Yoghurt
Ylvis Lyrics

Okay
The song is about to start

Stabs and drums
The music starts with a combination of instruments

Woah
The music is transitioning into a new beat

Yeah ah
The artists are feeling the music and enjoying it

Let me tell you about a thing
The artist wants to talk about something that interests him

I really want some yoghurt
The artist craves the taste of something similar to yoghurt

Well, not exactly yoghurt
It is not actual yoghurt that the artist wants

But it has a taste of yoghurt
The artist wants something with a similar flavor profile to yoghurt

And also kinda look like yoghurt
The artist wants something similar in appearance to yoghurt

The shape should be like yoghurt
The artist wants the food to be in a similar shape to yoghurt

Some people would think it's yoghurt
The artist's desired food might be mistaken for yoghurt by some people

But with a closer look at my yoghurt
When looked at closely, the food will be recognized as something different from yoghurt

You'll discover it's not yoghurt
The food is not actual yoghurt

Banana
A flavor the artist is interested in

Vanilla
A flavor the artist is interested in

Strawberry (Put it in your mouth)
A flavor the artist is interested in, and suggesting to the listener to taste

Yoghurt (ah)
The artist is excited about the idea of yoghurt

Papaya (that's what I am)
The artist is likening themselves to the fruit, maybe because they enjoy papaya

Guava (talking about)
The artist wants to associate with and talk about guava

Chocolata, (in the face)
The artist is suggesting that chocolate can be consumed in a way that involves smearing it on someone's face

Yoghurt, yeah
The artist is still excited about yoghurt

So my car broke down, yoghurt
The artist's car broke down, but it's still not clear why 'yoghurt' was mentioned

I took the bus, yoghurt
The artist took the bus, and mentions yoghurt again in a way that might be referencing something else

Had to stand because of the yoghurt
The artist had to stand on the bus, but this line adds no explanation for why 'yoghurt' is mentioned again

And then I met this girl, Dioĝ Ourt
The artist met a girl whose name sounds like a variation of yoghurt - this seems to be the reason why yoghurt has been mentioned so often up to this point, as part of some kind of joke or wordplay

Common interest, Yoghurt
Both the artist and the girl have an interest in 'yoghurt'

So we start to talk about the yoghurt
The conversation between the artist and the girl revolves around yoghurt

And the way she pronounces yoghurt
The artist likes the way the girl pronounces yoghurt

Just make my heart go Yoghurt!
The artist has a fondness for 'yoghurt' due to the sounds of the word, and how it is being used in this song

Raspberry (Oh my God!)
Another fruit the artist is interested in

Maracuja
Another fruit the artist is interested in

Mango
Another fruit the artist is interested in

Yoghurt
Another mention of yoghurt, though it's unclear if this is still part of the wordplay with the girl's name

Cherry (Put it in your mouth)
Another fruit the artist is interested in, and another suggestion to taste it

Pineapple (Suck it, suck it)
Another fruit the artist is interested in, and a suggestion for the listener to consume it in a specific way

Tutti Frutti (yeah)
The artist is interested in 'tutti frutti', a mixed fruit flavor

Yoghurt
Another mention of yoghurt, but it is still unclear if this is still part of the wordplay with the girl's name

Wow
A reaction to the music or something that's happened

Nice break, guys
A comment on the music

I heard rumors of some yoghurt
The artist is still referencing the wordplay with the girl's name here, even though the focus has shifted to a new situation

Some special kind of yoghurt
The artist has heard of a specific kind of yoghurt, which is not linked to the previous wordplay and might be a joke unto itself

And I saw this store called Djoghurt
The artist saw a store with a name that sounds like a different brand of yoghurt

Could this be it? Djoghurt?
The artist wonders if they've found the special yoghurt they've heard about

I said excuse me, sir, Djoghurt?
The artist asks an employee at the store about 'Djoghurt'

Is that a special kind of yoghurt?
The artist confirms that 'Djoghurt' is a type of yoghurt

He said "forget about the yoghurt"
The employee dismisses traditional yoghurt in favor of this new brand

"The new thing now is Djoghurt"
The employee presents 'Djoghurt' as the trendy, new type of yoghurt

It's so amazing, yes, this thing is gonna blow your mind
The artist is highly impressed with the taste of 'Djoghurt'

It is the sweetest, softest, purest thing you'll ever find
The artist is using hyperbolic language to describe the quality of 'Djoghurt'

You think you've tried it, but remember, it's a special kind
The artist wants to make it clear that 'Djoghurt' is not just any ordinary yoghurt

It's not yoghurt, it's Djoghurt
The artist is trying to emphasize that 'Djoghurt' is a new type of food unto itself, not just an offshoot of traditional yoghurt

Back to the track!
The song is resuming after the narration

Umami
A savory flavor the artist is interested in

Wasabi (Burning on the tongue)
A spicy flavor the artist is interested in, and acknowledges its heat

Carpaccio
A type of Italian dish or meat the artist is interested in

Djoghurt
Another mention of 'Djoghurt'

Pastrami
A type of cured meat the artist is interested in

Tandoori
A type of Indian spice or flavor the artist is interested in

Parmigiano
A type of Italian cheese the artist is interested in

Yoghurt
Another mention of yoghurt, but it's not clear if it's still part of the wordplay

Tabasco (Put it in your mouth)
A spicy flavor the artist is interested in, and another suggestion to taste it

Aioli (Suck it, suck it)
A garlic-flavored sauce or condiment the artist is interested in, and a suggestion for the listener to consume it in a specific way

Chili con carne (Woah)
A Mexican dish the artist is interested in and perhaps compliments with the interjection

Djoghurt (Djoghurt)
Another mention of 'Djoghurt'

Gazpacho (ayy)
A Spanish cold soup the artist is interested in, and a response of excitement

Chévere
A Spanish slang term that might translate to 'cool' or 'nice'

Anaconda
It's not clear why this word was chosen, it might just be because it sounds good in the song

Djoghurt
Another mention of 'Djoghurt'

Herpes simplex
This line is a non sequitur, effectively meaning 'cold sores'

Herpes duplex
This line is another non sequitur, effectively meaning 'genital herpes'

Hepatitas
This line is yet another non sequitur, effectively meaning 'hepatitis', a liver disease

Djoghurt
Another mention of 'Djoghurt'

Pellegrino
An Italian brand of mineral water the artist is interested in

E. Coli
This line is a non sequitur, a bacteria that can make people sick

Legionella
Another non sequitur, a bacteria that causes pneumonia

Djoghurt
Another mention of 'Djoghurt'