Introduction
Wyatt Cenac Lyrics
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Please, everybody relax
I'm not actually Wyatt Cenac
Okay, got that out of the way
My name is John Hogmans
Believe me, I'm just as excited as you people are
Unfortunately, Wyatt was called away
at the last minute
motion picture and had to get on a plane
instantaneously
to go to Hollywood to start fliming
tonight
Beverly Hills Cop 8
You heard the rumors, they're true
Don't tell the internet
He plays Axel Foley the eighth
I think they're going to change it into
Beverly Hills Cop Legacy
So, uh, they didn't know what to do
and they said
"You know, Hogmans own a quarter-(?)
suit as well"
As you can see, I have stage-two facial hair
So, they asked me to come out, and do
Wyatt's set for you
I just have his notes, he leaved his notes behind
I don't know about this, so I'll do my best
You're correct to applause
This is going to go great, you're not going to regret this
Okay, I just have his notes, so, uh
Joke 1#
Okay, Spiderman
This guy is such a nerd
Okay Spiderman, sure
Um, Spiderman is a funny, uh.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Wyatt Cenac"
Ladies and Gentlemen, Wyatt Cenac!
In Wyatt Cenac's "Introduction", we hear John Hogmans, a stand-in for Cenac due to his sudden departure, provide the audience with an intriguing backstory filled with comedic elements. He acknowledges that he is not Cenac and is actually surprised to share the same stage as the comedian. The backstory involves Cenac's absence due to an urgent call from Hollywood to star in Beverly Hills Cop 8, which he says will be changed to Beverly Hills Cop Legacy. The audience is thrilled nevertheless, as Hogmans hilariously informs them that he has Cenac's notes and with that, proceeds to deliver one of Cenac's jokes, which is an incomplete one about Spiderman. Overall, the lyrics of "Introduction" places emphasis on humor and the idea of unexpected twists.
The song "Introduction" is a clever start to Wyatt Cenac's album, "Furry Dumb Fighter". Not only does it set the tone for the rest of the compilation that includes various sketches, interviews, and musical performances, it also welcomes listeners to a world of careful storytelling and satire. The lyrics, albeit limited, are well-crafted as they allow John Hogmans to introduce Wyatt Cenac's persona to the audience in a comical way. Through his exaggerated account of Cenac's backstory, listeners come to appreciate the wit and sarcasm that both celebrities possess. The song embodies the idea of the unexpected as the audience is initially primed to hear from Cenac himself, but then are entertained by Hogmans' hilarious rendition of his character.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you,
Please, everybody relax
Starting the set as a replacement for Wyatt Cenac by thanking the audience and asking them to relax
I'm not actually Wyatt Cenac
Declaring that he is not actually Wyatt Cenac
Okay, got that out of the way
Acknowledging that he has addressed the confusion about his identity
My name is John Hogmans
Introducing himself
Believe me, I'm just as excited as you people are
Expressing his excitement for performing despite not being Wyatt Cenac
Unfortunately, Wyatt was called away
at the last minute
Explaining the reason for him being a replacement as Wyatt Cenac had to leave suddenly
He been, um, called to star in a Hollywood
motion picture and had to get on a plane
instantaneously
Providing more details about why Wyatt had to leave - being offered a role in a Hollywood film and having to leave immediately for filming
to go to Hollywood to start fliming
tonight
Continuing to explain that Wyatt had to leave immediately for filming
Beverly Hills Cop 8
Revealing the title of the film Wyatt Cenac was going to be in
You heard the rumors, they're true
Don't tell the internet
Confirming the rumors of Wyatt Cenac being in Beverly Hills Cop 8 and jokingly asking not to spread the news on the internet
He plays Axel Foley the eighth
Revealing the character that Wyatt Cenac will play in the film - Axel Foley the eighth
I think they're going to change it into
Beverly Hills Cop Legacy
Speculating that the title of the film might be changed to Beverly Hills Cop Legacy
So, uh, they didn't know what to do
and they said
"You know, Hogmans own a quarter-(?)
suit as well"
Explaining how he ended up being the replacement by stating that the production team noticed he owned a similar suit and asked him to fill in for Wyatt Cenac
As you can see, I have stage-two facial hair
Pointing out a physical feature of himself as a joke
So, they asked me to come out, and do
Wyatt's set for you
Explaining that he was asked to perform Wyatt Cenac's stand-up set to the audience
I just have his notes, he leaved his notes behind
Admitting that he will be using Wyatt Cenac's written jokes for his set
I don't know about this, so I'll do my best
Admitting that he is not entirely confident in performing Wyatt Cenac's set but will try his best
You're correct to applause
Encouraging the audience to applaud at the start of his set
This is going to go great, you're not going to regret this
Expressing his confidence that his set will go well and the audience will not regret coming to the show
Okay, I just have his notes, so, uh
Joke 1#
Announcing that he will begin with the first joke in Wyatt Cenac's notes
Okay, Spiderman
This guy is such a nerd
Okay Spiderman, sure
Um, Spiderman is a funny, uh.
Starting with a joke about Spiderman that includes Wyatt Cenac's notes as well as some improvised commentary
Ladies and Gentlemen, Wyatt Cenac
Ending his set with the phrase 'Ladies and Gentlemen, Wyatt Cenac' as a way to signal the end of the stand-up performance
Writer(s): J. Lewis
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.