Lazy Sunday
The Lonely Island, Chris Parnell
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Lazy Sunday, wake up in the late afternoon Call Parnell just to see how he's doin (hello?) What up, parns? (yo samberg, what's crackin') You thinkin' what I'm thinkin' (narnia!) man it's happenin' (but first my hunger pangs are stickin' like duct tape) Let's hit up magnolia and mack on some cupcakes (no doubt that bakery's got all the bomb frostings) I love those cupcakes like McAdams loves Gossling (two!) no six! (no twelve!) bakers dozen! I told you that I'm crazy for these cupcakes, cousin! (yo where's the movie playin') upper west side dude (well let's hit up yahoo maps to find the dopest route!) I prefer mapquest (that's a good one too) Google maps is the best (true dat) double true! 68th to Broadway (step on it sucker) What'cha wanna do Chris? (snack attack motherfucker!) Hit the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia Yes the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia We love the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia Pass the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia Yo stop at the deli, the theater's overpriced (you got the backpack?) gonna pack it up nice (don't want security to get suspicious!) Mr. Pibb and red vines equals crazy delicious! (yo reach in my pocket, pull out some dough) Girl acted like she'd never seen a ten befo' It's all about the hamilton's baby Throw the snacks in the bag (and I'm a ghost like swayze) (roll up to the theater) ticket buyin', what we're handlin' (you can call us Aaron burr) from the way we're droppin' Hamilton's (now parked in our seats, movie trivia's the illest) What "friends" alum starred in films with Bruce Willis? (we answered so fast it was scary) Everyone stared in awe when we screamed Matthew Perry! Now quiet in the theater or it's gonna get tragic (we're about to get taken to a dream world of magic!) Hit the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia Yes the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia We love the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia Pass the chronic (what?) cles of Narnia
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Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Andrew D. Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Thomas C. Parnell
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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16 facts about this song
Creation"Lazy Sunday" was created by The Lonely Island, an American comedy trio consisting of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Judd Apatow.
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Release DateThe song was first released as a Saturday Night Live (SNL) Digital Short on December 17, 2005.
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Inspiration"Lazy Sunday" was inspired by The Lonely Island’s own experiences as young, non-drug using comedians in New York City.
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Rap GenreThe song is an amusing parody of hardcore rap and the mundane, everyday activities that replace typically violent and explicit themes in traditional rap songs.
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Viral Success"Lazy Sunday" went viral after its release and is considered one of the first viral sensations in the era of YouTube.
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YouTube HistoryYouTube's founder, Jawed Karim, mentioned that "Lazy Sunday" prompted him to realise the full potential of his site due to its surge in popularity, thus transforming YouTube into a popular video sharing platform.
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Contents of the SongThe lyrics of the song revolve around the adventures of Samberg and Parnell, including buying cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery, navigating New York with a fictitious map from "The Chronic of Narnia", and watching "The Chronicles of Narnia" film at a cinema.
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Recording Time"Lazy Sunday" was written and recorded in just two days.
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Critical AppreciationThe song received critical acclaim, with Time magazine naming it one of the top 10 SNL digital sketches and Entertainment Weekly placing it at #3 on their best-of list from the show's 40-year history.
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Royal ParodyIn 2012, a version of "Lazy Sunday" was created by fans to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
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SequelThe Lonely Island released a sequel, "Lazy Sunday 2", on SNL in 2012.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by Akiva Schaffer, a member of The Lonely Island who co-wrote the song.
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Pop Culture ImpactThe song and its video have been frequently parodied by other comedians and shows, underlining the song's influence and popularity.
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Digital iTunes Success"Lazy Sunday" was the second of The Lonely Island's SNL sketches to be turned into an iTunes song, following "Dick in a Box", and was a commercial success.
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Re-releaseIn 2009, the song was re-released on The Lonely Island’s debut album, "Incredibad".
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Cupcake BoomThe reference to Magnolia Bakery in the song allegedly caused an increase in the shop’s cupcake sales.
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