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Things sure are serious in the world these days. We could all use a good laugh to lighten the mood, don't you think?
We know that laughter makes us feel good. And we also know that music has an incredible power to change our mood and help us feel good.
So, what happens when you merge those two things together? We get hilarious, fun songs to blast at full volume.
If your day is in need of some comic relief, here are some howlers, in no particular order, that will put a smile on your face. And if you aren’t familiar with the more creative artists behind the words and music, they're all worth much deeper listening.
Now, scroll away and let the healthy, healing, hilarious laughing begin!
1. Flight of the Conchords, "Business Time"
This is the funniest song ever written about doing... that thing. Play it for your partner when they're feeling a bit lazy, or when you're stuck in a little bit of a rut.
"Then in the bathroom brushing our teeth
That's all part of the foreplay, I love foreplay
Then you go sort out the recycling
That isn't part of the foreplay,
But it's still very important
Next thing you know we're in the bedroom
You're wearin' that baggy old ugly T-shirt you got from work several years ago
Mmmm, you know the one, baby
With the color stain"
2. Weird Al Yankovic, "Eat It"
Weird Al is probably the number one comedy "singer/songwriter" today. Would Michael Jackson have laughed at this parody? Who cares! It’s funny.
"Get yourself an egg and beat it
Have some more chicken
Have some more pie
It doesn’t matter if it’s boiled or fried
Just eat it"
3. Kellie Pickler, "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind"
If you've ever wanted a look inside the mail mind, look no further than this song by American Idol contestant, Kellie Pickler. She perfectly sums up what you'll never find a guy thinking about.
"Here lips are too red
Her skirt is too tight
Her legs are too long
And her heels are too high
Boy, she looks like the marryin' kind
Things that never cross a man's mind"
4. Jimmy Fallon, "Road Rage"
Jimmy Fallon, despite laughing in every Saturday Night Live skit he ever appeared in, has a few musical comedy albums out there. Give it a try, and laugh... without worrying about breaking.
"My blood is boiling
Your car's annoying
I'm gonna get ya
I'm gonna get ya
Don't flash your high beams at me
You wouldn't like it when I'm angry, you see
I got the Road Rage!"
5. Sandra Boynton, "Bolero Completely Unraveled"
Sandra Boynton is a children's author and illustrator. And though this song has no words, this re-imagining of the movie theme from 10 aptly demonstrates that it doesn't matter.
6. Steve Martin, "Ramblin' Man"
"King Tut" was great, but "Ramblin’ Man" is Steve at his musical-genius comedic best. What's not to love about Martin with a banjo?
"He's a rambling' guy, oh no
Okay, now the men
Ramblin' ramblin' ramblin'
This half of the room
Okay, now this half
This two-fifths of the room
Now this three-fifths
Ok, two-sevenths
Five-sevenths
Ok, in Chinese now"
7. Tom Lehrer, "Send the Marines"
The godfather of musical comedy gave us this timeless hit, along with its closely-related cousin: "It Makes a Fellow Proud to Be a Soldier."
"We'll send them all we've got,
John Wayne and Randolph Scott
Remember those exciting fighting scenes?
To the shores of Tripoli
But not to Mississippoli
What do we do?
We send the Marines!"
8. Lil Dicky, "Ex-Boyfriend"
When the girl you're dating brings up her ex, you probably expect her to have upgraded to you. But sometimes, that's not the case. Heck, you may fall in love with him, too.
"And I ain't usually the one to be the jealous type
But as I'm lookin' at this dude, I can't believe my eyes
'Cause he's the best lookin' guy that I've seen in my whole life
He's got the thickest head of hair, chiseled jaw, an egregious bod
Man, this the closest thing I've seen to a Grecian god"
9. Garfunkel and Oates, "The Loophole"
Riki Lindhome (Garfunkel) and Kate Micucci (Oates) give us this hilarious song about the "loophole" of premarital sex. Listen to this song, and you'll figure out what that means.
"I do whatever The Bible tells me to
Except for the parts that I choose to ignore
Because they're unrealistic and inconvenient
But the rest I live by for sure
So let's not talk about how the Good Book bans shellfish,
Polyester and divorce
And how it condones slavery and killing gays
Because those parts don't count, of course"
10. Mr. Oizo, "Bruce Willis is Dead"
If you've never watch The Sixth Sense, this song includes serious spoilers. And it's repeated over and over again.
