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.
Lazy Sunday
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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Call Parnell just to see how he's doin (hello?)
What up, parns? (yo samberg, what's crackin')
You thinkin' what I'm thinkin' (narnia!) man it's happenin'
(but first my hunger pangs are stickin' like duct tape)
Let's hit up magnolia and mack on some cupcakes
(no doubt that bakery's got all the bomb frostings)
I love those cupcakes like McAdams loves Gossling
(two!) no six! (no twelve!) bakers dozen!
I told you that I'm crazy for these cupcakes, cousin!
(yo where's the movie playin') upper west side dude
(well let's hit up yahoo maps to find the dopest route!)
I prefer mapquest (that's a good one too)
Google maps is the best (true dat) double true!
68th to Broadway (step on it sucker)
What'cha wanna do Chris? (snack attack motherfucker!)
Hit the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
Yes the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
We love the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
Pass the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
Yo stop at the deli, the theater's overpriced
(you got the backpack?) gonna pack it up nice
(don't want security to get suspicious!)
Mr. Pibb and red vines equals crazy delicious!
(yo reach in my pocket, pull out some dough)
Girl acted like she'd never seen a ten befo'
It's all about the hamilton's baby
Throw the snacks in the bag (and I'm a ghost like swayze)
(roll up to the theater) ticket buyin', what we're handlin'
(you can call us Aaron burr) from the way we're droppin' Hamilton's
(now parked in our seats, movie trivia's the illest)
What "friends" alum starred in films with Bruce Willis?
(we answered so fast it was scary)
Everyone stared in awe when we screamed Matthew Perry!
Now quiet in the theater or it's gonna get tragic
(we're about to get taken to a dream world of magic!)
Hit the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
Yes the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
We love the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
Pass the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
The Lonely Island’s song "Lazy Sunday" is a humorous ode to the joy of lazy weekends. The lyrics detail the duo’s quest to procure cupcakes and see a movie, all while enjoying the therapeutic effects of their drug of choice, marijuana. It starts with the duo waking up in the late afternoon, with Samberg calling his friend Parnell to see how he's doing. From there, they decide to visit the Magnolia Bakery to indulge in some cupcakes, listing all the flavors they love so much. In between, they throw in random references to the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia" (which they mispronounce as 'chronic-cles of Narnia') and an episode of "Friends" featuring Matthew Perry. The song has a playful energy and a catchy melody that makes listeners smile.
The lyrics are amusing in the sense that they playfully and comically describe the duo’s lazy Sunday activities. The way the lyrics are delivered is in a conversational tone, making it feel like you are hanging out with the duo. While the song has a lighthearted tone, it also depicts the modern-day struggle of finding solace in mundane activities. The song can be seen as a celebration of those small yet pleasurable experiences in life that make you happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Lazy Sunday, wake up in the late afternoon
A lazy Sunday, waking up in the afternoon.
Call Parnell just to see how he's doin' (hello?)
Calling friend Parnell simply to check in on him.
What up, parns? (yo samberg, what's crackin')
A greeting between friends Parnell and Samberg.
You thinkin' what I'm thinkin' (narnia!) man it's happenin'
Parnell and Samberg are excited about the idea of going to Narnia.
(but first my hunger pangs are stickin' like duct tape)
Samberg mentions his hunger pangs before they embark on their adventure.
Let's hit up magnolia and mack on some cupcakes
The friends decide to grab cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery.
(no doubt that bakery's got all the bomb frostings)
Samberg knows that Magnolia has the best frosting for their cupcakes.
I love those cupcakes like McAdams loves Gossling
Samberg loves Magnolia's cupcakes as much as actress Rachel McAdams loves actor Ryan Gosling.
(two!) no six! (no twelve!) bakers dozen!
Samberg is excited about getting a full baker's dozen of cupcakes.
I told you that I'm crazy for these cupcakes, cousin!
Samberg reiterates his love for cupcakes to Parnell.
(yo where's the movie playin') upper west side dude
Parnell asks Samberg where the movie is playing.
(well let's hit up yahoo maps to find the dopest route!)
