Dick in a Box
Justin and Andy Lyrics


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Hey, girl
I got something real important to give you
So just sit down
And listen

Girl, you know we been together
Such a long, long time
(Such a long time)
And now I'm ready
To lay it on the line

Well, you know it's Christmas
And my heart is open wide
(Open wide)
Gonna give you something so you know what's on my mind
(What's on my mind)

A gift real special
So take off the top
Take a look inside
It's my dick in a box
(It's in a box)

Not gonna get you a diamond ring
That sort of gift don't mean anything
Not gonna get you a fancy car
Girl, you gotta know you're my shining star
Not gonna get you a house in the hills
A girl like you needs something real
I wanna get you something from the heart
(Something special, girl)

It's my dick in a box!
My dick in a box, babe
It's my dick in a box!
(Ooh)
My dick in a box, girl

See, I'm wise enough to know when a gift needs giving, girl
And I got just the one
Something to show you that you are second to none

To all the fellas out there with ladies to impress
It's easy to do
Just follow these steps:

One:
Cut a hole in a box
Two:
Put your junk in that box
Three:
Make her open the box
And that's the way you do it

It's my dick in a box!
My dick in a box, babe
It's my dick in a box!
(Oh)
My dick in a box, girl

Christmas
Dick in a box
Hanukkah
Dick in a box!
Kwanzaa
A dick in a box
Every single holiday, a dick in a box
Over at your parents' house, a dick in a box
Meat Day at the grocery store, a dick in a box
Backstage at the CMAs, a dick in a box
Yeah
A dick in a box




Dick in a box
Dick in a box

Overall Meaning

The song "Dick in a Box" by Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg is a cheeky take on gift-giving during the holiday season. It is a parody of 90s R&B group Boyz II Men's style of music, which adds an extra layer of humor to the song. The lyrics begin with the singer telling the girl they have been together for a long time, and it's Christmas, so they have a special gift for her. The gift turns out to be the singer's genitalia inside a gift box. The singer then goes on to argue why this is a better gift than conventional ones such as diamond rings or fancy cars. The chorus repeats the line "It's my dick in a box," accompanied by the singers dancing and moving around suggestively.


The song became a viral sensation after it debuted on Saturday Night Live in 2006. The humorous take on holiday gift-giving struck a chord with audiences and catapulted the song to the number one spot on the iTunes chart. "Dick in a Box" went on to win an Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, and Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg performed the song live at the awards ceremony.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, girl
Starting the song


I got something real important to give you
Referring to a gift that is personal and meaningful


So just sit down
Requesting the listener to pay attention


And listen
Stressing on the importance of hearing what is about to be said


Girl, you know we been together
Acknowledging the longevity and significance of their relationship


Such a long, long time
Emphasizing on the duration of their companionship


(Such a long time)
Reiterating the time that has passed


And now I'm ready
Expressing the readiness to take the relationship to the next level


To lay it on the line
Being completely honest and direct


Well, you know it's Christmas
Setting the context of the song


And my heart is open wide
Being vulnerable and honest with one's feelings


(Open wide)
Reiterating how wide the heart is open


Gonna give you something so you know what's on my mind
Stating how the gift is representative of the singer's feelings


(What's on my mind)
Reiterating that the gift is a reflection of the singer's thoughts


A gift real special
Emphasizing how unique and meaningful the gift is


So take off the top
Instructing the listener to unwrap the gift


Take a look inside
Encouraging the listener to examine the contents of the gift


It's my dick in a box
Revealing the unconventional nature of the gift


(It's in a box)
Emphasizing how the gift was delivered


Not gonna get you a diamond ring
Declaring that traditional gifts are not necessarily meaningful


That sort of gift don't mean anything
Dismissing the traditional notion of gifting


Not gonna get you a fancy car
Further dismissing materialistic and conventional gifts


Girl, you gotta know you're my shining star
Expressing how the recipient is still very significant to the singer


Not gonna get you a house in the hills
Underscoring the pointlessness of materialistic gifts


A girl like you needs something real
Affirming how real and meaningful the gift is


I wanna get you something from the heart
Asserting how the gift is reflective of the singer's emotions


(Something special, girl)
Reiterating the significance of the gift


See, I'm wise enough to know when a gift needs giving, girl
Stating how deep the singer's understanding of the art of gifting is


And I got just the one
Claiming that he has found the perfect gift


Something to show you that you are second to none
Affirming the uniqueness and significance of the gift


To all the fellas out there with ladies to impress
Directing the song towards men who want to impress their partners


It's easy to do
Claiming that the gifting process is simple


Just follow these steps:
Outlining the steps to follow for men to impress their partners


One:
Numbering the first step


Cut a hole in a box
Describing the first step in detail


Two:
Numbering the second step


Put your junk in that box
Describing the second step in detail


Three:
Numbering the third and final step


Make her open the box
Describing the third and final step in detail


And that's the way you do it
Concluding the steps to impress partners


Christmas
Reiterating the context of the song


Hanukkah
Mentioning another holiday


Kwanzaa
Mentioning yet another holiday


A dick in a box
Juxtaposing the unconventional gift with traditional holidays


Every single holiday, a dick in a box
Further emphasizing the unconventional nature of the gift


Over at your parents' house, a dick in a box
Highlighting how the unconventional gift might be received by others


Meat Day at the grocery store, a dick in a box
Humorously underscoring the uniqueness of the gift


Backstage at the CMAs, a dick in a box
Further demonstrating the humor and uniqueness of the gift


Yeah
Closing the song


Dick in a box
Reaffirming the title and unconventional nature of the gift




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Andy D. Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Justin R. Timberlake, Katreese Barnes

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Classic!!!! 🎁

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@cecedoll88

I know it's finally easy to find. Made my day.

@pervysage4934

All these years, even knowing the punchline this still cracks me up like a mad man. One of the best SNL shorts.

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Agreed!!!

@FatEarthComedy

One of the best!!

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@faptainamerica9049

Proof that Justin Timberlake can make a hit from literally anything.

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yup!!

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Except filthy

@developer-juice-Khailenno

this is American anthem for men everywhere. it might not be a ** in a box. but we have to let them know they are our shining star. its a metaphor laced on top of comedy. simpleton.

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