"Bruce Willis is dead
Bruce Willis is dead
Bruce Willis is dead
Bruce Willis is dead"
11. Johnny Cash, "A Boy Named Sue"
Anyone with a not-so-savory name can probably relate to this song. Hey, at least there are options to change your name.
"Well my daddy left home when I was three
And he didn't leave much to Ma and me
Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze
Now, I don't blame him 'cause he run and hid
But the meanest thing that he ever did
Was before he left, he went and named me 'Sue'"
12. Beck, "Satan Gave Me a Taco"
Don't think too hard about this song! It's a whacky tale that gets more bizarre as it goes on. And ends with Beck joining a band and, surprisingly, opening a taco stand.
"Satan gave me a taco and it made me really sick
The chicken was all raw and the grease was mighty thick
The rice was all rancid and the beans were so hard
I was gettin' kinda dizzy eatin' all the lard
There was aphids on the lettuce an' I ate every one
An' after I was done the salsa melted off my tongue
Pieces of tortilla got stuck in my throat
An' the stains on my clothes burned a hole through my coat"
13. The Offspring, "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)"
This song calls out wannabes and posers trying to be someone they aren't. It's catchy, funny, and the music video is great, too.
"So don't debate, a player straight
You know he really doesn't get it anyway
Gotta play the field, and keep it real
For you no way, for you no way
So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
At least that you'll know you can always go on Ricki Lake
The world needs wannabes, ah
Hey, hey, do that brand-new thing!"
14. Stephen Lynch, "Lullaby (The Divorce Song)"
Singer and comedian Stephen Lynch starts out his songs on a pretty normal note, and it quickly devolves into something weird and funny. And this song is no exception.
"Please don't cry
I swear I'll try
To be here by your side
Right after daddy gets home from the bar
Visits his bookee
And steals a new car
He'll drive to the strip club
And if daddy plays his cards right
He'll bring home your new mommy tonight"
15. Jimmy Fallon, "Idiot Boyfriend"
Comedian Jimmy Fallon gives us another hit with this song about, literally, being an idiot boyfriend. We can all relate, I'm sure.
"I know what you want, and I know what you need
But I'm gon' screw it up, yeah
Cause I'm an idiot, and I'm your boyfriend, yes I am
An' I'm gon' take you out, and leave my wallet home
Then I'll use your cell phone, baby
Long distance, and I'm your boyfriend"
16. The Lonely Island, "Jack Sparrow"
What happens when you combine Michael Bolton, the boys of the Lonely Island, and Bolton's obsession with Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean? This masterpiece, of course.
"Three pound in my waist, shank in my sock
You either get cut, get stuffed or get shot
This is the tale of Captain Jack Sparrow
Pirate so brave on the seven seas (What?)
A mystical quest to the isle of Tortuga
Raven locks sway on the ocean breeze
Yeah that was kinda weird, but we're back in the club
Buying up the bar so the groupies show us love"
17. Flight of the Conchords, "Hiphopopotamus vs. Rhymenoceros"
Dubbed a gangster/folk song, you'll be scratching your head trying to keep up with how strange this bop is.
"They call me the Hiphopopotamus
My lyrics are bottomless
Sometimes our rhymes are polite
Like, thank you for the dinner Ms. Right
That was very delicious, goodnight
Sometimes they are obscene"
18. Frank Zappa, "Bobby Brown Goes Down"
Though a bit outdated in its message, this song is about a rich misogynist named Bobby Brown. And, well... the song ends with him questioning his sexuality.
"Eventually me 'n' a friend
Sorta drifted along into S&M
I can take about an hour on the tower of power
'Long as I gets a little golden shower
Oh God I am the American Dream
With a spindle up my butt till it makes me scream"
19. The Mountain Goats, "Cubs in Five"
Sports fans can probably relate to this fun song about the basic impossibility of certain teams succeeding. But, if they somehow do, it's all you need to love your partner again.
"And the Chicago Cubs will beat every team in the league
And the Tampa Bay Bucs will take it all the way to the top
And I will love you again
I will love you like I used to
I will love you again
I will love you like I used to"
20. The Smiths, "Frankly Mr. Shankly"
Anyone who hates their job will get a kick out of this tune. Because if you can imagine yourself writing a letter of distain to your employer, this hits the nail on the head.