Samberg suggests they use Yahoo Maps to find the quickest route.
I prefer mapquest (that's a good one too)
Parnell prefers Mapquest but agrees that Yahoo Maps works as well.
Google maps is the best (true dat) double true!
Samberg insists that Google Maps is better than the other two options.
68th to Broadway (step on it sucker)
Samberg urges the driver to hurry to their destination.
What'cha wanna do Chris? (snack attack motherfucker!)
Samberg asks Parnell what he wants to do, and Parnell suggests they snack.
Hit the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
The friends decide to smoke weed in reference to The Chronicles of Narnia.
Yes the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
They repeat their plan to smoke while referencing Narnia.
We love the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
They express their love for smoking weed and watching Narnia.
Pass the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
They ask each other to pass the weed while continuing to reference Narnia.
Yo stop at the deli, the theater's overpriced
Parnell suggests they stop at a deli before heading to the expensive theater.
(you got the backpack?) gonna pack it up nice
Samberg checks with Parnell to make sure he brought the backpack for their snacks.
(don't want security to get suspicious!)
Samberg jokes that they don't want security to think their snacks are suspicious.
Mr. Pibb and red vines equals crazy delicious!
They enjoy Mr. Pibb and red vines as a tasty snack.
(yo reach in my pocket, pull out some dough)
Samberg asks Parnell for money to buy their movie tickets.
Girl acted like she'd never seen a ten befo'
Samberg jokes that the cashier acted surprised at the ten dollar bill he used to pay.
It's all about the hamilton's baby
They appreciate the value of ten dollar bills and reference Alexander Hamilton, whose face is on them.
Throw the snacks in the bag (and I'm a ghost like swayze)
They finish packing their snacks and make a reference to actor Patrick Swayze, who starred in the movie Ghost.
(roll up to the theater) ticket buyin', what we're handlin'
They arrive at the theater and prepare to buy their tickets.
(you can call us Aaron burr) from the way we're droppin' Hamilton's
They reference Aaron Burr, who killed Alexander Hamilton, and make a joke about dropping ten dollar bills.
(now parked in our seats, movie trivia's the illest)
They have settled into their seats and are excited about movie trivia.
What 'friends' alum starred in films with Bruce Willis?
They test their knowledge of movie trivia by asking each other a question about a Friends cast member.
(we answered so fast it was scary)
They answered the trivia question quickly and impressively.
Everyone stared in awe when we screamed Matthew Perry!
They correctly answered the trivia question and gained the attention of other moviegoers.
Now quiet in the theater or it's gonna get tragic
They remind other moviegoers to be quiet or else something bad may happen.
(we're about to get taken to a dream world of magic!)
They are excited about the upcoming movie, which promises to take them to a magical, dreamlike world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Andrew D. Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Thomas C. Parnell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weirdisspeltweird
"You can call us Aaron Burr from the way we dropping Hamiltons" ahahhaah holy shit thats good
@stevencooper1103
I think Lin heard that line and worked backwards to make Hamilton.
@captainshiner42
@@stevencooper1103 What's also interesting is that Lin was on an episode of Brooklyn 99.
@barnesy5cs693
Wow. All these years I thought he said “you can call us Harry Potter” lol
@brutusbarnabus8098
yes, but lost on the masses of stupids who know nothing about history.
@ccramit
@@brutusbarnabus8098 Judging from the audience laughter, I think a lot of people got that line. You aren't special.
@1080TJ
This is such a great time capsule of mid-2000s culture
@ShockerTopper
TJ Hastie isn’t it? It came out in 2006 or something right? Back when I was still in my 20’s as I recall haha
@secularmonk5176
@@ShockerTopper This is the video that literally ... really, LITERALLY ... made me appreciate YouTube as a 34-year-old (January 2006) ... wait, I was 34 then ... that means ... oh my god ... (but before you get judgmental, Chris Parnell is 4 1/2 years older)
@secularmonk5176
Notice that in Dec 2005, Google wasn't the dominant option for online info (although it was already getting momentum as the "do no evil" platform)