Viral Song
Toby Turner Lyrics


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Look at little Tim Tim,
tryin' to write a viral song.
He looks little lost.
Guess I can help him along.

What you got, Tim Tim?
Aaahh! My door!
Nevermind that, Tim
I've come to help you,
you won't regret.

Just follow the recipe,
and gather the ingredients.
Pick a topic people
talk about in social media.

Don't violate the terms of service,
or your vid will be deleted.
Also make a catchy chorus.
Something that can be repeated:

Cats, cats,
laughing babies,
People falling,
hot hot ladies.

Sleepy puppies,
dancing babies.
Kittens, monkeys, more hot ladies.
Put a lots of words in one verse.

Careful to enunciate it.
Sing multiple layers,
it helps you if you animate it.

What do you mean? Animate it?
Um, what do you mean, "What do I mean?"
You said animated, what do you mean by that?
(No, No, No) (I don't think I said that at all.)
Yeah, I think you definitely said that.
No, I think I'd remember if I said that, for sure, definitely.
Well what'd you say?
Well I think it was probably something along the lines of, uh...

Cats, cats,
laughing babies.
People falling,
hot hot ladies.

Sleepy puppies,
dancing babies.
Kittens, monkeys, more hot ladies.

Put a lot of words in one verse.
Careful to enu-ci-e-aaaeeah!
Say something educational
so parents lets their kid play it.

Did you now that cashews
come from a fruit? (What?)
D-D-D Did you know that cashews
come from a fruit? (How?)

Ca-Ca-Ca Cashews, cashews,
fru-fru-fru fruit! (What?!)
D-D-D Did you know that? (No...)

Did you know the cashews
come from a fruit? (What?)
D-D-D Did you know the cashews
come from a fruit? (How?)

Cashews, cashews
fru-fru-fru fruit!
D-D-D Did you know that?
I, I said no, I said no... no...

It's OK, Tim, nobody blames you.
Most people don't know the truth
about the cashew.


But now you do so next time
you go to the playground
have anybody gather around
and tell them Tobuscus has taught you...
TEEL'EM!

Did you know that cashews
come from a fruit? (That's right!)
D-D-D Did you know that cashews
come from a fruit?

Ca-Ca-Ca Cashews, cashews
fru-fru-fru fruit!
D-D-D Did you know that?
NOOoooooo!

SING IT!
Cashews, cashews! Come from a fruit!
AGAIN!
Cashews, cashews! Come from a fruit!

LOUDER!
Cashews, cashews! Come from a fruit!
D-D-D Did you know that?
NO!

Ok now, get this stuff out of my parent's house!
No, Tim, you're the one that asked for my help.
I didn't ask you for...(Shhh, you don't have to thank me, Tim Tim.)
Alright, I'm gonna get out of here, I'm gonna upload this to iTunes.
But I thought this was MY viral song!
You thought this was gonna be... Noooo, it's not gonna be viral;
It's a terrible song, I'm telling you to do it yourself,
And that's why I charged you 500 dollars.




We didn't agree on 500 dollars!
AAhhh, your voice is so annoying man, its so annoying.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toby Turner's song "Viral Song" narrate Toby's attempt to help his friend Tim Tim write a viral song. Toby offers his assistance and offers a recipe for a successful viral song, with instructions to choose a topic that is already popular on social media, create a catchy chorus, and include multiple layers and educational tidbits. There are references to popular viral topics such as cats, laughing babies, hot ladies, dancing babies, and monkeys, as well as unexpected trivia about cashews coming from a fruit. The song is humorous in tone and includes a conversation between the two friends about what is needed for the song to be successful, including an animated video.


The song "Viral Song" is a parody of the formulaic nature of many viral hits and the obsession with going viral on social media. It highlights how the same topics and themes resurface in viral content, and that many viral songs are created with the intention of becoming a hit. The song was released in 2013 and has over 13 million views on YouTube. It was created as part of Toby Turner's YouTube channel, Tobuscus, which features humor, parody, and music videos.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at little Tim Tim, tryin' to write a viral song.
Toby notices Tim trying to write a viral song and offers him help.


He looks little lost.
Tim doesn't know where to start with writing a viral song.


Guess I can help him along.
Toby decides to help Tim with his song.


What you got, Tim Tim? Aaahh! My door!
Toby asks Tim what he's got, but Tim is distracted by his door.


Nevermind that, Tim I've come to help you, you won't regret.
Toby refocuses Tim and ensures him that he won't regret asking for help.


Just follow the recipe, and gather the ingredients. Pick a topic people talk about in social media.
Toby advises Tim to follow a recipe for writing a viral song, including picking a trending topic on social media.


Don't violate the terms of service, or your vid will be deleted. Also make a catchy chorus. Something that can be repeated:
Toby warns Tim about the risks involved in violating the terms of service when uploading videos, and advises him to create a memorable chorus.


Cats, cats, laughing babies, People falling, hot hot ladies.
Toby suggests catchy topics for Tim's song, including cats, babies, people falling, and attractive women.


Sleepy puppies, dancing babies. Kittens, monkeys, more hot ladies.
Toby adds to his list of suggested topics for Tim's song.


Put a lots of words in one verse. Careful to enunciate it. Sing multiple layers, it helps you if you animate it.
Toby gives Tim some tips for writing and singing his song, including putting a lot of words in one verse, enunciating clearly, and singing multiple layers.