"Frankly, Mr. Shankly, this position I've held
It pays my way and it corrodes my soul
Oh, I didn't realise that you wrote poetry
I didn't realize you wrote such bloody awful poetry, Mr. Shankly"
21. Daveyboyz, "Heavy Metal Farmer"
What are two unlikely things? A farmer who loves heavy metal. And well, the song kind of speaks for itself.
"Moo, moo!
Cow go moo, when they poo,
Tractor,
I milk my cows.
Moo!
Tractor!
I am a farmer, moo!
Tractor!"
22. Doja Cat, "Mooo!"
Before going mainstream, Doja Cat's "Mooo!" became a viral sensation after her attempt to make her video in a meme. Who doesn't love dressing up in a cow costume and mooing, right?
"And they feed me real good, it's a honor (it's a honor)
Philly cheesesteak all in that order (get that order)
Chili cheese fries as a starter (as a starter)
Got the steroids keeping me stronger (strong)
B****, I'm a cow
B****, I'm a cow
I'm not a cat
I don't say meow"
23. Rebecca Black, "Friday"
Remember laughing hysterically at this awful song? Well, turns out it was so bad that it's actually good. Black instantly became a viral sensation, because that music video... good lord. Fun, fun, fun, fun...
"Kickin' in the front seat
Sittin' in the back seat
Gotta make my mind up
Which seat can I take?
It's Friday, Friday
Gotta get down on Friday
Everybody's lookin' forward to the weekend, weekend"
24. Las Ketchup, "The Ketchup Song"
The best part of this song is that the chorus translates into lyrics from "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang. It's also ridiculously catchy and is a true bop.
"And he's the man alli en la disco, playin' sexy, feelin' hotter
He's the king bailando el ritmo ragatanga
And the DJ that he knows well
On the spot always around twelve
Plays the mix that Diego mezcla con la salsa
Y la baila and he dances y la canta"
25. Tenacious D, "Low Hangin' Fruit"
When you're a man who can't quite get a girl, you might just go for the "low hanging fruit." For Tenacious D, that means getting with an "easy" girl.
"Low hangin' fruit
She wears a pink parachute
She's got the fly tattoo and the honky tonky Daisy Dukes
We love the low hanging fruit.
Because the high class is not gonna f*** me
But that low class fruit is sweet chunky monkey"
26. The Presidents of the United States of America, "Peaches"
In true POTUSA fashion, it's a song about nothing. Like, literally, the song is about eating peaches.
"Peaches come from a can,
They were put there by a man
In a factory downtown
If I had my little way,
I'd eat peaches every day
Sun-soakin' bulges in the shade"
27. Amy Winehouse, "F*** Me Pumps"
For places like Las Vegas, women will go out the bars with the idea that they'll pick up a rich man. But, in the end, it's the same cycle: they get dumped and are alone again. So, dust off your pumps and get back out there again, right?
"Without girls like you there’s no night life
All those men just go home to their wives
Don’t be mad at me
Cause you'rw pushing 30
And your old tricks no longer work
You should have known from the jump
That you always get dumped
So dust off your f*** me pumps"
28. “Oh My God I Think I Like You” from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Anyone who has ever been in a friends with benefits situation can totally relate. It's just about physical intimacy... until you start developing a crush.
"But as I'm beggin' for more
Writhing around on the floor
I feel somethin' deep inside I never felt before...
Oh my god, I think I like you
Oh my god, I think I like you"
29. The Lonely Island, "Threw it on the Ground"
What do you do when you don't want to be part of "the system"? You throw things on the ground, of course. Literally.
"Some poser hands me cake at a birthday party
Whatcha want me to do with this? Eat it?
Happy birthday to the ground!
I threw the rest of the cake, too!
Welcome to the real word, jack***!
So many things to throw on the ground
Like this, and this, and that, and even this
I'm an adult!"
30. Aqua, "Barbie Girl"
Everyone in the world knows this song and how utterly ridiculous it is. Still, it's incredibly catchy... and definitely not appropriate for kids.
