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.
Shrooms
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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I'm on shrooms!
(Yay!)
La la la
I'm on shrooms.
The opening lyrics of The Lonely Island's song "Shrooms" immediately give the listener an indication of what's to come. The repetition of "I'm on shrooms" four times in succession, followed by a jubilant "yay" sets the tone for a song that is celebratory in nature. The mention of "la la la" adds to the whimsy and carefree nature of the song, suggesting that the singer is feeling good and carefree due to the effects of the psychedelic substance.
The song appears to be a tribute to the psychedelic experience and the feelings of euphoria and wonder that can be brought on by the use of hallucinogenic drugs. The lyrics suggest that the singer is experiencing a sense of unity with nature, as well as a heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli. Lines such as "All the trees are my friends, they sympathize" and "I see the forest breathing in and out" suggest that the singer is experiencing a profound connection to the natural world, as well as a heightened awareness of their own body and surroundings.
In many ways, "Shrooms" can be seen as a playful and fun celebration of the psychedelic experience. The catchy beat, bright melodies, and playful lyrics all add up to create a sense of joyful abandon that is hard to resist. At the same time, however, the song also provides a window into the way that psychedelic drugs can impact our perceptions of the world around us, and the ways in which they can inspire feelings of awe, wonder, and connectedness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on shrooms!
I have consumed a sufficient amount of psychedelic mushrooms to alter my consciousness and perception of reality.
(Yay!)
I am feeling euphoric and excited about my current state of being under the influence of the shrooms.
La la la
I am enjoying the moment to the fullest, possibly humming or singing along to the tune in my head.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Andrew Samberg, Drew Campbell, Jorma Taccone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MrCorroxide
All I ask is for this song to be extended..
@vitalsignscritical
Just select Loop [Suggestion:(listen for up to around 3:42 for every 7 minutes max)]
it loops the progression of song perfectly which can be a rare comodity/coviennce for videos on youtube that are music.
@TomEbbs-uv2io
Your dream come true yet?
@Pissant950
Same
@blacksundriedtomatos
I really wish there was a 10 hour video of this
@jaejae3544
This is how Mario feels on 1 Ups and Rainbow Stars
@natedanger5422
my 3rd shroom trip was my first intense trip, and the entire trip kicked off and happened the way it did because of this video which is good. I best Ican explain it is the theme of my trip felt just like this video. :DD
@dkgonzal
definitely don't want to see this on any hallucinogen. EVER.
@noizihonni8191
The lack of a VVVVVV sequel really hit the characters of that game hard.
@xxhell7grinderxx673
I remember watching this when I was six or seven.