On February 10, 2009 the Lonely Island's debut record "Incredibad" was released. It includes most of the SNL Digital Shorts as well as new songs featuring E-40, Julian Casablancas, Beck, Jack Black, and Norah Jones.
On their YouTube channel, The Lonely Island announced an upcoming album on October 28, 2010, which would be released in the spring of 2011. On December 18, 2010, the SNL Digital Short was the official music video of "I Just Had Sex" (featuring Akon), the first single off the album.
On January 29, 2011, the group debuted "The Creep" featuring Nicki Minaj and a cameo by filmmaker John Waters, on SNL and YouTube. On March 15, 2011, Direct Current Music reported that the album would be named Turtleneck & Chain and would be released on May 10, 2011. On April 1, 2011, The Lonely Island appeared as guests on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where they premiered the lead track, "We're Back!", as well as the new album cover. On April 19, 2011, the group released "Motherlover" featuring Justin Timberlake as the fourth single from the album. This song was last featured on season 34 of SNL.
The group held a fundraiser to promote their new album on April 16, 2011. This event was at Amoeba Music in Berkeley, California. There were only 250 tickets available, and the only way to obtain a ticket was to preorder their album. They hosted a Q&A session and an autograph session. Shortly after, "Motherlover" was released on iTunes. On May 7, they released a new track, "Jack Sparrow", featuring Michael Bolton. Turtleneck & Chain was both Emmy and Grammy nominated (for Best Comedy Album).
On January 26, 2013, the group released a new single on iTunes and Google Music, "YOLO" featuring Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar. They also released a music video on their YouTube channel which revealed a new album was coming in 2013. On May 4th they announced that their new album will be called The Wack Album, also releasing its cover art and confirming that it will include people they have worked with in the past such as Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga and some new collaborators like Billie Joe Armstrong and Adam Levine. They also stated that each week until the album comes out they will release a new song or video from the album on each Wednesday called "Wack Wednesdays." The album was released on June 11, 2013.
Boombox
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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The stuffy old money where the poor gets snubbed
The spread is bland sauerkraut and boiled goose
There's no way these people will ever cut loose
But then I walk in the room, hold my boombox high
And what happened next, will blow your mind
The music was so undressing
Everyone got out on the floor
It was a bunch of old white people dancing
Now picture if you will a bunch of business men
Stuffed in the boardroom like pigs in a pen
The ties around the necks are like a hangman's noose
In the middle of the table there's a boiled goose
The old people smell makes you want to puke in the sink
These dudes will never dance yeah that's what you think
I stride in the room all young and hip
Hold up my boombox and say listen to this
Then everyone started to move
People rejoiced instead of financing
Your preconceived notions were shattered
By the super old white people dancing
The big apple, where people never dance
Spirits go down while profits expand
The cops or the dealers, who's got the juice
The street benders peddling their boiled goose
So many types of people will never get along
Till I bust out my boombox and play this song
The music washed away all the hate
And society started advancing
Every demographic was represented
It was a rainbow coalition of dancing
Whoa !
Everyone was wearing fingerless gloves
Whoa!
I saw a Spanish guy doing the Bartman
Transport now to an old folks home
Where the elderly are tossed on their brittle bones
The orderlies are stealing there's no excuse
Everyday for lunch they eat boiled goose
So I grabbed my boombox and hit the turbo base
And what happened next was a total disgrace
Everybody started having sex
The music was way too powerful
A bunch of old people fucking like rabbits
It was disgusting to say the least
Oh!
A boombox can change the world
You gotta know your limits with a boombox
This was a cautionary tale
A boombox is not a toy
The Lonely Island's "Boombox" is a hilarious parody about the power of music to transcend expectations and societal norms. The lyrics take us through a series of situations, starting with a country club where the old rich snub the poor, but the music from the boombox changes everything. The posh attendees let loose and start dancing, surprising everyone in the room. The chorus, "Everything got outta control, the music was so undressing, everyone got out on the floor, it was a bunch of old white people dancing," is so absurd that it's impossible not to chuckle.
Later, the boombox is brought into a boardroom meeting featuring stuffed business men, and the results are the same. The music brings together a diverse group, getting people up and out of their seats, and joining in on the fun of the moment. The song ends with the most provocative scene, as the boombox is taken to a nursing home, and the music inspires the elderly patients to start having rampant, scandalous sex.
Overall, the lyrics are a tongue-in-cheek reminder of the power of music to inspire and unify, breaking down barriers and bringing people together in unexpected ways. The infectious beat and hilarious lyrics add to the overarching theme of "Boombox"; music is a powerful force that can change the world, so always be mindful of its power.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine in your mind a posh country club
Envision an exclusive club for wealthy snobs
The stuffy old money where the poor gets snubbed
Where rich elites snobbishly ignore the less fortunate
The spread is bland sauerkraut and boiled goose
The lackluster menu serves unappetizing food
There's no way these people will ever cut loose
The wealthy patrons won't let their guard down and have fun
But then I walk in the room, hold my boombox high
The artist enters with a boombox held high
And what happened next, will blow your mind
What follows is truly unexpected
Everything got outta control
The situation became wild and crazy
The music was so undressing
The arousing music had a seductive effect
Everyone got out on the floor
All the stuffy patrons started dancing
It was a bunch of old white people dancing
The scene had elderly, Caucasian dancers
Now picture if you will a bunch of business men
Imagine a group of corporate businessmen
Stuffed in the boardroom like pigs in a pen
Crammed into a meeting room like animals
The ties around the necks are like a hangman's noose
Their clothing accessories feel like execution instruments
In the middle of the table there's a boiled goose
The centerpiece food item is boiled goose
The old people smell makes you want to puke in the sink
The stench of elderly people is revolting
These dudes will never dance yeah that's what you think
Don't assume these men won't dance
I stride in the room all young and hip
The artist enters with youthful confidence
Hold up my boombox and say listen to this
Raises the boombox to play music
Then everyone started to move
The businessmen started dancing too
People rejoiced instead of financing
Instead of working, everyone was dancing
Your preconceived notions were shattered
The stereotypical thinking was proven wrong
By the super old white people dancing
Even the elderly patrons got down to the music
The big apple, where people never dance
New York City is notorious for not dancing
Spirits go down while profits expand
People feel depressed while businesses flourish
The cops or the dealers who's got the juice
Is law enforcement or criminals in control?
