Wade wrote songs … Read Full Bio ↴Roger Alan Wade is an American singer-songwriter.
Wade wrote songs for country legends Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, George Jones and Hank Williams Jr. He embarked on a solo career with the promotional assistance of his cousin, actor Johnny Knoxville, who occasionally featured Wade's music on his TV show Jackass. During a 2003 appearance on the Howard Stern radio show, Knoxville promoted his cousin's songs, which were favorably received by Stern and his audience and given frequent airplay thereafter. Wade has released 2 albums, All Likkered Up and Stoned Traveler, on Knoxville's record label.
Wade's lyrics satirically deal with the mystic and the mundane. His songs feature arrangements of little or no accompaniment beyond acoustic guitar. His best known compositions include "BB Gun," "Butt Ugly Slut," "Poontang," and "If You're Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough."
Too Fat To Fly
Roger Alan Wade Lyrics
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There aint no wings on a barnyard pig there to fat to fly
And there aint no wings on your big *** and there aint no wonder why
If you get on Iβ²m gettin off you're too fat to fly
Greyhound will get you there youβ²re too fat to fly
Bus tires will need extra air you're too fat to fly
The lyrics of Roger Alan Wade's song "Too Fat To Fly" convey a straightforward message about being overweight and the limitations it imposes. The repeated phrase "There ain't no wings on a pachyderm, they're too fat to fly" serves as a metaphor for individuals who are physically large and unable to perform certain actions. The comparison of the barnyard pig and the listener's own weight further emphasizes the idea that excessive weight inhibits mobility and freedom.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's decision to distance themselves from someone who is overweight and unable to fly. They suggest that if the listener were to get on a plane, the singer would choose to get off, further highlighting the social stigma associated with being overweight. The mention of Greyhound buses being an alternative mode of transportation implies that there are still options available for travel, albeit less glamorous or convenient ones.
Overall, the lyrics of "Too Fat To Fly" by Roger Alan Wade provide a blunt commentary on the challenges faced by individuals who struggle with their weight and the societal judgments and limitations they may encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
There aint no wings on a pachyderm there too fat to fly
The presence of wings is absent on a large elephant, indicating that their weight prevents them from flying.
There aint no wings on a barnyard pig there to fat to fly
Even farm pigs lack wings, emphasizing that their excessive weight prevents them from taking flight.
And there aint no wings on your big *** and there aint no wonder why
Likewise, with your enormous body, it is not surprising that no wings are found, indicating your incapability to fly.
If you get on I'm gettin off you're too fat to fly
If you attempt to board a flight, I will immediately disembark as your excessive weight renders you incapable of flying.
Greyhound will get you there you're too fat to fly
Instead, you can opt for traveling by Greyhound bus since you are overweight and unable to fly.
Bus tires will need extra air you're too fat to fly
It should be noted that the bus tires will require additional air pressure due to your excessive weight preventing you from flying.
Writer(s): Roger Alan Wade
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Mr Eddie
Too Fat To Fly
Roger Alan Wade
There ain't no wings on a pachyderm, you're too fat to fly
There ain't no wings on a barnyard pig, you're too fat to fly
And there ain't no wings on your big ass and there ain't no wonder why
If you get on I'm gettin off, you're too fat to fly
Greyhound will get you there, you're too fat to fly
Bus tires will need extra air, you're too fat to fly
Who sold your big ass a ticket?
Lets all kiss our ass goodbye
Ol' butterball's gonna crash us all, you're too fat to fly
There's a box cart on a circus train, you're too fat to fly
They'll hose ya down if it don't rain, you're too fat to fly
Shovel out your stall twice today, I pity that poor guy
Them trapeze studs better grab their nuts, you're too fat to fly
If that don't work sit on your thumb, you're too fat to fly
Tell 'em when the asked "how come", you're too fat to fly
Hitchhike to Alabam', big ol' ham, with a banjo on your thigh
Till they throw some hay in the cargo bay, you're...too...fat...to...fly
Mr Eddie
Too Fat To Fly
Roger Alan Wade
There ain't no wings on a pachyderm, you're too fat to fly
There ain't no wings on a barnyard pig, you're too fat to fly
And there ain't no wings on your big ass and there ain't no wonder why
If you get on I'm gettin off, you're too fat to fly
Greyhound will get you there, you're too fat to fly
Bus tires will need extra air, you're too fat to fly
Who sold your big ass a ticket?
Lets all kiss our ass goodbye
Ol' butterball's gonna crash us all, you're too fat to fly
There's a box cart on a circus train, you're too fat to fly
They'll hose ya down if it don't rain, you're too fat to fly
Shovel out your stall twice today, I pity that poor guy
Them trapeze studs better grab their nuts, you're too fat to fly
If that don't work sit on your thumb, you're too fat to fly
Tell 'em when the asked "how come", you're too fat to fly
Hitchhike to Alabam', big ol' ham, with a banjo on your thigh
Till they throw some hay in the cargo bay, you're...too...fat...to...fly
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james Paperre
This song suites all of my old teachers very well
the Nigeria typer nointernetskills
james Paperre
cheshire cat
I was randomly humming the tune and then I started singing it and my teacher is fat so I got kicked out of class... and I ended up youtubing it and when I found it i just couldn't stop playing it! :'D
Shane Hosking
This would make a great ringtone!!! ππππππ
Jim Bean
Always makes me laugh after a shit day of life.
Aj Lainez
Lol same
I'm Happy And You?.
I've been listening to this song a lot lately and the smile's i've been getting at red lights tells me that I'm not the only one who truly enjoys it!. I can't tell you how many times people ask me who is this by and how can they find it. LOL
Brett Miller
On a full flight from Kansas City to Dallas, I had the window seat next to an extremely obese woman. Even with me leaning into the wall as much as I could, she filled up part of my seat and I could not avoid contact with her. And I don't mean light-contact... it felt like a normal person leaning their shoulder into me. This was before the airlines started making bariatric customers buy two tickets.
So every time I hear this song I think of that horrible flight. At least I can laugh about it now. :D