He's talented at improv, sketch and stand-up comedy.
His big break came when he appeared in Cloverfield as Hudson, the camera-operator. However, he is best known for his role as Ranger Jones in Yogi Bear.
His debut rap album, The Extended Play E.P. came out in 2011.
Ying Yang Friends
T.J. Miller Lyrics
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Ying Yang friends
T.J. Miller
Ying yang friends
Bo
T.J.!
T.J.
Bo Burnham. Love this dude. Friends forever, right man?
Yeah, bro.
T.J.
Ebony and Ivory. 'Cept we both Ivory, motherfuckers!
Bo
Yeah, man. Hear that beat? That's heavy, man. That's heavy.
T.J.
We gotta respect one another. I respect his work, y'all.
Bo
I respect his family.
T.J.
Yeah, I'll respect your families, y'all.
Bo
It's the illest, still silliest Dr. Seuss
I fuck witches, bitches, make Goody Proctor loose
Yea, I went to the zoo and I fisted a goose
And while my hand was inside it, I threw up the deuce
Bruce. Die hard. "Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
I'm the fresh young kid, you the saggy old Phyllis
Diller kid; I'm the DJ killer
Now I'm passing the mic off to TJ Miller, what!
T.J.
It's the silliest, illiest illiest Dr. Seuss
I fuck witches make Doctors Proctors loose
I went to the zoo man, and fisted a goose
When my hand was inside her, I threw up two fingers
Die hard!
Bo
Yo, TJ, those are my rhymes, dude
And stealin' my rhymes, dude, is borderline rude
T.J.
What are you talking about, man? What's the deal
I mean, did the Beasty Boys do--
Bo
No, the Beasty Boys emphasize words at the end--
T.J.
Saying the same words. Alright, I'll do something different.
Okay.
Yo, TJ, that's my rhymes, dude. And stealin' my rhythms is borderline rude.
Bo
You're joking, right? That's the same-
T.J.
No, I'm singing. That's the chorus, I'm doing the chorus now.
Bo
That's now how..., okay, I'll give you a word.
Just, rhyme...just rhyme a word... look.
The best duo around, ain't no one bigga
T.J.
I wanna give a shout-out to all my niggas!
Bo
No, dude, we can't fucking say that, are you serious?
T.J.
What? You said it yesterday in the car!
Bo
I was, okay. I was singing along to the song that I enjoy.
T.J.
Whatever, man. You said it in the car.
When you say it in the car, you say it outdoors!
Bo
Are you, like, in one of your moods today or whatever?
T.J.
Yeah, mood. Y'know.
I get it. I'm always in a mood. I'm always-
Bo
Well, it seems like- alright, just please rap. Can you just start rapping?
T.J.
Oh yeah, no sure. I'll rap. I love rapping.
Bo
Okay, go.
T.J.
I got so much sadness, so much shame
Cause when we go on stage, they always scream your name
Bo
No. Look. No, man. No one's leavin' you out
It's just, "Bo, Bo!" is easy to shout
T.J.
When we share hotel rooms, I feel like a creep
Cause I like masturbating while watching you sleep
Bo
Yo, that's f***ed up, dude.
Man, you said, "Bo, trust me"
Now I know why all my pillows are crusty
I'm really, really worried and a bit annoyed
It seems you're sending signals like some fucked up Sigmund Freud shit
T.J.
I'll never be like you. You'll always be better.
Bo
Yo, just wake me up next time. We'll jack off together!
T.J.
What? No, that's not what I wanna do!
Bo
We can rent a movie or something.
T.J.
Come on, don't be weird, man.
It's just difficult because obviously, you're the better rapper.
Bo
No, it's not-
T.J.
Yeh, in this situation..
Bo
Better is a stupid word. We balance each other out.
T.J.
I'm not some special needs kid, okay.
Bo
No- well, alright.
T.J.
Yeah, there's always one person's better.
Bo
Can we just-
T.J.
You're Justin Timberlake, I'm the rest of N'Sync.
Bo
Ying Yang Friends! 1, 2, punch. Hungry still? Here's some lunch
We're Dodo. Ring like Fodo. Quasimodo got a hunch
Mess with us, we'll fuck your daughter, take her out, break her water
Now TJ, please, make the track even hotter
T.J.
I can't 'cause you're the better man
Everybody likes you; and the plan
Is always your decision, you're the best
Look at TJ, make fun of his sweatervest
When girls wanna sleep with you, they talk to me
Then you tell them, "Hey, walk over here with me"
Then you make out with them when clearly
I was talking to her all night at the bar;
Clearly a very attractive red head who is into photography.
Bo
It seems like you have issues that you need to work out
before you step out into the recording studio.
T.J.
Well, then, why don't I work them out on my own. I get it, okay.. It's over
Bo
We done here?
T.J.
Yeah, we're done;
Don't let the door hit you on the time you go out of the.. exit.