"I'm a Barbie girl in a Barbie world
Life in plastic, it's fantastic
You can brush my hair, undress me everywhere
Imagination, life is your creation
Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ah ah ah yeah)
Come on, Barbie, let's go party (ooh oh, ooh oh)"
31. Weird Al Yankovic, "Amish Paradise"
A spoof on Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise," Weird Al doesn't disappoint with this song. Instead of a song about the struggles of being a gangsta, it's the life of an Amish man.
"We been spending most our lives
Living in an Amish paradise
I've churned butter once or twice
Living in an Amish paradise
It's hard work and sacrifice
Living in an Amish paradise
We sell quilts at a discount price
Living in an Amish paradise"
32. Monty Python, "Lumberjack Song"
Monty Python was way ahead of its time, and this song is proof of that. Though it's from the 1970s, you'll still get a nice hearty laugh out of it.
"I'm a lumberjack and I'm OK
I sleep all night and I work all day
He's a lumberjack and he's OK
He sleeps all night and he works all day
I cut down trees, I eat my lunch
I go to the lavatory
On Wednesdays I go shopping and have buttered scones for tea"
33. LCD Soundsystem, "Losing My Edge"
Back in the day, you probably thought you were pretty cool. Now, the kids are making you lose your edge. And guess what? Hey, they're really nice kids!
"I used to work in the record store
I had everything before anyone
I was there in the Paradise Garage DJ booth with Larry Levan
I was there in Jamaica during the great sound clashes
I woke up naked on the beach in Ibiza in 1988
But I'm losing my edge to better-looking people with better ideas and more talent
And they're actually really, really nice"
34. Jens Lekman, "The Cold Swedish Winter"
When you're cold and it's snowing outside, of course you want to be wrapping up in warm arms. Well, should you freeze over, when people dig you up centuries later, at least they'll find you nice and cozy.
"The cold Swedish winter
Is right outside
And I just want somebody
To hold me through the night
In two thousand years
This place will be covered by ice
And the people who will dig us up
Will be in for a big surprise"
35. The Presidents of the United States of America, "Kitty"
Another song from this group where the lyrics are literally about the title! What happens when kitty gets too much attention? Beware of those claws.
"He needs some pettin' and lovin' on his head
He needs some pettin' and lovin' on his rain-soaked hide
He's circlin' around my ankle
He's circlin' around my ankle
He needs some pettin' and lovin' on his hide
Hey, kitty, won't you come inside
Kitty at my foot and I wanna touch it"
36. Stephen Lynch, "Talk to Me"
No parent wants to walk into their kid's room and catch them doing bad things. Unfortunately, it happens, and your dad will never look at you the same way again.
"Well it seems last night you caught me spanking it
No use denying it, I was really cranking it
Now dry your eyes, don't be so sad
But I wouldn't use those tissues, they've already been
Just because it was your bed it's not that
Oh daddy, daddy, please forgive me, and talk to me, dad"
37. Peaches, "Mommy Complex"
Well, the lyrics for this one speak for themselves. Because if you've got mommy issues, all it takes is one woman to change you, and not in a good way.
"Qualified to baptize you'll be blessed
No guilt when you takin' out your Sunday best
Oh yes, just one request
If you bring flowers, I like baby's breath
Hush now baby, don't you stress
I'm gonna fill you mommy complex"
38. The Mighty Boosh, "I Did a S*** on Your Mum"
As grotesque as this song is, it's pretty hilarious and makes for a great insult for your friends when they're bugging you. Taking "your mama" jokes to a new level right here.
"I did a s*** on your mom
I did a s*** on your mom
I did a s*** on your mom
And she rather liked it"
39. Bo Burnham, "Country Song"
We're familiar with what country singers usually gripe about: losing your woman, your truck, and the great outdoors. Bo Burnham sings this song as someone who doesn't like any of those things.
"I walk and talk like a field hand
But the boots I'm wearing cost three grand
I write songs about riding tractors
From the comfort of a private jet
I could sing in Mandarin
You'd still know I'm pandering
Huntin' deer and chasing trout
A Bud Light with the logo facing out
Hear that subtle mandolin
That's textbook panderin'
I own a private ranch that I rarely use
I don't like dirt"
40. Awkwafina, "My Vag"
This is the female counterpart to Mickey Avalon's song, "My D***." Funny lady Awkwafina shows us she's a great actor and rapper.
