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.
The Prince of Parties
Flight of the Conchords Lyrics
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You're a tasty piece of pastry
You're so lighty, flighty, flakey
I go where the party takes me
I'm a funky monkey junky
You're a flunky, bunky donkey
You're a picture of the devil's daughter
Oh, pretty prince of parties
Where's the party now? I don't know
Oh, pretty prince of parties
Where does water go? I let it flow
Oh, pretty prince of parties
Can I come to your party? No
Oh, pretty prince of parties
Where do you get your clothes?
They're made of snow
Pretty party clothes crocheted of snow
I'm the Mickey Maori minstrel
You're the high priestess of tinsel
I'm the guru god of ganja
Ramashalanka lanka, Ravi Shankar
The song "The Prince of Parties" by Flight of the Conchords features a playful juxtaposition of two character archetypes: the pretty prince of parties and the tasty piece of pastry. The lyrics paint a picture of a reckless and carefree prince who is always on the lookout for the next party. The prince is described as being light, flighty and flakey, suggesting that he is not interested in anything beyond the superficial pleasures of life, such as partying and having fun.
The prince contrasts with the piece of pastry, which is described as being tasty but also flunky, bunky donkey, and a picture of the devil's daughter. The pastry is unable to match the prince's carefree spirit and instead embodies the qualities of a devilish temptress, luring people into sin and danger. Despite the stark contrast between these two characters, the song suggests that they are both necessary parts of a party, with the prince bringing the energy and the pastry bringing the temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the pretty prince of parties
I am the main attraction and life of the party
You're a tasty piece of pastry
You are very attractive and desirable
You're so lighty, flighty, flakey
You can be easily influenced or change your mind frequently
I go where the party takes me
I follow the fun and excitement wherever it goes
I'm a funky monkey junky
I am addicted to the funky sounds and atmosphere of parties
You're a flunky, bunky donkey
You are not very important or impressive in comparison to me
You're a picture of the devil's daughter
You seem to have an evil or mischievous nature
I'm a pitcher of holy water
I have a pure and virtuous nature, like a vessel of blessed water
Oh, pretty prince of parties
Addressing me as the center of party attention
Where's the party now? I don't know
As the party prince, I do not know the location or state of every party
Where does water go? I let it flow
I go with the flow and do not concern myself with the direction of water
Can I come to your party? No
You are not invited or welcome to join my party
Where do you get your clothes? They're made of snow
My clothes are unique and original, made from an unexpected material
Pretty party clothes crocheted of snow
Reiterating the creative and special clothing choice
I'm the Mickey Maori minstrel
I am a skilled performer of Maori and other music styles
You're the high priestess of tinsel
You are an expert at creating a flashy, artificial appearance
I'm the guru god of ganja
I am a leader and master of the cannabis culture
Ramashalanka lanka, Ravi Shankar
An exclamation expressing excitement and admiration for Ravi Shankar's music
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: BRET MCKENZIE, BRET PETER T MCKENZIE, JEMAINE CLEMENT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dunbar9finger
The thing I loved about this show is how most of the supporting characters were also played by off-kilter comedians. Whomever did the casting did a good job with that.
james green
Dave and eugene were legends doug as well
mydogspet
Hysterical. I love how Bret is reserved through 90 percent of the show, and then he goes manic during the songs.
Dogstolmychi
When Bret says "...crocheted of snow," I lose it every time. I think it's the expression on his face or something.
William White
Plus he pets himself
vmah0111
"if you party with the party prince you get two complimentary after dinner mints"
Skram Amme
Murray as Bacchus is just brilliant
Sea_Triscuit
@Dan Flashes lmao I love how all their music videos have symbols from the episode like their subconscious placed them there haha
Dan Flashes
@jml21000 He drinks it to keep up the rock and roll image.
jml21000
with a beer