Yo, yo, yo..
YING YANG FRIENDS.
T.J.
Lets do this again!
Bo
Yeah!
T.J.
Friends forever! 'Til the end, motherfuckers.
Bo
See you tomorrow?
T.J.
Peace.
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The lyrics to T.J. Miller's "Ying Yang Friends" are a playful and silly exchange between him and Bo Burnham. The two friends and fellow comedians jokingly rap back and forth about their friendship, their respective talents, and even some inappropriate topics. The chorus is a repetitive exchange of "Ying Yang Friends" and "1, 2, punch," further emphasizing the playful and light-hearted tone of the song.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a fun and lighthearted reflection of the pair's friendship. There is an undercurrent of competitiveness between them, but it is most likely just a humorous way of highlighting their admiration for each other's talents. While the lyrics may be inappropriate at times, they are not meant to be taken seriously.
Overall, "Ying Yang Friends" is a fun and playful rap exchange between two friends, and the lyrics should not be taken too seriously.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the illest, still silliest Dr. Seuss
This is an amazing and silly rhyme scheme, influenced by the beloved author Dr. Seuss.
I fuck witches, bitches, make Goody Proctor loose
I have a wild and sexually free lifestyle, and I caused a famous character in history (Goody Proctor from The Crucible) to become unhinged.
Yea, I went to the zoo and I fisted a goose
I once did something strange and sexual at the zoo with a goose.
And while my hand was inside it, I threw up the deuce
I gestured with two fingers (the deuce) while my hand was inside the goose.
Bruce. Die hard. "Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
I'm referencing Bruce Willis and his iconic role as John McClane in Die Hard. The phrase "Whatchu talkin' 'bout, Willis?" is a nod to a catchphrase from the show Diff'rent Strokes.
I'm the fresh young kid, you the saggy old Phyllis
I am the young and vibrant one in this friendship, while Bo Burnham is older and less exciting.
I'm the DJ killer
I am a top-notch rapper and I am able to kill it as a DJ as well.
Now I'm passing the mic off to TJ Miller, what!
TJ Miller is about to take over and rap with his own unique style.
Ying Yang Friends!
Bo and I are contrasting but complementary friends, like the yin and yang symbol.
Yo, TJ, those are my rhymes, dude
TJ Miller is using the same rhymes and rhythms as Bo Burnham, which is not cool.
And stealin' my rhymes, dude, is borderline rude
Taking someone else's lyrics and passing them off as your own is not considered cool in the rap world.
The best duo around, ain't no one bigga
Bo and I are a dynamic duo and no one can compare to us.
I wanna give a shout-out to all my niggas!
This line is problematic and uses a racial slur that is not acceptable to say.
No, dude, we can't fucking say that, are you serious?
Bo Burnham is alarmed and upset that TJ Miller is using an offensive word, especially in the context of their friendship and collaboration.
When you say it in the car, you say it outdoors!
TJ Miller is trying to justify using the slur by saying that Bo Burnham has used it in the past, and therefore it's okay to use it in other settings too.
It's just difficult because obviously, you're the better rapper
TJ Miller feels insecure and inadequate compared to Bo Burnham, and wishes he was as talented as him.
Yo, just wake me up next time. We'll jack off together!
Bo Burnham is jokingly suggesting that they can masturbate next to each other, which is a strange and inappropriate proposal.
We balance each other out
Bo Burnham believes that he and TJ Miller complement each other's strengths and help each other create better music together.
I'm not some special needs kid, okay
TJ Miller is sensitive about being seen as less talented or successful than Bo Burnham, and doesn't want to be pitied.
Yeah, there's always one person's better
TJ Miller is admitting that Bo Burnham is the more gifted rapper in their friendship, and he has a hard time accepting that.
YING YANG FRIENDS
Bo and TJ are celebrating their unique and complementary friendship once again.
Lets do this again!
TJ Miller is eager to collaborate with Bo Burnham again in the future.
Friends forever! 'Til the end, motherfuckers.
Bo and TJ have a deep bond and they will be friends for life no matter what.
See you tomorrow?
Bo Burnham is hoping to hang out with TJ Miller again soon, perhaps as soon as the next day.
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tyler Jones
This absolutely NEEDS a music video
AaronKilledIt
would love to see TJ, Bo, Watsky, and lil dicky go in on a song
Bobby Keating
+AaronKilledIt wax too
Lachlan Alex
+Bobby Keating This. All of this would be great. Watsky, Bo, TJ, Spose, Dicky, and Wax? HELL YES
MR. SQUIGLE69
Thank you I checked out lil dicky best decision ever
Ashley Booker
CAN WE PLEASE MAKE THIS HAPPEN
CrazyKitKat
That would be amazing
Aania
cant stop listening, i love this! best combo ever!
TheAustinlx
The Goody Proctor line was absolutely perfect
jeffhardylover1992
Two of my favorite people in the world. This song is perfect. :3