Massachusetts
Ylvis Lyrics

Far away across the oceans
Massachusetts may feel like a faraway paradise to some.

An undiscovered paradise
Many people may not know about Massachusetts as a travel destination.

Forget New York and California
Massachusetts is often overlooked compared to these two popular and bustling states.

There's a better place, now close your eyes
The artist is trying to paint a picture of a utopia-like destination in Massachusetts.

Take my hand
The artist is inviting the listener to join them on a journey to Massachusetts.

We are almost there
The singer is expressing excitement that they are close to arriving in Massachusetts.

Our favorite place on earth
The singer holds a special place in their heart for Massachusetts, considering it their favorite place.

It's the 14th biggest state
Massachusetts is not one of the largest states, but still holds a unique value.

Just four hours from New York
Massachusetts is relatively close to New York City.

Read amazing books for free at the Boston Library or try the local brie
Massachusetts has many things to offer, including free books and delicious food.

It's a melting pot, my friend
Massachusetts is a place of great diversity and cultural significance.

So many cultures hand in hand
People from a wide range of cultural backgrounds live in Massachusetts in harmony.

In perfect harmony
The diverse cultures of Massachusetts coexist together without conflict.

Land of a thousand tribes
There are many groups of people that call Massachusetts home.

Home of Nelson Mandela
Massachusetts is the place where Nelson Mandela was honored and celebrated.

Fuck the apartheid
The artist is against apartheid and possibly all types of discrimination.

Come on boys of Attleboro (hello, hello, hello, hello)
The artist is acknowledging the different groups of people who live in Massachusetts and calling out specific locations within the state.

Catholic Priests of Haverhill (Haverhill)
The singer is continuing to acknowledge the different groups of people and locations within Massachusetts.

Staring dogs of the Suffolk County
The singer is highlighting a specific quirk of Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

Local dance group of Pingryville (five, six, seven, eight)
The artist is calling out another group of people within Massachusetts.

Everyone (everyone)
The artist is including all different types of people in Massachusetts in their message.

Living side by side
Massachusetts is a place of coexistence and diversity.

In the state of hope and dreams
Massachusetts represents dreams and aspirations for many people who live there.

I can't believe this place is real
Massachusetts may feel like a dream destination to some who visit for the first time.

Can't describe the way I feel
The singer is having difficulty expressing the depth of their love and appreciation for Massachusetts.

I live with Steve and John
The singer may have roommates named Steve and John who live with them in Massachusetts.

Mark and Christopher and Tom
The singer may know people named Mark, Christopher, and Tom who live in Massachusetts.

Teddy P and Bruce
The artist may be fans of Teddy Pendergrass and Bruce Springsteen, both of whom have connections to Massachusetts.

The famous Massachusetts Bay
Massachusetts Bay is a famous landmark in the state.

Home of J.F. Kenneday
Massachusetts is the place where John F. Kennedy was born and raised.

That tragically was shot, ooh
The singer is acknowledging the tragic death of John F. Kennedy in Massachusetts.

Just grab a friend and rent a car
The artist is encouraging people to take a road trip around Massachusetts with a companion.

Drive and drive across the Massachusetts
The artist is emphasizing the vastness of Massachusetts and how it can be explored by car.

Just two friends hanging out together but never crossing the line
The artist is implying that two friends can spend time together in Massachusetts without becoming romantically involved.

It's a thin, thin line
The line between friendship and romance can be very thin and hard to define.

Oh, we're nothing more than friends
The artist is explicitly stating that they and their friend are only friends with no romantic involvement.

Just good friends
The singer values their friendship and does not want to risk complicating it with romance.

Go M
The singer is initiating a cheer or chant for Massachusetts.

Go A
The singer prompts the audience to cheer for Massachusetts again, this time focusing on the first letter of the state's name.

Go S and S and O
The artist is chanting the letters of Massachusetts towns, possibly trying to boost morale for people who live there.

Go C and H and E and I
Like the previous line, the artist is chanting the names of towns in Massachusetts to rally the audience.

Go C (go C)
The singer is encouraging the audience to cheer for one of the towns, possibly named 'C'.

Go H and E and I
The singer is prompting the audience to chant along for three more Massachusetts towns.

Go M, A double K
The artist continues to cheer on Massachusetts, this time using its abbreviation- 'MA'- to rally the audience.

Go A and K and O, K, O
More towns and cities are being encouraged to join the chanting and cheering for Massachusetts.

That's way too many K's
The artist thinks that one of the town names sounds like it has 'way too many K's', which may be meant to sound humorous.

It should be mass, achoose
The singer is suggesting a different way to pronounce 'Massachusetts' that might be easier to say.

Like the "mass" in "massproduce" but without "produce"
The artist is offering another pronunciation of 'Massachusetts' that compares it to the word 'mass-produce'.

Yeah, come on down, and you can see
The singer is inviting people to visit Massachusetts to experience it for themselves.

It's the paradise on earth
The singer believes that Massachusetts is so special, it can be considered a paradise on earth.

Boston city skyline or a picnic in the park
There are many different activities to enjoy in Massachusetts, like taking in the cityscape or enjoying a leisurely outdoor meal.

Checking out the nightlife and suddenly you're sucking on a cock
This line has a sexual connotation that is not directly associated with Massachusetts or any of its particular activities.

Greatest state of all, that's right
The artist feels passionately that Massachusetts is the best state.

Just because you're kissin' a man doesn't make you gay
This line may be interpreted to mean that people should not make assumptions about others based on who they choose to engage romantically with.

Confused
This line may be meant as a humorous commentary on how some people might feel confused by this statement or the song as a whole.

1620, the pilgrims came to town (Mayflower)
This line refers to the arrival of European settlers- specifically, the pilgrims- in Massachusetts in 1620.

Sometimes I watch The Lion King and I cry when Mufasa dies
This line may be intended to seem non-sequitur or random by referencing a scene from a popular Disney movie that has nothing to do with Massachusetts or any of the previous lyrics.

Prudential Tower, City Hall and a lighthouse by the bay
These are all Massachusetts landmarks that visitors or tourists might be interested in seeing.

Who hasn't ever seen a hunk on the bus and thought "Mmm, I wanna sit on your lap"
This line may be meant in jest- the singer is implying that it is common to see attractive people on public transportation in Massachusetts.

Let me sit
The artist is pretending to be a passenger on a bus who would like to sit next to an attractive person mentioned in the previous line.

Massachusetts
The song's title and chorus, repeated throughout the song.