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.
Punch You In the Jeans
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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Seems to me, like they need to get punched
Yeah, but where you gonna punch em?
Yo, the choice is obvious
I'll punch you in the jeans
I'll punch you in the jeans
This is not a case of man vs machine
I'll roll up on you smooth and punch you in the jeans
I got my fists clenched, gonna throw a haymaka
Rocking your slacks from here to Jamaica
Shake in your boots, cause I'm the earthquaka
Bringing those jeans round here was a mistaka
I gotta vendetta, it's against your jeans (yeah)
Gonna put my knuckles up against the seams
They can be on your legs or on the clothesline
But when I see the zipper and cloth, it's go time!
And I'm zeroed in, I got the tunnel vision
Gonna cover you in shit like a ton of pigeons
Man I hate your jeans, I'm gonna bruise that denim
It really doesn't matter as long as you're in em'
Yo we'll punch your jeans, we've said it before
Best believe this is not a metaphor
Better watch your back, cause we're on the creep
And we won't stop till your jeans are six feet deep!
Man I'll murder your jeans, I'll feed em to the fishes
Heres what I'd do, if I had three wishes
Punch your jeans, on all three counts
It would bring me satisfaction in large amounts
If I had three wishes I would do the same
We see eye to eye in this jean punch game
I'd lay em in a field, where there's chemical spraying
But I'd punch em first, yo that goes without sayin (yeah)
Acid wash pleats or a nifty cuff
It's just another jean for my fist to stuff
Throwing fista cuffs, eat pants like bag lunches
Jeans pronounced dead
Cause of death?
Hecka punches!
Yo we'll punch your jeans, we've said it before
Best believe this is not a metaphor
You got something to say, we got the proper retorts
Beat your jeans so bad that they'll wish they were shorts
Gonna revise your Levi's with physical harm
Put divets in the rivets with my physical arm
Gonna beat those jeans, gonna dip em in slime
Turn your 501s into 499s
When I punch a jean I like to imagine a face
The fly is the nose and the balls are the base of the face
You got taste and it shows my man
God damn your jean brand got me throwing my hands
Gonna go back in time, find the man who made jeans
And choke him to death, if you know what I mean
Yo I know what you mean, so keep your jeans on a hush
Breakout, before you get bum-rushed
Yo we'll punch your jeans, we've said it before
Best believe this is not a metaphor
So take off your jeans, and reverse the curse
Cause we the best jean punchers in the universe
(It really doesn't matter as long as you're in em') [Repeat: x2]
The Lonely Island’s song “Punch You In the Jeans” is a comedic take on the bravado and aggression present in many modern rap songs. The lyrics describe the desire to physically assault people's jeans as a form of revenge for what the songwriters see as fashion atrocities. The exaggerated language used in the song and the violent nature of the lyrics serve to poke fun at the hypermasculine image that many rappers try to cultivate. The repeated refrain of “I’ll punch you in the jeans” serves as a comedic hook and emphasizes how ridiculous the concept of punching someone's clothing really is.
Throughout the song, the lyrics use clever wordplay to describe beating up denim. The writers use puns like “rocking your slacks from here to Jamaica” and “bringing those jeans round here was a mistaka” to create a lighthearted and playful tone. Additionally, the song's lyrics are ironically violent yet focus solely on inanimate objects, such as a pair of jeans. This use of hyperbole serves to highlight how ridiculous the idea of punching someone's clothing really is.
Overall, “Punch You In the Jeans” is a humorous send-up of modern rap songs’ celebration of aggression and bravado. The Lonely Island uses clever wordplay and exaggerated language to create a playful and entertaining song that highlights the absurdity of punching someone’s jeans.
Line by Line Meaning
These days, a lot a cats is outta line
Recently, there are many people who are behaving inappropriately.
Seems to me, like they need to get punched
It appears that the individuals mentioned require a physical altercation to correct their behavior.
Yeah, but where you gonna punch em?
Where exactly will you strike the offender?
Yo, the choice is obvious
The decision is clear.
I'll punch you in the jeans
I will strike you in the area of your pants known as jeans.
This is not a case of man vs machine
This altercation does not involve an individual battling technology.
You think that you're safe, thought you got away clean?
Do you think you have avoided punishment?
I'll roll up on you smooth and punch you in the jeans
I will approach you smoothly and strike the area of your pants known as jeans.