What do you mean? Animate it? Um, what do you mean, "What do I mean?" You said animated, what do you mean by that? (No, No, No) (I don't think I said that at all.) Yeah, I think you definitely said that. No, I think I'd remember if I said that, for sure, definitely. Well what'd you say? Well I think it was probably something along the lines of, uh...
Toby and Tim have a disagreement about whether Toby suggested animating the song.


Ca-Ca-Ca Cashews, cashews, fru-fru-fru fruit! (What?!) D-D-D Did you know that? (No...)
Toby suggests a random fact about cashews and asks Tim if he knew it.


It's OK, Tim, nobody blames you. Most people don't know the truth about the cashew.
Toby reassures Tim that it's okay not to know about cashews and that many people don't know either.


But now you do so next time you go to the playground have anybody gather around and tell them Tobuscus has taught you... TEEL'EM!
Toby encourages Tim to share his new knowledge about cashews with others and promote his song.


Ok now, get this stuff out of my parent's house! No, Tim, you're the one that asked for my help. I didn't ask you for...(Shhh, you don't have to thank me, Tim Tim.) Alright, I'm gonna get out of here, I'm gonna upload this to iTunes. But I thought this was MY viral song! You thought this was gonna be... Noooo, it's not gonna be viral; It's a terrible song, I'm telling you to do it yourself, And that's why I charged you 500 dollars. We didn't agree on 500 dollars! AAhhh, your voice is so annoying man, its so annoying.
Toby gets annoyed with Tim and tells him to take his stuff out of his parent's house. Tim protests but Toby reminds him that he insisted on Toby's help and warns him that the song isn't good enough to go viral. Toby also informs Tim of the price he demands for his help, which Tim disputes.




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Lamont O'Neal

@Zero64 Lyrics:
Look at little Tim Tim
Tryin' to write a viral song
He looks a little lost
Guess I could help him along

What you got, Tim Tim?
Ah! My door!
Never mind that, Tim
I've come to help, you won't regret it

Just follow the recipe
And gather the ingredients
Pick a topic people
Talk about on social media

Don't violate the terms of service
Or your vid will be deleted
Also, make a catchy chorus
Something that can be repeated:

Cats, cats, laughing babies
People falling, hot hot ladies
Sleepy puppies, dancing babies
Kittens, monkeys, more hot ladies

Put a lot of words in one verse
Careful to enunciate it
Sing multiple layers
It helps if you animate it

What do you mean? Animate it?
Um, what do you mean, "What do I mean?"
You said animated, what do you mean by that?
(No, No, No) (I don't think I said that at all)
Yeah, I think you definitely said that
No, I think I'd remember if I said that, for sure, definitely
Well what'd you say?
Well I think it was probably something along the lines of, uh...

Cats, cats, laughing babies
People falling, hot hot ladies
Sleepy puppies, dancing babies
Kittens, monkeys, more hot ladies

Put a lot of words in one verse
Careful to enunciate it
Say something educational
So parents let their kids play it

Did you know that cashews come from a fruit? (What?)
D-D-D Did you know that cashews come from a fruit (How?)
Ca-Ca-Ca Cashews, cashews, fru-fru-fru fruit! (What?!)
D-D-D Did you know that? (No...)

Did you know that cashews come from a fruit? (What?)
D-D-D Did you know that cashews come from a fruit (How?)
Ha! Ca-Ca-Ca Cashews, cashews, fru-fru-fru fruit! (What?)
D-D-D Did you know that? (I, I said no, I said no... no...)

It's ok, Tim, nobody blames you
Most people don't know the truth about the cashew
But now you do so next time you go to the playground
Have everybody gather around and
Tell them what your good friend Tobuscus has taught you...
Tell'em!

Did you know that cashews come from a fruit? (That's right)
D-D-D Did you know that cashews come from a fruit?
Ca-Ca-Ca Cashews, cashews, fru-fru-fru fruit!?
D-D-D Did you know that? Noooooo!

Sing it!
Cashews, cashews! Come from a fruit!
Again!
Cashews, cashews! Come from a fruit!
Louder!
Cashews, cashews! Come from a fruit!
D-D-D Did you know that? No!

Ok now, get this stuff out of my parent's house!
No, Tim, you're the one that asked for my help
I didn't ask you for... (Shhh, you don't have to thank me)
Alright let me get out of here, I'm gonna go upload this to ytunes
But I thought this was MY viral song!
You thought this was gonna be... Noooo, it's not gonna be viral
It's a terrible song, I'm telling you to do it yourself
And that's why I charged you 500 dollars
We didn't agree on 500 dollars!
Ahh, your voice is so annoying man, its so annoying



All comments from YouTube:

Nightwarper

Imagine if there was a sequel but Tim Tim was like a 15 year old and everyone just feels old

Orangiat

it would be very depressing

Nightwarper

Orangiat Toby could say something like “Tim Tim it’s only being like 2 or 3 years since I saw you, what happened?” and Tim Tim could be like “Dude that whole viral song we did was like 6 or 7 years ago, and don’t call me that it’s weird, my name is just Tim, I’m not 9 anymore.” And then proceeds to go back to gaming.

Orangiat

@Nightwarper that would bring me to tears

Nightwarper

Orangiat Toby would try to get Tim Tim to pay him again and now Tim Tim would have the strength to just beat up Toby

Greg Heffley

YES!

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Crusty Croissant

8 years later I still can rely on the "Did You Know That Cashews Come from a Fruit" strategy anytime I need to spark up a conversation.

r!tz

Yo bro wsg

Yea Im Yello

Fr, its a good convo starter

Friendly Neighborhood Canadian

Bruh same

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