"It's time that we let the world know
B***, ya vag look like Janet Reno
Awkwafina's a genius
And her vagina is 50 times better than a penis"
41. Tenacious D, "Tribute"
This song is a tale about Jack Black and Kyle Gass running into a demon and playing "The Best Song in the World." It's catchy, funny, and will be stuck in your head all day.
Fun fact: Dave Grohl plays the demon in the music video!
"All of a sudden, there shined a shiny demon.
In the middle of the road.
And he said, 'Play the best song in the world, or I'll eat your soul'
Well me and Kyle, we looked at each other
And we each said, 'Okay'
And we played the first thing that came to our heads
Just so happened to be
The Best Song in the World, it was The Best Song in the World"
42. Frank Zappa, "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow"
It's a tale we can all relate to, and a fair warning for kids who don't seem to want to listen. No, it's not a snow cone, Jimmy.
"And the northern lights commenced to glow
And she said, with a tear in her eye
Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow
Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow"
43. Sarah Silverman, "I'm F***ing Matt Damon"
While she was still dating comedian Jimmy Kimmel, Silverman and Damon teamed up to make this hilarious music video and song. Really, the laughs are endless.
"Hey Jim, don't take it bad
Remember all the good times we had
Like the time we went fishing
And we caught a bunch of fish
Then you puked in the bucket
Of the fish that we caught"
44. Elmo & Patsy, "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"
A classic Christmas song, gather your family 'round the tree and sing this song together. Hopefully the kids know that it's all in fun!
"At the scene of the attack
She had hoof-prints on her forehead
And incriminating Claus marks on her back
Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa
But as for me and grandpa we believe"
45. LFO, "Summer Girls"
Add this to your list of Catchy Songs with the Worst Lyrics Ever. If you need a good laugh, pay close attention to the awful rhymes and meaningless words on this bop.
"Left one day and never came back
Stayed all summer, then went back home
Macaulay Culkin was in Home Alone
Fell deep in love, but now we ain't speakin'
Michael J. Fox was Alex P. Keaton
When I met you, I said my name is Rich
You look like a girl from Abercrombie & Fitch"
46. Right Said Fred, "I'm Too Sexy"
A great song to blast when you're really feeling yourself, it's kind of reminiscent of Zoolander. You're a model, and you're too sexy for pretty much everything.
"I'm too sexy for my shirt
Too sexy for my shirt
So sexy it hurts
And I'm too sexy for Milan
Too sexy for Milan
New York, and Japan
I'm too sexy for your party
Too sexy for your party
No way I'm disco dancing"
47. The Bloodhound Gang, "The Bad Touch"
Another fun song about doing the dirty, this song has quite a crazy amount of innuendos. Hopefully, you can keep up.
"You and me baby ain't nothin' but mammals
So let's do it like they do on the Discovery Channel
(Do it again now)"
48. Howdytoons, "Everybody Farts"
Much like the book, Everybody Poops, this song is about the next best thing. You can't avoid it, so just embrace your gas!
"Dogs, they fart
Cats, they fart
Cows that eat the grass, they fart
Zebras fart
Camels fart
As termites eat your house they fart
Farting is so natural it's as healthy as can be
If you smell one stinking, don't you look at me"
49. Rodney Carrington, "Dear Penis"
Another really silly song, you'll find yourself singing along to the words. Don't you just love when the worlds of comedy and country come together?
"Dear penis, I don't think I like you anymore
You used to watch me shave
Now all you do is stare at the floor
Oh, dear penis, I don't like you anymore
Used to be you and me
A paper towel and a dirty magazine
That's all we needed to get by
Now It seems things have changed
I think that you're the one to blame"
50. Stephen Lynch, "3 Balloons"
Another facetious song from Stephen Lynch, the ending of this one has quite a twist! Don't be fooled that it starts out a bit slow.
"Well, I hope the Law Enforcement Agents can't tell from my face
I've got three balloons of coke in an uncomfortable place
I'm sweating and I'm nervous and I need a little air
Because with four balloons of heroin
It's getting crowded up in there
Crowded up in there"
Bill Protzmann is a speaker and life coach on a mission to raise awareness about the power of music as self care. Check out the Music Care website or sign up for lessons.
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