I got my fists clenched, gonna throw a haymaka
My hands are firmly gripped, and I am preparing to deliver a powerful blow.
Rocking your slacks from here to Jamaica
I will strike your pants so hard, the effect is felt as far away as Jamaica.
Shake in your boots, cause I'm the earthquaka
You will be frightened because I will cause seismic activity.
Bringing those jeans round here was a mistaka
Wearing those pants was a mistake.
I gotta vendetta, it's against your jeans (yeah)
I have a grudge against your pants.
Gonna put my knuckles up against the seams
I will apply my fists to the area where the fabric is sewn together.
They can be on your legs or on the clothesline
The pants can either be worn or hanging to dry.
But when I see the zipper and cloth, it's go time!
When I observe the zipper and fabric, I know it is time to act.
And I'm zeroed in, I got the tunnel vision
I am focused solely on the task at hand.
Gonna cover you in shit like a ton of pigeons
I will soil you greatly.
Man I hate your jeans, I'm gonna bruise that denim
I strongly dislike your pants and will cause damage to the material.
Yo we'll punch your jeans, we've said it before
We will strike the area of your pants known as jeans, as we have stated previously.
Best believe this is not a metaphor
This is not a figure of speech.
Better watch your back, cause we're on the creep
Monitor your surroundings carefully because we are approaching stealthily.
And we won't stop till your jeans are six feet deep!
We will not cease our behavior until your pants are no longer wearable.
Man I'll murder your jeans, I'll feed em to the fishes
I will destroy your pants and dispose of them in a body of water.
Heres what I'd do, if I had three wishes
If granted three desires, this is what I would do.
Punch your jeans, on all three counts
Strike the area of your pants known as jeans, on each of the three opportunities.
It would bring me satisfaction in large amounts
This would bring me great pleasure.
We see eye to eye in this jean punch game
We are in agreement regarding the activity of striking the area of pants known as jeans.
I'd lay em in a field, where there's chemical spraying
I would place the damaged pants in an area where harmful substances are present.
But I'd punch em first, yo that goes without sayin (yeah)
However, I would deliver the strikes first without a need for explanation.
Acid wash pleats or a nifty cuff
Whether the style is acid wash pleats or a fashionable length adjustment.
It's just another jean for my fist to stuff
This type of pants is simply another target for me to impact with my fist.
Throwing fista cuffs, eat pants like bag lunches
Engaging in fistfight, destroying clothing in the process.
Jeans pronounced dead
The pants have been thoroughly ruined.
Cause of death?
What was the reason the pants were destroyed?
Hecka punches!
A great number of punches caused the destruction of the pants.
You got something to say, we got the proper retorts
If you have something to say, we have a suitable response.
Beat your jeans so bad that they'll wish they were shorts
Cause damage to the pants to a point where they would prefer to be cut into shorts.
Gonna revise your Levi's with physical harm
I intend to alter your Levi's by damaging them physically.
Put divets in the rivets with my physical arm
I plan to create indentations in the rivets with physical force.
Gonna beat those jeans, gonna dip em in slime
I will damage the pants, then place them in a slimy substance.
Turn your 501s into 499s
I will damage the pants so that they become 499.
When I punch a jean I like to imagine a face
When I strike a pair of pants, I visualize a human face.
The fly is the nose and the balls are the base of the face
The area where the zipper is located represents the nose, and the base of the pants represents the lower cheeks and jaw.
You got taste and it shows my man
You possess good taste, and this is evident to me.
God damn your jean brand got me throwing my hands
I am so passionate about striking the area of your clothing known as jeans due to the brand you are wearing.
Gonna go back in time, find the man who made jeans
I will travel through time to find the person who created pants.
And choke him to death, if you know what I mean
Once I locate the designer, I will end their life by holding them by the neck.
Yo I know what you mean, so keep your jeans on a hush
I understand the plan, but please keep the details to yourself.
Breakout, before you get bum-rushed
Leave the area quickly before we arrive and attack unexpectedly.
So take off your jeans, and reverse the curse
Remove your pants and avoid the damage that may occur by our fists.
Cause we the best jean punchers in the universe
We possess great skill at striking the area of your pants known as jeans.
(It really doesn't matter as long as you're in em') [Repeat: x2]
It does not matter what type of pants you are wearing as long as you are wearing pants.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MOHANDAS DEWESE, MARLON WILLIAMS, RICK JAMES, JAMES TODD SMITH
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