A Capella
Ylvis
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Oh yeah Little boy, lift your head and carry on We're gonna save your life With an a cappella song With a scooby scoob And a bap chooiah Little boy, you're gonna be just fine Ooh woolen hats Ah bap, leather straps Ooh smile Look on your face like you know jesus personally (So what makes a cappella so cool? Well, you only need your voice And nothing else!) We don't need any drums All we need is John We don't need any trumpet When we've got Tom We don't even need an uber app We just bap Open up Take me home Here it is, now stop That is a cappella to me Boodelooap Everybody's wondering why we're singing Boodelooap That's because they've never tasted Boodelooap Nigerian soft drink Boodelooap One sip and you never go back Boodelooap! Now, let's go fight those bullies With a cappella's strongest weapon It's the, 'we can do any style' trick Come on Rock! Come on Hip hop rap! Yo yo yo Gangsta man My vocal cords Is my gun Hey g-man Come on the tour bus and live the dream life with us Oh sorry g-man, I want to stay here with the gang I know it's a tough life, but it's my life Oh g-man, I hope you learned something today You bet! Don't worry about me now I don't, I trust in you, you know a cappella now I do? But hey, before I leave Give me a style and an artist Michael jackson? Samba? You got it!
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Written by: Vegard Ylvisaker, Christian Lochstoer, Lars Devik, Bard Ylvisaker
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10 facts about this song
Genre and Style"A Capella" is a song by the Norwegian music duo Ylvis. It features an eclectic blend of music styles, showcasing elements of pop, hip-hop, and R&B, all performed in an a capella style, without the use of any instruments.
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Release InformationThe song was released on the 2nd of November, 2016. It came out as a part of their album named "A Capella".
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Music VideoThe music video for "A Capella" is quite novel, featuring a choir of children alongside the Ylvis brothers, Vegard and Bård Ylvisåker. It was designed as a mockumentary-style educational video showing how a capella music works.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song humorously touch upon the concept of a capella music, leading to an insightful yet light-hearted discussion on the importance of music and the role of different instruments in a song.
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Popular Recognition"A Capella" gained significant recognition due to its innovative style and catchy tune. As of now, its music video has accumulated more than 19 million views on YouTube.
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Band BackgroundYlvis is a Norwegian comedy duo known for their witty humor and eccentric music style. They first gained international recognition with their hit single "The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?)" in 2013.
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CommentaryMuch like their other songs, "A Capella" utilizes the brothers' gift for comedy and satirical commentary. They use the song as a platform to remark on the intricacies and conventions of music creation.
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Live PerformanceWhen performed live, "A Capella" is usually executed with the help of a backing vocal group, giving more emphasis to the a capella style the song promotes.
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InfluencesThe song appears to draw inspiration from comedic music acts like "Flight of the Conchords" and "The Lonely Island", both known for their humorous yet musically impressive styles.
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Notable Music ElementsThe absence of musical instruments in "A Capella" is significant, relying solely on vocals to create rhythm and melody. This makes the song a brilliant showcase of the Ylvis brothers' vocal range and talent.
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