The Lonely Island is a comedy rap group consisting of filmmakers Akiva Scha… Read Full Bio ↴The Lonely Island is a comedy rap group consisting of filmmakers Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone, and Andy Samberg (aka The Dudes). The group was originally formed in Berkeley, California - in 2001 - but they now reside in New York City. They wrote, produced, and were featured in the "SNL Digital Shorts" on Saturday Night Live (Samberg was a cast member, Taccone and Schaffer were writers) most notably "Lazy Sunday," "Dick in a Box" featuring Justin Timberlake, "Jizz in My Pants, "I Just Had Sex" featuring Akon, and "I'm On a Boat" featuring T-Pain. In August 2007, "Hot Rod" was released, which was co-written by the Dudes (with Pam Brady) and directed by Akiva. It co-starred Andy, Jorma and fellow SNL-ers Bill Hader and Chris Parnell, among others.

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.

Me Likey Dat
The Lonely Island Lyrics

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When the girls blow us kisses (me likey dat)
And when your momma does our dishes (me likey dat)
When the genie grants wishes about girls blowing kisses and your momma doin' dishes (me likey dat)

Well we step up in the party, no shoes or socks
No pants on the bottom, no shirts on the top (nude)
Butt-naked at the buffet bar
Eating up your chicken fingers and the crudités

Yo Kid Conner, yeah yeah, what up Kid Contact?
Why don't you grab Kid Brain and meet me in the back?
How's it going motherfuckers, wanna smoke this sack?
We collectively replied "me likey dat"

When I hit a home-run (me likey dat)
I got a burger and a bun (me likey dat)
When Attila the Hun drinks a gallon of rum
In his tummy-tum-tum (me likey dat)

We likey that, I got a hyphy hat
You a flighty bat
You a, you a dirty rat
You slightly wack
We nicely rap
Everybody knows Style Boyz' pants tightly packed

Me likey dat
Me likey dat

Me likey dat
Me likey dat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Lonely Island's song "Me Likey Dat" are humorous and playful, focusing on absurd and exaggerated scenarios that the artists find enjoyable. The repetition of the phrase "me likey dat" throughout the song highlights their enthusiasm for these situations.

The first verse mentions the girls blowing kisses and the artist's mom doing their dishes. These actions symbolize affection and domestic care, which the artists find appealing. The lyrics suggest a lighthearted appreciation for both romantic gestures and acts of kindness.

In the second verse, the artists describe their unconventional and carefree approach to partying. They enter the party without shoes or socks, without wearing pants or shirts on top. This imagery emphasizes their unconventional and audacious behavior. By mentioning being naked while eating at the buffet and enjoying the food, they playfully challenge societal expectations and norms.

In the third verse, the artists interact with their friends Kid Contact and Kid Brain. They express their camaraderie with each other and their desire to smoke marijuana together. This verse captures a sense of rebellion and enjoyment of recreational activities.

The chorus reiterates the phrase "me likey dat" and introduces various scenarios that the artists find likable. These scenarios include hitting a home run, enjoying a burger and bun, and humorously imagining historical figures like Attila the Hun consuming large amounts of rum. The lyrics continue to convey a sense of playful exaggeration and enjoyment of absurdist situations.

Overall, the lyrics to "Me Likey Dat" are meant to be humorous and carefree. The artists embrace unconventional scenarios, exaggerated pleasures, and unconditional enjoyment, expressing their personal preferences in a light-hearted manner.

Line by Line Meaning

When the girls blow us kisses (me likey dat)
We enjoy it when girls show us affection by blowing kisses.

And when your momma does our dishes (me likey dat)
We find it pleasing when someone, in this context your mom, takes care of our chores like washing dishes.

When the genie grants wishes about girls blowing kisses and your momma doin' dishes (me likey dat)
It brings us joy when the mythical genie fulfills wishes related to girls showing us affection and someone, in this case your mom, doing our household chores.

Well we step up in the party, no shoes or socks
We enter the party confidently without wearing shoes or socks, possibly to emphasize our carefree attitude.

No pants on the bottom, no shirts on the top (nude)
We are completely naked, without wearing any pants or shirts, indicating a sense of freedom and disregard for societal norms.

Butt-naked at the buffet bar
We are fully exposed without any clothing at the buffet table, suggesting a lack of inhibitions or shame.

Eating up your chicken fingers and the crudités
We are indulging in eating your chicken fingers and vegetable platter, savoring the food with enthusiasm.

Yo Kid Conner, yeah yeah, what up Kid Contact?
Addressing Kid Conner and Kid Contact, we acknowledge their presence and greet them in a casual and friendly manner.

Why don't you grab Kid Brain and meet me in the back?
We suggest that Kid Conner and Kid Contact bring Kid Brain along with them to meet us in a more secluded area.

How's it going motherfuckers, wanna smoke this sack?
We use strong language to ask Kid Conner and Kid Contact about their well-being and propose smoking a bag of marijuana together.

We collectively replied 'me likey dat'
As a group, we responded in agreement, expressing our enjoyment and approval of the situation or proposal.

When I hit a home-run (me likey dat)
We derive satisfaction and pleasure when I achieve a home run in a sports game.

I got a burger and a bun (me likey dat)
I feel content and pleased when I have a burger accompanied by a bun.

When Attila the Hun drinks a gallon of rum
We imagine a hypothetical scenario where Attila the Hun, a historical figure, consumes a large amount of rum.

In his tummy-tum-tum (me likey dat)
We find humor and enjoyment in picturing Attila the Hun having an excessively filled stomach due to the rum he drank.

We likey that, I got a hyphy hat
We express our fondness for something, possibly the previous situation or scenario, while noting that I possess a hat associated with the Bay Area hyphy culture.

You a flighty bat
We refer to someone as being unpredictable, possibly suggesting that they behave erratically or in a whimsical manner like a bat flying around.

You a, you a dirty rat
We insultingly compare someone to a dirty rat, implying that they are deceitful or untrustworthy.

You slightly wack
We consider someone slightly strange or peculiar, possibly in a negative or unconventional way.

We nicely rap
We skillfully and adeptly perform rap music, showcasing our talent in a positive and pleasing manner.

Everybody knows Style Boyz' pants tightly packed
It is a well-known fact that the members of Style Boyz, the group we belong to, wear fitted pants that accentuate their lower body.

Me likey dat
We reiterate our enjoyment and approval of the aforementioned situations or scenarios.