Gaffigan first began performing stand up comedy on January 27, 1991 in New York City. In 2000 he had a short-lived series on CBS called Welcome to New York, which co-starred Christine Baranski (Cybill) and Sara Gilbert (Roseanne). The following year, Gaffigan starred in Ellen DeGeneres' short-lived second sitcom, called The Ellen Show. In 2003/2004 he appeared in several episodes of the television show That '70s Show. Gaffigan has also appeared in the movie Super Troopers.
In 2006, Jim Gaffigan appeared on Comedy Central in a special entitled Beyond the Pale. It aired January 29, 2006, and became available for purchase on DVD that same day. "Beyond the Pale" is Gaffigan's first DVD. Jim Gaffigan also appeared on Comedy Central in his own episode of Comedy Central Presents.
In the United States, he has also appeared in Sierra Mist, Rolling Rock, and Saturn television commercials.
Gaffigan has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien numerous times, often bringing episodes of Pale Force, a comedic short featuring a superhero duo (Gaffigan and O'Brien) and highlighting their mutual paleness.
On Novemeber 28th, 2006 Jim Gaffigan starred as Andy Franklin in the pilot episode of the TBS orginal series, "My Boys".
Beautiful
Jim Gaffigan Lyrics
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We said "hi" and kissed with some bravado
I got out my camera and was laughing
Happy it was you I'm photographing
And we drove to the ferry
Like the cat and canary
I said, "Baby, it's scary
Why does it hurt me
To feel so much tenderness?
Beautiful
You little wonder, you"
Maybe then I held your hand and kissed you
I know once I just hauled off and hit you
'Cause I can't even stand it
'Cause I don't want to end it
To be perfectly candid ?
Baby, you're beautiful
Sometimes it hurts me
To feel so much tenderness
Beautiful
Wish you could see it, too
And all I have to do today
Is make you happy
The only thing you have to say
Is, "It's all lovely, baby"
Late that night, we checked into the Bellevue
Held you close, but, baby ? couldn't tell you
And we stayed in our Calvin's
And we swore we'd be best friends
And I looked through the zoom lens
And thought you were beautiful
Sometimes it hurts me
To feel so much tenderness
Beautiful
Baby, I'm dazzled
By the view
Beautiful
You don't need to tell me
I'm completely powerless
Beautiful
I wish you could see it, too [Repeat: x3]
Baby, how I see you
The song “Beautiful” by Jim Gaffigan tells a story of a man madly in love with his partner. He rejoices in the pleasures of love and captures significant moments of their relationship on camera. The couple enjoys a ferry ride, but the man questions why something so beautiful can also hurt him and make him feel vulnerable. Their love is intense that sometimes it hurts him to feel so much tenderness. Still, he wishes his partner could see their relationship from his perspective and appreciate how beautiful she is to him. At the end of the song, the man holds his partner close at a hotel but admits he cannot tell her how much he loves her. He declares her beautiful while feeling powerless and dazzled.
The lyrics of “Beautiful” can be interpreted as a love letter to the singer’s wife, Jeannie Gaffigan. The song was written by Jim Gaffigan and his wife Jeannie, who also directed the music video for the song. It is a heartfelt celebration of their love and a declaration of their commitment to each other. “Beautiful” was featured on Jim Gaffigan’s comedy album, “Noble Ape,” released in 2018.
Line by Line Meaning
You pulled up and parked your El Dorado
You arrived in your El Dorado car and parked it
We said "hi" and kissed with some bravado
We greeted each other and kissed confidently
I got out my camera and was laughing
I took my camera out and started laughing
Happy it was you I'm photographing
I was glad that I was taking your picture
And we drove to the ferry
We drove to the ferry
Like the cat and canary
We were happy and carefree like a cat and a canary
I said, "Baby, it's scary
I told you that it's scary
When it's so beautiful
When things are so beautiful
Why does it hurt me
I wonder why it hurts me
To feel so much tenderness?
To feel so much love and affection?
Beautiful
It's beautiful
You little wonder, you"
You're an amazing person
Maybe then I held your hand and kissed you
Perhaps I held your hand and kissed you
I know once I just hauled off and hit you
I know once I just hit you
'Cause I can't even stand it
Because I can't handle it
'Cause I don't want to end it
Because I don't want it to end
To be perfectly candid?
To be completely honest?
Baby, you're beautiful
You are beautiful
Sometimes it hurts me
Sometimes it hurts me
To feel so much tenderness
To feel so much love and affection
Beautiful
It's beautiful
Wish you could see it, too
I wish you could see it too
And all I have to do today
All I have to do today
Is make you happy
Is to make you happy
The only thing you have to say
The only thing you have to say
Is, "It's all lovely, baby"
Is to say, "It's all lovely, baby"
Late that night, we checked into the Bellevue
Late that night, we checked into the Bellevue hotel
Held you close, but, baby ? couldn't tell you
Held you close, but I couldn't express my feelings
And we stayed in our Calvin's
And we stayed in our Calvin Klein underwear
And we swore we'd be best friends
And we promised to be best friends
And I looked through the zoom lens
And I looked through the zoom lens of my camera
And thought you were beautiful
And thought you were beautiful
Sometimes it hurts me
Sometimes it hurts me
To feel so much tenderness
To feel so much love and affection
Beautiful
It's beautiful
Baby, I'm dazzled
You leave me dazzled
By the view
By the sight of you
You don't need to tell me
You don't need to tell me
I'm completely powerless
I'm completely powerless
Beautiful
It's beautiful
I wish you could see it, too
I wish you could see it too
[Repeat: x3]
Repeat the previous line three times
Baby, how I see you
Baby, this is how I see you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PIERRE BAIGORRY, JEROME BUGNON, MORITZ SCHUMACHER, FRANK ALLESSA DELLE, TORSTEN REIBOLD, DEMBA WENDT NABE, BILLY MANN
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@paulet990
I have been on a Jim Gaffigan kick for several days now, and he never fails to make me laugh. The jokes are so unique -- stuff you notice everyday but when he puts it into words, you're like "YES."
@jeanetteq6024
Me too!
@Pinkorchid72
Same! Been watching him everyday!
@ceciliatrevino3242
DITTO!
@keylimeyogurt_
YES!!!
@jz2450
He is so good with clean jokes
@sonalpandya2770
I love Jim Gaffigan! These clips always cheer me up and make me laugh out loud! You are a gift to the world Jim. Thank you soooo much.
@BarrySmithviolin
Incredible comedian.. 😁❤️
I am alone laughing out loud like an idiot!!
@MYRIAMLATEUR
Jim changed my life since the first time I watched his shows! Superb comedian !
@kristywingfield5229
My god. This guy has more material than anyone I ever watched. I’m crying! 😂