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.
Turn Up The Beef
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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Un poco picante
Un poco picante
Just a little bit spicy
Un poco picante
Un poco picante
Un poco picante
That boy a little bit spicy
El burro es grande
El burro es grande
That's a really big donkey
Turn up the beef
Throw your body on the flame
Let your meat release
Juices dripping down like rain
Turn up the beef, turn up the beef
It's Conner, bitch
Say word to the D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-Dilbert
Doink-de-doink, sorry dad
Inky nuts, squirrel jam, hats!
Balancing my checkbook
Zerbert in the sherbet, twerk
Hundred-hundred gift baskets
You're now rocking with the Tesla boys
Baby Benjamin Franklin, watch me veg
DJ Tanner, swanky pumps, moped music
Costco samples like a motherfucker
Uh, crank up the mids, Patrick Stewart money
You know who it is, Conner4real
Turn up the beef
Throw your body on the flame
Let your meat release
Juices dripping down like rain
Un poco picante
Un poco picante
Un poco picante
Just a little bit spicy
Turn up the beef
Subir la carne
Subir la carne
Subir la carne
Turn up the beef
The Lonely Island is known for their comedic music, and "Turn Up The Beef" is no exception. The song begins with the repetition of the Spanish phrase "Un poco picante," which translates to "a little spicy." This sets the tone for the song, which is all about being provocative and daring. The phrase is repeated multiple times until it leads to the line "That boy a little bit spicy," indicating that the song is speaking about a specific person, who is perhaps a bit too daring for their own good.
The song then transitions to the chorus, which consists of the phrase "Turn up the beef." This could be interpreted in a few different ways, but it seems to be a call to action to be more daring or to live life to the fullest. The lyrics go on to encourage listeners to "throw your body on the flame" and let their "meat release," which could be interpreted in a few different ways, but seems to be alluding to risky or spontaneous behavior.
The rest of the song is a mishmash of random phrases and pop culture references, all intended to add to the comedic effect. Overall, "Turn Up The Beef" is a lighthearted song about living life to the fullest and being a little bit spicy.
Line by Line Meaning
Un poco picante
Just a little bit spicy
Un poco picante
Just a little bit spicy
Un poco picante
Just a little bit spicy
That boy a little bit spicy
That guy is a little bit flirtatious or provocative
El burro es grande
That's a really big donkey
El burro es grande
That's a really big donkey
El burro es grande
That's a really big donkey
Turn up the beef
Increase the intensity of the moment or event
Throw your body on the flame
Let go of inhibitions and surrender yourself completely to the experience
Let your meat release
Allow your primal instincts to take over and indulge in pleasure
Juices dripping down like rain
Experience intense physical pleasure that could be compared to rain droplets dripping down your skin
Turn up the beef, turn up the beef
Reemphasize the need to intensify the current situation
It's Conner, bitch
Introduce oneself with a sense of pride and authority
Say word to the D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-D-Dilbert
Give a shout out or acknowledgement to a respected figure or reference in popular culture
Doink-de-doink, sorry dad
Make an impulsive, carefree statement followed by a minor apology to acknowledge any possible offense caused
Inky nuts, squirrel jam, hats!
Make random statements that are humorous but seemingly nonsensical
Balancing my checkbook
Referencing an activity that is mundane and unrelated to the current situation
Zerbert in the sherbet, twerk
Make more random statements that may or may not have a sexual connotation
Hundred-hundred gift baskets
Make an exaggerated statement to emphasize the abundance or excess of something
You're now rocking with the Tesla boys
Declare that the group is currently participating in a cool and high-tech activity
Baby Benjamin Franklin, watch me veg
Make a clever reference to a historical figure while implying one's own success or greatness
DJ Tanner, swanky pumps, moped music
Make random, humorous references to pop culture and fashion
Costco samples like a motherfucker
Emphasize one's ability to take advantage of free samples at a store or event
Uh, crank up the mids, Patrick Stewart money
Make a statement about one's financial success while referencing a celebrity's name
You know who it is, Conner4real
Remind others of one's personal brand or identity
Subir la carne
Increase the intensity or heat of the moment
Subir la carne
Increase the intensity or heat of the moment
Subir la carne
Increase the intensity or heat of the moment
Turn up the beef
Reiterate the need to intensify the current situation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDY SAMBERG, AKIVA SCHAFFER, JORMA TACCONE, MICHAEL WOODS, KEVIN WHITE, B OSIPENKO
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