The song originated from Saturday Night Live executive producer Lorne Michaels who asked Samberg to write a track to showcase Timberlake's singing abilities. "Dick in a Box" was recorded in one night while its music video filmed the following day. After being screened by NBC executives for content, the short debuted less than a few hours later. In its original network airing, the word "dick", a recurring word in the chorus, was bleeped 16 times.
Saturday Night Live producers made the decision to publish the uncensored version of the short online after its broadcast debut. Like its predecessor, "Lazy Sunday", "Dick in a Box" became a major viral hit on the Internet. It received a very favorable audience and critical reception. The song won a Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. The popularity of the short led to ongoing collaborations with Timberlake in his each succeeding SNL visit, in 2009 with "Motherlover" and "3-Way (The Golden Rule)" in 2011.
Dick In A Box
Lonely Island Lyrics
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I got somethin' real important to give you
So just sit down and listen
Girl you know we've been together such a long long time
(Such a long time)
And now I'm ready to lay it on the line
Wow, you know it's Christmas and my heart is 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, ya gotta know you're my shinin' star
Not gonna get you a house in the hills
A girl like you needs somethin' real
Wanna get you somethin' from the heart
Somethin' 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 givin', and I got just the one
Somethin' to show ya 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
1, cut a hole in a box
2, put your junk in that box
3, 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
Ooh, 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
Mid-day at the grocery store, a dick in a box
Backstage at the CMA's, a dick in a box
My dick in a box
My dick in a box
My dick in a box
The lyrics of Lonely Island's song "Dick in a Box" are a satirical take on the commercialization of holidays and the pressure to give material gifts. The song is presented as a romantic ballad, with the singer expressing his love and devotion to his long-time partner. However, instead of giving her a traditional gift, he offers her something "real special," which turns out to be his penis in a gift-wrapped box, which he urges her to open.
The lyrics use humor and irony to comment on the absurdity of consumer culture, as well as the expectations and assumptions placed on heterosexual relationships. The singer mocks the traditional gifts that are often seen as symbols of love and commitment - diamond rings, fancy cars, and houses in the hills - and suggests that a man's penis is the ultimate expression of love and intimacy.
At the same time, the song also highlights the dangers of objectifying women and reducing them to sexual objects, as the woman in the song is expected to be grateful for the gift and to express her love and devotion in return. The lyrics also play on the stereotype of men as sexually aggressive and insensitive, as the singer offers his gift with an air of nonchalance and arrogance, without considering how his partner might react.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dick in a Box" use humor and satire to comment on the absurdity of consumer culture and the pressures placed on heterosexual relationships, while also highlighting the dangers of objectifying women and reducing them to sexual objects.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl
Addressing a female individual
I got somethin' real important to give you
I have an extremely significant gift for you
So just sit down and listen
Please sit down and pay attention
Girl you know we've been together such a long long time
You are aware that we have been together for an extensively long duration
(Such a long time)
Emphasizing that their relationship has lasted a long time
And now I'm ready to lay it on the line
I am ready to share my true feelings with you
Wow, you know it's Christmas and my heart is open wide
It's Christmas time and I am feeling very generous and loving
(Open wide)
Further emphasizing the need to be open to receiving the gift
Gonna give you something so you know what's on my mind
I will present a gift that accurately represents my thoughts
(What's on my mind)
Highlighting that the gift is a representation of his thoughts
A gift real special, so take off the top
This is an incredibly significant gift, please unwrap it
Take a look inside it's my dick in a box
Inside the box is a sexual organ (penis)
It's in a box
Reiterating that the penis is inside a box
Not gonna get you a diamond ring
I will not give you a ring adorned with diamonds
That sort of gift don't mean anything
These types of presents lack any real significance
Not gonna get you a fancy car
I won't present you with a luxurious vehicle
Girl, ya gotta know you're my shinin' star
You need to comprehend that you are my most prized possession
Not gonna get you a house in the hills
I won't be gifting you with a residence situated in the mountains
A girl like you needs somethin' real
You deserve a present that is authentic and meaningful
Wanna get you somethin' from the heart
I intend to provide a gift that is heartfelt
Somethin' special girl
An exceptional gift for you
It's my dick in a box
Again, emphasizing that the gift is a sexual organ (penis)
My dick in a box babe
The gift is a penis and it belongs to me
Ooh, my dick in a box girl
Excitedly reiterating that the gift is a penis
See I'm wise enough to know
I possess the knowledge and intelligence to understand
When a gift needs givin', and I got just the one
I know the perfect gift to give, and I have it ready
Somethin' to show ya that you are second to none
This gift is to display that you are unparalleled and the best
To all the fellas out there with ladies to impress
A message to all the men trying to impress their partners
It's easy to do just follow these steps
The process is straightforward, follow the instructions
1, cut a hole in a box
First, make an opening in the box
2, put your junk in that box
Secondly, place your penis in the hole
3, make her open the box
Thirdly, make your partner open the packaging to reveal the gift
And that's the way you do it
This is the method to successfully execute this kind of gift-giving
Christmas, dick in a box
Referring to the occasion (Christmas) and the nature of the gift (penis)
Hanukkah, dick in a box
Not specific to one holiday (Hanukkah), the gift (penis) remains the same
Kwanzaa, a dick in a box
Again, irrespective of the festival (Kwanzaa), the gift (penis) is consistent
Every single holiday a dick in a box
Reiterating that this type of gift (penis) is applicable throughout the year
Over at your parents' house, a dick in a box
Suggesting the possibility of gifting this (penis) at the recipient's parents' house
Mid-day at the grocery store, a dick in a box
Indicating that the timing or location doesn't hinder this type of present (penis)
Backstage at the CMA's, a dick in a box
Even at a high-class event such as the Country Music Awards, a person can still present a gift (penis)
My dick in a box
Repeating that the gift is a sexual organ (penis)
My dick in a box
Again, emphasizing that the gift is a penis
My dick in a box
Reiterating that the present being discussed is a penis
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AKIVA SCHAFFER, ANDREW D. SAMBERG, JORMA TACCONE, JUSTIN R. TIMBERLAKE, KATREESE D. BARNES
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