Blame Canada
South Park Lyrics


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Sheila: Times have changed, our kids are getting worse
They won't obey their parents, they just want to fart and curse!
Sharon: Should we blame the government?
Liane: Or blame society?
Dads: Or should we blame the images on TV?

Sheila: No! Blame Canada
Everyone: Blame Canada
Sheila: With all their beady little eyes
And flappin' heads so full of lies
Everyone: Blame Canada!
Blame Canada!
Sheila: We need to form a full assault
Everyone: It's Canadas fault!

Sharon: Don't blame me for my son Stan
He saw the darn cartoon and now he's off to join the Klan!
Liane: And my boy Eric once had my picture on his shelf
But now when I see him he tells me to fuck myself!

Sheila: Well, blame Canada
Everyone: Blame Canada
It seems that everything's gone wrong
Since Canada came along!
Everyone: Blame Canada!
Blame Canada
Some Guy: They're not even a real country, anyway

Ms. McCormick: My son could've been a doctor or a lawyer rich and true
Instead he burned up like a piggy on a barbecue
Everyone: Should we blame the matches?
Should we blame the fire?
Or the doctors who allowed him to expire?
Sheila: Heck no!

Everyone: Blame Canada
Blame Canada
Sheila: With all their hockey hubbabaloo
Liane: And that bitch Anne Murray too
Everyone: Blame Canada!
Shame on Canada

The smut we must stop
The trash we must smash
Laughter and fun
Must all be undone




We must blame them and cause a fuss
Before someone thinks of blaming us!

Overall Meaning

The song "Blame Canada" from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut was written as a parody of the moral panic surrounding media censorship in the United States in the late 1990s. The song accuses Canada of being responsible for the moral degradation of America's youth, by inspiring them to disobey authority, curse, and engage in inappropriate behavior. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that society is in crisis and the blame must be placed on some external threat. The song concludes with a call to action, urging people to blame Canada for everything that has gone wrong.


The song was written by Trey Parker and Marc Shaiman, who also composed the film's other musical numbers. The song was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, making it the first and only animated film song from a television series to receive such an honor. The song was performed at the awards ceremony by Robin Williams, who sang a medley of the nominees, including "Blame Canada."


Line by Line Meaning

Times have changed, our kids are getting worse
Our children have become more disobedient and profane than ever before.


They won't obey their parents, they just want to fart and curse!
Our children refuse to listen to us and only care about being vulgar and releasing flatulence.


Should we blame the government?
Perhaps the government is responsible for the decline in our children's behavior.


Or blame society?
Maybe it's society's fault our children are acting this way.


Or should we blame the images on TV?
Could the media be to blame for our children's profanity and disobedience?


No! Blame Canada
We should hold Canada responsible.


With all their beady little eyes
Canadians are untrustworthy and always watching with their small eyes.


And flappin' heads so full of lies
Canadians are deceitful and can't be trusted, hence their heads flap when they talk.


We need to form a full assault
We must take aggressive action against Canada.


It's Canadas fault!
Canada is to blame for everything that is wrong with our children.


Don't blame me for my son Stan
I am not responsible for my son's behavior.


He saw the darn cartoon and now he's off to join the Klan!
He watched a cartoon and has become involved with a racist organization.


And my boy Eric once had my picture on his shelf
My son used to admire and respect me.


But now when I see him he tells me to fuck myself!
My son is now disrespectful and hostile towards me.


It seems that everything's gone wrong
Since the emergence of Canada, nothing seems to be working properly.


Blame Canada!
Canada is responsible for everything that is going wrong.


They're not even a real country, anyway
Canada is not even a legitimate nation.


My son could've been a doctor or a lawyer rich and true
My son had great potential to become successful and prosperous.


Instead he burned up like a piggy on a barbecue
My son's life ended in a tragic and horrific way.


Should we blame the matches?
Perhaps the matches were to blame for my son's death.


Should we blame the fire?
Maybe the fire was responsible for my son's demise.


Or the doctors who allowed him to expire?
Were the doctors responsible for my son's death?


Heck no!
But Canada definitely deserves the blame!


With all their hockey hubbabaloo
Hockey is a meaningless and nonsensical sport, typical of Canadians.


And that bitch Anne Murray too
Anne Murray is an annoying and unpleasant Canadian.


Shame on Canada
Canada should feel ashamed of its actions.


The smut we must stop
We must eradicate anything that is considered obscene.


The trash we must smash
We must get rid of anything that is considered low quality or unimportant.


Laughter and fun
We must not allow people to enjoy themselves too much.


Must all be undone
We must ruin any joyful or fun-filled activity.


We must blame them and cause a fuss
We must hold someone responsible and make a big deal about it.


Before someone thinks of blaming us!
We must pin the blame on someone else before anyone considers blaming us.




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@bombabombom3603

I need to stress how amazing this song is.

1 sole female is singing the entire song in FOUR different characters.

@leahflower9924

this movie alone was proof that matt and trey are geniuses lol

@jongeorges8380

one of the great voice actors of all time. Mary Kay Bergman wouldve taken this show to different levels

@ohyeahboi527

rip mary ann

@Dillon69

@@ohyeahboi527 wait they died oh no

@falynoutlaw8522

Mary Kay was a better singer than Phil Collins

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@kyleswartz2846

Since we’ve been Smelling the smoke and seeing the orange hazy skies from the Canadian wildfires I haven’t been able to get this song out of my head

@TheKbreezy45

please 😂this was me the whole day we literally have to blame Canada

@christophermyron978

Same!!!

@RaxiazRedux

i came here to listen to this song simply because of that smog sh

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