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.
Boom
Flight of the Conchords Lyrics
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She's so flippin' hot, she's like a curry
I want to tell her how hot she is
But she'll think I'm being sexist
She's so hot, she's making me sexist, bitch
I need my 1987 DG-20 Casio electric guitar
Set to mandolin, yeah
Hear me now, I see you give the sign
I wanna boom like it's never been done
Bust the moves like the click boom of a gun
In the Marquee, in the bass is booming
Someone's smoking boom in da back of da room
And it's the first day of boom and the flowers are blooming
Drum boom bass and the party is booming
Boom ba-boom like a rocket taking off to the moon
Boom boom like a bride and boom-ah
See you shaking that boom boom
See you looking at my boom boom
See you want some boom boom
It's clear it's boom time, boom boom
Let me buy you a boom boom
You order a fancy boom
You like boom and I like boom
Enough small boom, let's boom the boom-ah
Fast-forward, select-a
Now, we're rolling on a boom boom
Riding to my private room
And do we know what's happening, we both assume
We're gonna boom boom boom 'til the break of boom
Who's the boom king'
Who'
I'm the boom king
What'
Who's the boom king'
Tell me now
I'm the boom king
He's the boom king
My phone is beeping, it's be-boom boom
He's back from ten years doom and gloom
He said he had his boom chopped off in the boom
But the crazy boom still loves to boom
Unzip the boom and the lens goes zoom
My be-boom drops ba-dooba boom boom
We both get freaky and the boom gets squeaky
And we boom boom boom boom
Boom boom boom
Who's the boom king'
Who'
I'm the boom king
What'
Who's the boom king'
Hah
I'm the boom king
Bret's the boom king
The song "Boom" by Flight of the Conchords is a humorous take on the obsession with partying and the desire to be a part of it. The opening lines of the song reveal the singer's infatuation with a woman who is described as "hot" and likened to "a curry." Despite his admiration, he hesitates to express it, fearing he will come across as sexist. This provides a humorous commentary on the struggle to navigate the complexities of human interaction.
Throughout the song, the band emphasizes the word "boom," using it to describe various aspects of partying, including dancing, smoking, and just having a good time. The song features a blend of different musical genres, including elements of hip-hop, electronic music, and rock. The line "My be-boom drops ba-dooba boom boom" is particularly memorable and highlights the band's playful use of language.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God, she's so hot
I'm infatuated with this woman's appearance
She's so flippin' hot, she's like a curry
She's so hot that it's spicy and irresistible
I want to tell her how hot she is
I feel compelled to express how attracted I am to her
But she'll think I'm being sexist
I worry that she'll interpret my compliment as objectifying
She's so hot, she's making me sexist, bitch
Her attractiveness is causing me to become objectifying towards women in general
I need my 1987 DG-20 Casio electric guitar
I require this outdated instrument to create a certain sound
Set to mandolin, yeah
I'm tuning my guitar to sound like a mandolin
Drop the drums
Stop playing the drums
Hear me now, I see you give the sign
I perceive that you're indicating a desire for music to play
I wanna boom like it's never been done
I want to create music with intense energy
Bust the moves like the click boom of a gun
I want to dance with explosive movements
In the Marquee, in the bass is booming
At the venue called the Marquee, the bass is causing vibrations
Someone's smoking boom in da back of da room
Someone is smoking marijuana in the back of the room
And it's the first day of boom and the flowers are blooming
The feeling of boom is in the air and things seem to be coming to life
Drum boom bass and the party is booming
The combination of drums and bass is creating an energetic atmosphere at the party
Boom ba-boom like a rocket taking off to the moon
The music is building up to an explosive level
Boom boom like a bride and boom-ah
The sound of the music resembles the excitement of a bride walking down the aisle
See you shaking that boom boom
I see you dancing energetically
See you looking at my boom boom
I notice you observing my movements
See you want some boom boom
I can tell that you're enthusiastic about the music and dancing
It's clear it's boom time, boom boom
The time is ripe for explosive music and dancing
Let me buy you a boom boom
Allow me to supply you with some energy-inducing music
You order a fancy boom
You select a particular style of energizing music
You like boom and I like boom
We both enjoy explosive music
Enough small boom, let's boom the boom-ah
Let's increase the volume of the music to an even greater level
Fast-forward, select-a
Let's skip ahead to a specific part of the song
Now, we're rolling on a boom boom
We're enjoying the high-energy music
Riding to my private room
We're going to a secluded area
And do we know what's happening, we both assume
We expect to engage in sexual activity
We're gonna boom boom boom 'til the break of boom
We're expecting to engage in prolonged sexual activity
Who's the boom king'
Who is the best at creating explosive music
Who'
Who is the person we're referring to
I'm the boom king
I am the best at creating explosive music
What'
What did you say
Hah
An expression of amusement or satisfaction
Bret's the boom king
Actually, Bret is the best at creating explosive music
My phone is beeping, it's be-boom boom
My phone is ringing and making a loud noise
He's back from ten years doom and gloom
This person has returned after a long period of difficulty
He said he had his boom chopped off in the boom
This person claims to have had a body part removed during a period of explosive activity
But the crazy boom still loves to boom
Despite any medical issues, this person still enjoys explosive music and activity
Unzip the boom and the lens goes zoom
When we create explosive music, it's like opening up a camera lens to reveal something exciting
My be-boom drops ba-dooba boom boom
I create sounds that are powerful and energetic
We both get freaky and the boom gets squeaky
As we engage in activity to the beat of the music, the sounds become more erratic
And we boom boom boom boom
We continue to engage in activity to the explosive music
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Bret Peter Mckenzie, Jemaine Atea Clement
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gregoryfreeman5384
The story behind the DG-20 is that Jemaine saw it in a pawn shop and thought it was the stupidest instrument he had ever seen. When he later saw Bret, he started to tell him about this dumb instrument he found, only to learn that Bret had visited the same pawn shop after him and bought it.
@estherdmartinez1346
😂 love this story!
@a-agun6227
Amazing
@mabellinco157
Dude that’s funny as heck
@midgetmonster7897
Not strictly speaking at all how that all happened... It was the third time 'round before I'd been able to even get the Lads to notice that damn MOOGian thing at all. Just like that damn almanac...
@lundylow
That's a True Friendship story and I just burst out laughing.
@lordalessan
I forget that Bret is actually an Academy Award Winning Composer.
@michamus
Funny, because you certainly don't let anyone else forget.
@dennisjohansen8490
Doesn't seem like you forgot.
@marilorbastille2821
And a Shiny Crab to boot!