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.
We Need Love
The Lonely Island Lyrics
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You've got a round butt? We're not impressed
So many girls wanna get in our pants
But we're not whores, we need romance
Hey girl (girl), you look good
I want you to know that I would do you
Frequently, like riding my hog, it's nothing to me
Call me the magic man, now you see it, now you don't
When it comes to foreplay, I can take for hours
Say "Do I make you horny, baby?" Austin Powers
My ocean's got motion, but also girth
The closest thing you'll feel to giving birth
I'm a butt man, and I like boobs
Put them together, and we like you
I don't care that you're overweight
I see your soul, and you look great
We love all colors, shapes, and sizes
Except Steve's new girlfriend, who's a fucking slut!
We need love, not meaningless sex
You've got a round butt? We're not impressed
Just two Don Juans looking for amour
It could be you if you're not a whore
I'm Guy #1, I'll massage your back
Or if you prefer, I'll squeeze your rack
If it's your time of the month, I'll call it a night
I'm Guy #2, I don't run red lights
If I was with you, I'd need at least 10 rubbers
Your poo-tang stank, I don't need another lover
I wear condoms too, but when they break, it's bad
Take you to the clinic, I can't be no dad
Cause we're the freaks of the industry
You a freak, Guy 1? Oh you got that, G
What about you, Guy 2? Yes. Me. Too
I always get consent before I screw
I'm not a guy who's gonna rape you
Champagne, waterbed, satin covers
There you have it another satisfied lover
We need love, not meaningless sex
You got a round butt? We're not impressed
We're two Cassanovas, not pieces of meat
But pull down our pants, you'll like what you see
The Lonely Island's "We Need Love" is a comedic take on the traditional rap song's objectification of women. The song's lyrics subvert the classic tropes of male dominance in rap music by making fun of themselves and their portrayal of women. The lyrics read as a humorous take on the overly sexual music of the late 90s and early 2000s. The band, took the opportunity to bring humor and a sense of irony to an otherwise formulaic genre.
The lyrics of "We Need Love" criticizes the objectification of women and the hypersexualization of pop culture. Through funny sexual innuendos, the song exposes how women are often reduced to mere sexual objects in pop culture, rather than being respected for who they are as individuals. The lyrics mock the idea that men are only interested in women for their looks or for their sexual prowess, and instead highlight the need for meaningful connections in romantic relationships.
On the surface, the song may seem like it glorifies sex, but it is actually doing the opposite. It is a clever satire that has a deeper meaning beneath the surface. The song aims to criticize the misogyny and hypersexualization present in popular music culture, and it does so by using skits and comedy.
Line by Line Meaning
We need love, not meaningless sex
Sex is nothing without love and attachment
You've got a round butt? We're not impressed
Physical attributes do not matter as much as personality
So many girls wanna get in our pants
People are often more interested in sex than love
But we're not whores, we need romance
We want a deeper connection than just sex
Hey girl (girl), you look good
I find you attractive
I want you to know that I would do you
I am sexually interested in you
Frequently, like riding my hog, it's nothing to me
I am very experienced with sex
You're wearing a bra, but soon you won't
I plan to have sex with you
Call me the magic man, now you see it, now you don't
I am very skilled in bed
When it comes to foreplay, I can take for hours
I am willing to spend a lot of time on foreplay
Say "Do I make you horny, baby?" Austin Powers
I want you to be sexually attracted to me
My ocean's got motion, but also girth
I have a large penis
The closest thing you'll feel to giving birth
Sex with me will be intense
I'm a butt man, and I like boobs
I am attracted to a variety of physical features
Put them together, and we like you
Physical appearance is only part of the equation
I don't care that you're overweight
Physical appearance is not the most important factor
I see your soul, and you look great
I value personality over appearance
We love all colors, shapes, and sizes
We are accepting of people of all appearances
Except Steve's new girlfriend, who's a fucking slut!
We do have some standards
Just two Don Juans looking for amour
We are looking for love and romance
It could be you if you're not a whore
We want someone who wants love in addition to sex
I'm Guy #1, I'll massage your back
I am willing to be affectionate and caring
Or if you prefer, I'll squeeze your rack
I am open to different levels of physical intimacy
If it's your time of the month, I'll call it a night
I am respectful and understanding of women's bodies
I'm Guy #2, I don't run red lights
I practice safe sex
If I was with you, I'd need at least 10 rubbers
I want to be very safe during sex
Your poo-tang stank, I don't need another lover
I am willing to be honest about my preferences
I wear condoms too, but when they break, it's bad
I understand the risks of sex
Take you to the clinic, I can't be no dad
I do not want to have unplanned children
Cause we're the freaks of the industry
We have a unique approach to sex and love
You a freak, Guy 1? Oh you got that, G
We are both open to different types of sexual experiences
What about you, Guy 2? Yes. Me. Too
We are in sync with each other
I always get consent before I screw
I am respectful and careful during sex
I'm not a guy who's gonna rape you
I am not interested in non-consensual sex
Champagne, waterbed, satin covers
We are open to romantic gestures
There you have it another satisfied lover
Our approach leads to happy sexual partners
You got a round butt? We're not impressed
We are looking for more than just physical appearance
We're two Cassanovas, not pieces of meat
We have deep feelings and interests
But pull down our pants, you'll like what you see
We are confident in our physical appearance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DOROTHY MARTIN, LINDA PERRY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@younglife88
it takes skill to make a purposefully lame song.
@OvSpP
I found Steve’s girlfriend. And she has a boy’s name!
@jodelyokel9212
and an uneventful video to drive the point home!
@cyyy8484
How dare you call this lame
@alchemispark7751
you can actually tell that they got better at sounding dead inside in their other songs
@JamesRyder-iw7sw
yeah it takes 2 mins to boil
@mamasadie5219
"We love all colours, shapes and sizes"
points to a wall with illustrations of children on it
@madmannn9576
FBI OPEN UP!!!
@iliketrains304
And all ages
@ashleshapaliwal6838
AHHHHHHHHHH