YOLO
The Lonely Island Lyrics

YOLO, you only live once
This is the saying of the current generation.

The battle cry of a generation
It's a call to everyone to be responsible with their lives and cherish it.

This life is a precious gift
Life is a valuable asset that should be handled with the utmost care.

So don't get too crazy
Don't engage in recklessness or dangerous activities.

It's not worth the risk
The possibility of negative consequences far outweighs the perceived benefits.

You know that we are still young
We're still in our prime and should avoid activities that will jeopardize our future.

So don't be dumb
Don't engage in activities that are foolish, illogical, or insane.

Don't trust anyone
Be careful of who you trust.

Cause you only live once
You only have one life to live, so make it count.

Ugh, you only live once
The same as the first line, it's a reminder that this is your only shot at life.

That's the motto
The chant is a philosophy to live by.

So take a chill pill
Stay calm and collected.

Ease off the throttle
Slow down and think things through before acting.

Never go to loud clubs
Clubs with loud music can damage your hearing, and it's not worth it.

Cause it's bad for your ears
Loud noise can damage your hearing and cause problems later in life.

Your friends will all be sorry
If you damage your hearing, your friends may feel pity for you.

When they can't hear
When they too experience hearing damage.

And stay the hell away from drugs
Stay far from mind-altering substances that are illegal and destroy your health.

Cause they're not legal
Illegal drugs are harmful to society and can get the users into legal trouble.

Then bury all your money in the backyard
This is a joke, but refers to the idea of not trusting banks and hiding your finances.

Like a beagle
Like a dog who buries bones in the yard to hide them.

'Cause you should never trust a bank
This is a joke, but banks can and have failed in the past.

They've been known to fail
History has shown that banks are not immune to failure.

And never travel by car, a bus
This is another joke, but driving on a road is dangerous and can cause harm.

Boat or by rail
Travel by some means of transportation not safe.

And don't travel by plane
Flying on airplanes is also dangerous and could lead to death.

And don't travel at all
Not going anywhere is the safest option.

Built a bomb shelter basement
(Joke) Build a bunker for protection against danger.

With titanium walls
The walls should be indestructible.

And wear titanium suits
Wear protective gear at all times to prevent danger or harm.

In case pianos fall on ya
Protect yourself at all times, including improbable happenings.

And never go in saunas
Saunas are disgusting and could contain dangerous organisms like piranhas. (Joke)

Cause they're crawlin' with piranhas
The thought of piranhas being in a sauna is ridiculous.

And never take the stairs
Taking the stairs can be dangerous, and you could fall.

'Cause they're often unsafe
Stairs are also commonly dangerous and are overlooked as a source of danger.

You only live once
Reminding us yet again of the gravity of our lives.

Don't let it go to waste
Don't squander the opportunity you have to live fully and enjoy it.

Yeah
Expressing affirmation to the above sentiment.

And here's another piece of advice
More guidance on living responsibly.

Stay away from kids
Avoid children because of the possibility of getting head lice.

Cause their hair is filled with mad lice
Head lice is common with young children and is a reason to avoid them.

There's no such thing
This claim is false.

As too much Purell
Hand sanitizer is great for protecting against germs.

This a cautionary tale
The song is advising everyone to steer clear of danger and live smartly.

Word to George Orwell
A nod to George Orwell and his writings that warn against government and disaster. (Joke)

So don't 1980 force
Don't try to plug anything into an outlet that doesn't fit.

Any plugs into sockets
Incorrectly using an electrical socket is dangerous.

Always wear a chastity belt
Protect yourself at all times - this time sexually.

And triple lock it
Ensure no one can get to you.

Then hire a taster
A full-time worker who samples the food to ensure there's no poison.

Make him check your food for poison
This is another odd step to ensure your safety.

And if you think your mailman is a spy
This is absurd and brings more humor to the song.

Then destroy him
Kill those that stand in the way of your safety.

No blankets or pajamas
Avoid such things like the plague due to the danger they pose.

They can choke you in your sleep
There's a possibility of choking on blankets or PJs while sleeping.

Two words about furniture
Furniture can kill.

Killing machines
The furniture is really dangerous.

Board your windows up
Block out the sun for your own safety.

The sun is bad for your health
Sun rays can hurt your skin.

And always wear a straight jacket
Stay restrained for your own good.

So your safe from yourself
You are the biggest danger to yourself.

Take no chances (no chances)
This line reiterates the message of the song to play it safe.

Stop freelancin' (right now)
Do things in a structured manner, don't improvise.

Invest in your future
Think ahead, plan for what is to come.

Don't dilute your finances (uh huh)
Don't waste your money.

401K, make sure it's low risk
Invest your money wisely for long term financial security.

Then get some real estate (how much?)
Invest in property, land, or buildings.

4.2% thirty year mortgage
A specific type of mortgage with very reasonable terms.

That's important, that's a great deal
The terms of the mortgage are good and a great deal financially.

And if you can't afford it
If you can't buy property, don't pretend you can. Live within your budget.

Don't forge it on your last bill
Bills come before luxury.

Renting is for suckers right now
Owning is the way to go financially.

A dependable savings
Having money saved is priceless.

And you'll retire with money in your account
Plan ahead, and you'll have a financially secure future.

Beast
This term can be used as admiration for someone performing well, in this case with their finances.

YOLO, say no no
Instead of the usual call to YOLO and doing risky things, we should aim to avoid danger.

Isolate yourself
Stay by yourself for health reasons.

And just roll solo
Live solo and put your health first.

Be care-folo
Be careful and evade danger.

You oughta look out
Stay vigilant and be cautious.

Also stands for YOLO
The term YOLO can also have a responsible meaning, as shown in this song.

Burn the prints off your thumbs
Remove any identifying marks off your body to stay secure.

Then pull out all your teeth
Get rid of any parts of the body that could cause harm.

So you can't bite your tongue
Protect your tongue from harm.

Only on this earth for a short time, time
We don't have much time here, so make sure to take advantage of it before it's over.

So don't go outside, cause you don't want to die, die
The outside world is dangerous, so stay indoors.

Just take our advice and hide
Follow the guidance given to protect yourself.

And scream YOLO to the sky
Shout from the rooftops that we only live once, and our lives must be cherished.

You oughta look out
The same as before, a reminder to stay on guard.