television commercials for L&P.
The duo currently stars in their award winning television series, also entitled "Flight of the Conchords", which began on the American television channel HBO in June 2007. Its first season had 12 episodes and the second and final season - which began in January 2009 had ten episodes. The show features Rhys Darby as their manager Murray, Kristen Schaal as obsessive fan Mel, Arj Barker as their friend Dave and Eugene Mirman as their landlord.
Angels
Flight of the Conchords Lyrics
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Doin' it
There are angels
Doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it
In the clouds
Behind the shroud of the clouds
In the clouds they're lying
Feathers flyin'
Angels sighin'
There are angels (ah ah ah)
Well there are angels (going down up there)
Ooh, angels (getting jiggy with it)
Nobody knows what goes on under those robes
Pushin' and puffin' and huffin' and heavin'
In heaven
(pushin' and puffin' and huffin' and heavin' in heaven)
Up there they're playing the lovin' game
Makin' rain
Turning white clouds gray
Doin' it
The Flight of the Conchords' song Angels is a humorous take on the idea of celestial beings engaging in sexual activity in the clouds. The opening lines of the song introduce the concept of angels being present in the clouds, and then the repetition of the phrase "doin' it" emphasizes the explicit sexual undertones of the song. The chorus repeats the idea of the angels being present and active in the clouds, with feathers flying and sighing.
The second verse continues with the idea of the angels being hidden behind the shroud of the clouds, engaging in sexual behavior and fooling around. The use of the phrase "nobody knows what goes on under those robes" emphasizes the secrecy and taboo nature of the subject matter. The mention of "pushin' and puffin' and huffin' and heavin'" gives a humorous and exaggerated physical representation of the activity going on.
The final verse brings the focus back to the musical and visual elements of the angels' sexual activity, with the angels playing the "lovin' game," making rain, and turning white clouds gray. The repetition of "doin' it" throughout the song emphasizes the playful and cheeky nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
There are angels in the clouds
There are heavenly beings above, hidden behind a veil of clouds
Doin' it
Engaging in intimate activities
There are angels Doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it doin' it In the clouds
The angels are engaging in these intimate activities repeatedly in the clouds
Behind the shroud of the clouds Foolin' 'round
Playing and having fun behind the thick layer of clouds
In the clouds they're lying Feathers flyin' Angels sighin'
These angels are lying on the clouds during their activities, with feathers and sighs surrounding them
There are angels (ah ah ah) Well there are angels (going down up there) Ooh, angels (getting jiggy with it)
Reinforcing the presence of these angels in the clouds and hinting at their sexual activities
Nobody knows what goes on under those robes Pushin' and puffin' and huffin' and heavin' In heaven
The exact nature of their activities remain a mystery, but they involve pushing, puffing, huffing, and heavy breathing
(pushin' and puffin' and huffin' and heavin' in heaven)
Emphasizing the raunchiness of these activities, which occur in the realm of heaven
Up there they're playing the lovin' game Makin' rain Turning white clouds gray
The angels are engaging in sexual activities, causing precipitation or a change in the cloud's color
Doin' it
Repeating that the angels are engaging in intimate activities
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Written by: BRET MCKENZIE, JEMAINE CLEMENT
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jamie1707
One of FOTC best songs. It almost makes me cry that they are no longer around. So glad I got to see them in person - one of the best shows I've ever been to.
GoalieLife
Murray's optimism there at the end is just a little heartbreaking.
Chris Moran
All the tunes were class but this is my fav. Gotta be the best novelty/folk/rap bands ever. Thanks guys.
Chris
When Brett looks into the camera and starts his falsetto, I lose it every time. It’s just too hilarious.
iBry Shuper
all their humor aside, here a couple of fucking amazing musicians that can harmonize with the best of them. PLUS they can get you weak as fuck. :)
dre5922
Makes me laugh every time.
DifferentMan
This is so sacrilegious and i Love it. Lol.
Peter Green
its such a majestic song
sortilegus
This song is especially funny in context, since the first song of the episode really wasn't funny at all. It made this one even more surprising, and hilarious. If I were drinking, I would have spit a mouthful onto the TV.
Grootvrieks
It's easy to see why they aren't making a new season yet. The first season was slightly better than the second one. If they kept on making seasons this frequently we woul end up seeing a bigger decrease in quality.