Turtleneck & Chain
The Lonely Island feat. Snoop Dogg Lyrics


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Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)

My turtleneck fat and my chain so thin,
N' I'm sippin' light beer, n my crew right here
Chain razor thin like beer in my cup,
And my sweater on turtle with the neck on puff
Huge turtle neck and my chain so skinny
Beer light all night, stand up get dizzy
Light cup, beer drink, thin so chain,
Neck turtle fat, man I won't say it again

Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)

Turtle neck (check) with another on deck
In case I spill something on it (like some light beer, yeah)
We be braggin' bout who's chain be the thinnest
Turtle neck thicker than Delta Burke
Swimming in a Guinness (now bear with me)
But they can't see my chain,
Metal so thin it dissolve when it rains
Got more chains than the snow patrol
Everyone razor thin like an insect stripper pole

Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)

Chain so light when police roll by, I made it flow (I made it flow)
And my beer so light you could see right through it, like a ghost
And I also wear turtle necks
Sweaters swallowing my chain like it's stuck in the couch
Looking like cookie monster flossin' his mouth
Find me coolin' on the corner sippn' light beer foam
You can tell by my turtle neck and chain that I bone
Turtle neck, light beer n' a thin ass chain, n' that's it
Turtle neck, light beer n' a thin ass chain, n' that's it

The rabbit kicked the bucket, dog said fuck it,
Get my two step on, with my turtle neck on
Thin ass chain, light beer in my glass
Mackin' at the bitches, the ones with the ass
Girl you know it's true, tell me what it do
Oh you like my style, say you like my crew
Say you wanna' be under my chest, this turtle neck is like one of my best
Say you wanna' be under my chest, this turtle neck is like one of my best
So I guess your dress, no stress, stayin' fresh as my bandanna
Ima crook, so my look, Ima game go getta
The fatter the puppy, get the fluffy, get the bigger the turtleneck,
The more gangster it is

Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)
Turtle neck n' chain




Turtle neck n' chain
Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)

Overall Meaning

The Lonely Island's "Turtleneck & Chain" is a humorous song that satirizes hip-hop culture's love for materialistic items like chains and turtlenecks. Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer, the members of the group, highlight the absurdity of these fashion choices by exaggerating them, as seen in their oversized turtlenecks and thin chains. These exaggerated details serve to bring attention to the larger social issue of the pressure to conform to specific fashion trends to be considered cool or popular, ultimately emphasizing the ridiculousness of valuing material goods over personal qualities.


The song also pokes fun at hip-hop's use of alcohol, particularly light beer. Sipping on light beer sets the tone of the song, emphasizing how it's not just about the turtleneck and chain but also about the need to be seen drinking a specific kind of beer. It mocks the idea that certain drinks can somehow make someone more appealing or impressive.


The song appears to parody the music scene of the earlier 2000s, with references to Delta Burke and Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise." The references to Snow Patrol and "flossing like Cookie Monster" help update the song's relevance, indicating that although the song targets a specific era, the obsession with certain fashion trends and material goods is still prevalent in today's society.


Line by Line Meaning

Turtle neck n' chain
Repetition of the title for emphasis


Turtle neck n' chain (sippin' on a light beer)
Reiteration of the title with added context of sipping on a light beer


My turtleneck fat and my chain so thin,
Personal description of the singer's physical appearance, contrasting the thickness of their turtleneck with the skinniness of their chain


N' I'm sippin' light beer, n my crew right here
Speaker is drinking light beer and surrounded by their friends


Chain razor thin like beer in my cup,
Comparison of the thinness of the artist's chain to the thinness of the beer they are drinking


And my sweater on turtle with the neck on puff
Description of the singer's sweater, referencing its turtle neck and puffy appearance


Huge turtle neck and my chain so skinny
Reiteration of speaker's physical appearance, emphasizing the size difference between their turtleneck and chain


Beer light all night, stand up get dizzy
Speaker has been drinking light beer all night and feels dizzy upon standing up


Light cup, beer drink, thin so chain,
List of the artist's accessories, referencing their light cup and thin chain


Neck turtle fat, man I won't say it again
Asserting that the artist's turtle neck is fat and not wanting to repeat themselves


Turtle neck (check) with another on deck
Speaker has multiple turtle necks available to wear


In case I spill something on it (like some light beer, yeah)
Reasoning for having an extra turtle neck on deck, to prevent damage from spilled light beer


We be braggin' bout who's chain be the thinnest
Speaker and their friends are competing over who has the thinnest chain


Turtle neck thicker than Delta Burke
Comparison of the singer's turtle neck thickness to actress Delta Burke


Swimming in a Guinness (now bear with me)
Metaphor for the thickness of the beer the singer is drinking


But they can't see my chain,
Chain is so thin that it is difficult to see


Metal so thin it dissolve when it rains
Chain is so thin that it would dissolve in the rain


Got more chains than the snow patrol
Speaker has multiple thin chains, referencing the number of chains the band Snow Patrol has members


Everyone razor thin like an insect stripper pole
Comparison of the thinness of everyone's chains to an insect stripper pole


Chain so light when police roll by, I made it flow (I made it flow)
Chain is so light that it moves in the breeze caused by passing police cars


And my beer so light you could see right through it, like a ghost
Comparison of the lightness of the artist's beer to a ghost


And I also wear turtle necks
Reiteration of the artist's fashion sense


Sweaters swallowing my chain like it's stuck in the couch
Turtleneck sweater is so puffy that it looks like it is eating the singer's chain


Looking like cookie monster flossin' his mouth
Comparison of the artist's appearance to Cookie Monster from Sesame Street


Find me coolin' on the corner sippn' light beer foam
Speaker is relaxing on a street corner, drinking light beer foam


You can tell by my turtle neck and chain that I bone
Speaker is implying that their fashion sense indicates their sexual activity


The rabbit kicked the bucket, dog said fuck it,
Non sequitur statement


Get my two step on, with my turtle neck on
Speaker is dancing while wearing their turtle neck


Thin ass chain, light beer in my glass
Describing the artist's accessory choices


Mackin' at the bitches, the ones with the ass
Speaker is hitting on attractive women


Girl you know it's true, tell me what it do
Speaker is asking a woman if she agrees with their statement and what her response is


Oh you like my style, say you like my crew
Speaker is pleased with the woman's response to their statement and is inquiring if she likes their friends as well


Say you wanna' be under my chest, this turtle neck is like one of my best
Speaker is propositioning the woman and is complimenting their turtle neck


So I guess your dress, no stress, stayin' fresh as my bandanna
Speaker is complimenting the woman's appearance and is not concerned about the situation


Ima crook, so my look, Ima game go getta
Speaker is asserting their criminal nature and their ability to attract women


The fatter the puppy, get the fluffy, get the bigger the turtleneck, The more gangster it is
Speaker is suggesting that a larger turtleneck is cooler and more intimidating




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, JEREMY COLEMAN, ANDREW SAMBERG, AKIVA SCAFFER, JORMA TACCONE

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