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".
Inside Voice
Jim Gaffigan Lyrics
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yeyeeyyeyeyyyye
I just do this for an hour
That was the worst show I've ever seen
I paid over $40
after the service charge was 90
convenience charge?!
convenient way to rip us off
He's takin on the man
hey wait a minute he looks like the man
he's kind of pudgy maybe he ate the man
i don't even know what man we're talking about
I thought he'd be pailer
at least as pale as that cd where he looks like a pedifile
Yeah he was good in capody
how large is his head?!?
is he storing another head inside of there?!
He could be a mascot
he could be a mascot for the mourmans!
I'm really sick of this voice
he's gonna start crackin it!
It is great to be here in austin.
:-)
The lyrics to Jim Gaffigan's "Inside Voice" are a humorous take on a typical concert-goer's experience. The singer is unimpressed with the performance, feeling ripped off by the high fees and unsure about the singer's appearance and talent. They compare him to Pearl Jam, though note that he looks like "the man" rather than someone who is fighting against the establishment. Additionally, the singer comments on the singer's physical appearance, particularly his large head, and jokes about him potentially being a mascot for a brand or group. The tone of the lyrics remains irreverent and flippant throughout, allowing for some comedic relief during what was presumably a disappointing show.
Overall, the lyrics to "Inside Voice" are a critique of the music industry and the sometimes lackluster performances that are put on for audiences. The singer is unafraid to voice their opinions, even if they are unpopular, and uses humor to make light of what could be considered a frustrating situation. Jim Gaffigan, who is primarily known as a comedian rather than a musician, showcases his unique brand of observational humor in this song, and highlights the absurdity of certain aspects of the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
yeah yeah yeah!
The singer is excited and enthusiastic.
yeyeeyyeyeyyyye
The singer continues to express excitement and enthusiasm.
I just do this for an hour
The singer is a comedian who performs for an hour.
That was the worst show I've ever seen
The artist did not enjoy a recent show they attended.
I paid over $40
The artist paid a considerable amount of money to attend the show.
after the service charge was 90
The additional service charge increased the price of the ticket.
convenience charge?!
The singer questions the purpose of a convenience charge.
convenient way to rip us off
The artist feels that the convenience charge is a way to exploit customers.
He's like pearl jam
The artist compares the performer to the band Pearl Jam.
He's takin on the man
The performer is rebellious and challenges authority.
hey wait a minute he looks like the man
The singer realizes that the performer looks like the very authority he is challenging.
he's kind of pudgy maybe he ate the man
The artist makes a humorous suggestion that the performer may have literally consumed the authority he is challenging.
i don't even know what man we're talking about
The singer is not sure which authority figure the performer is challenging.
I thought he'd be pailer
The performer's appearance is not what the singer expected.
at least as pale as that cd where he looks like a pedifile
The singer is making a joke about an album cover where the performer appears to be a pedophile because of his pale complexion.
Yeah he was good in capody
The performer was good in a previous role.
how large is his head?!?
The artist is surprised by the performer's head size.
is he storing another head inside of there?!
The singer is making a joke about the performer's large head size.
He could be a mascot
The performer's appearance is comical and could be used as a mascot.
he could be a mascot for the mourmans!
The artist is making a humorous suggestion that the performer could be used as a mascot for a fictional group called the Mourmans.
I'm really sick of this voice
The artist is getting tired of the performer's voice.
he's gonna start crackin it!
The artist predicts that the performer's voice will start to crack.
It is great to be here in austin.
The singer acknowledges the audience and expresses gratitude for being in Austin.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.