The street benders peddling their boiled goose
Vendors selling boiled goose on the street
So many types of people will never get along
There are groups of people who will never agree
Till I bust out my boombox and play this song
The artist will play a song to unite everyone
The music washed away all the hate
The power of music eliminated hostility
And society started advancing
Society became more progressive
Every demographic was represented
People from all walks of life joined in
It was a rainbow coalition of dancing
A diverse community of dancers
Everyone was wearing fingerless gloves
Dancers wearing fingerless gloves
I saw a Spanish guy doing the Bartman
A Spanish man doing the Bartman dance
Transport now to an old folks home
Imagine a retirement home
Where the elderly are tossed on their brittle bones
Where frail seniors are neglected
The orderlies are stealing there's no excuse
The staff is stealing without justification
Everyday for lunch they eat boiled goose
Boiled goose is served daily for lunch
So I grabbed my boombox and hit the turbo base
The singer turns up the bass on the boombox
And what happened next was a total disgrace
What followed was inappropriate
Everybody started having sex
The music led to an orgy
The music was way too powerful
The music had a strong effect on the seniors
A bunch of old people fucking like rabbits
Elderly people engaging in sexual activity
It was disgusting to say the least
It was gross and inappropriate
A boombox can change the world
Music has the power to transform society
You gotta know your limits with a boombox
Use music responsibly
This was a cautionary tale
The story serves as a warning
A boombox is not a toy
Do not treat a boombox as a trivial item
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Andrew Samberg, Asa Taccone, Drew Campbell, Jorma Taccone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Andy Samberg]
Imagine in your mind a posh country club
The stuffy old money where the poor get snubbed
The spread is bland, sauerkraut and boiled goose
There's no way these people will ever cut loose
But then I walk in the room, hold my boombox high
And what happened next will blow your mind
[Chorus: Julian Casablancas]
Everything got out of control
The music was so entrancing
Everyone got out on the floor
It was a bunch of old, white people dancing
[Verse 3: Andy Samberg]
The Big Apple, where people never dance
Spirits go down while profits expand
The cops or the dealers, who's got the juice?
The street vendors peddling their boiled goose
So many types of people, they'll never get along
Till I bust out my boombox and play this song
[Chorus: Julian Casablancas]
The music washed away all the hate
And society started advancing
Every demographic was represented
It was a rainbow coalition of dancing
[Bridge: Julian Casablancas]
Woah, everyone was wearing fingerless gloves
Woah, I saw a Spanish guy doing the Bartman
[Verse 4: The Lonely Island]
Transport now to an old folks home
Where the elderly are tossed on their brittle bones
The orderlies are stealing, there's no excuse
Every day for lunch they eat boiled goose
So I grabbed my boombox and hit the turbo bass
And what happened next was a total disgrace
[Chorus: Julian Casablancas]
Everybody started having sex
The music was way too powerful
A bunch of old people fucking like rabbits
It was disgusting to say the least
[Outro: Julian Casablancas]
A boombox can change the world
You gotta know your limits with a boombox
This was a cautionary tale
A boombox is not a toy
@JoshFreilich
(Cut Verse)
[Verse 2: Andy Samberg]
Now, picture if you will a bunch of businessmen
Stuffed in the boardroom like pigs in a pen
The ties around their necks are like a hangman's noose
In the middle of the table, there's a boiled goose
The old people smell makes you want to puke in the sink
These dudes'll never dance, yeah, that's what you think
I stride in the room all young and hip
Hold up my boombox and say, "Listen to this!"
[Chorus: Julian Casablancas]
Then everyone started to move
People rejoiced instead of financing
Your preconceived notions were shattered
By the super old white people dancing
@giannaaraujo7501
Dear Father
This song played at your funeral, my god I miss you. I miss the way you used to play this song to make us laugh, and now every time I hear this song it brings tears to my eyes. I can never listen to a lonely island song again without thinking about you.
Dad, I miss you.
Love, your daughter
Gianna❤
@TheGourdKing
Julian adds an alarming amount of legitimacy to this song.
@mrsisterfister6647
This is in my playlist lol
@joeshittheragman6252
Because Julian is legit
@TheChickencheeseman
That’s kind of the point
@paridhisaxena6591
I wish he would have sung more song!! I love his voice❤❤
@camsterdam3896
As does Samburg's hair...lol
@colinclayton8042
I find it cool how Julian said making this was the most fun he's ever had recording music.
@ethanwise7755
Source? I just wanna read it
@gianella2154
Julians face in the hole video is trying not to laugh
@ciromtoretti
@@gianella2154 1:45