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Song Parodies -> "Don't Know Why"
Original Song Title:
"Don't Know Why"
Original Performer:
Norah Jones
Parody Song Title:
"Don't Know Why"
Parody Written by:
Rick Cormier
The Lyrics
My oldest boy can't count to one
I don't know why my kids are dumb
Their teachers say their skulls are numb
They're simple as a stick o' gum
I don't know why my kids are dumb
Billy loves to sit and gaze
But his eyes point different ways
He'd make a fine piano man
With six fingers on each hand
My daughter, Caroline
Was potty-trained at nine
God bless her
This is such a mystery
I can count way up to three
But the kids just drool and foam
Lights are on but no one's home
The youngest seemed just fine
Until he went bovine
Loves leather
My twin sister is their mum
That's where their good looks come from
(But) Can't tell their elbows from their bums
I don't know why my kids are dumb
I don't know why my kids are dumb
I don't know why my kids are dumb
I don't know why my kids are dumb
Their teachers say their skulls are numb
They're simple as a stick o' gum
I don't know why my kids are dumb
Billy loves to sit and gaze
But his eyes point different ways
He'd make a fine piano man
With six fingers on each hand
My daughter, Caroline
Was potty-trained at nine
God bless her
This is such a mystery
I can count way up to three
But the kids just drool and foam
Lights are on but no one's home
The youngest seemed just fine
Until he went bovine
Loves leather
My twin sister is their mum
That's where their good looks come from
(But) Can't tell their elbows from their bums
I don't know why my kids are dumb
I don't know why my kids are dumb
I don't know why my kids are dumb
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Really liked this OS when I first heard it...and the first few times I played it after I actually bought the CD...and now...hmmm...now - you couldn't PAY me to listen to it...and you know what? I "Don't Know Why"...but "5's" for your parody, and I DO know why...it's really good ~ ~ ~
Haw, funny! Did you know that Norah Jones is Ravi Shankars' daughter? Indian gal told me that.
love the surprise ending
555, I hate the original song with the fury of a thousand suns. You play is way better.
A delightful dazzling ditty describing dilemmas of domestic dysfunction...5's
I was all ready to attribute it to infant TV-watching (true), poor schools, video games and Internet, then you let the cattin' out of the bag... Take these Fives, I incest!
Thank you, Paul, Rick D (yes, I knew that. I guess they don't talk though), Alvin, Stephen, AFW and Tommy (groan at pun).
You had to know I'd love the inbred theme! Great stuff. 555
:-)
Those big dummies, funny stuff, 5's
To parody the Stone Roses: You had a dream, you've seen the light, don't put her down, 'cause she's alright, 'cause she's your sister. WV residents ponder this type of thing everyday, lol. 5s
I realized it was about incest when I read the part about "six fingers on each hand." I especially like how person who sings this "doesn't know why" his kids are dumb. 555, Rick C.
I only realized at the last verse that it was about incest. Good parody, even though I DKTOS. I voted anyway.
(ABC) Heh heh heh, reminds me of Magenta and Riff-Raff from The Rocky Horror Show! You've given me an idea, Rickster ...
(ABC3) Don't know why I didn't see this before. Nice way to ruin a song, there, Rick! :)
(ABC3D) See above!
(ABC3-D) Up to three? So what? I can count to G! And I can count to purple backwards! Beat THAT! Sorry, I watch too much crap at homestarunner.com. Tight pacing, Rick!
(ABC3-D) Just flat out (or should that be flat meat?) funny! I'm such a sucker for in-bred humour. Bravo. 555
(ABC3-D) Great job improving on an OS I really despise, Rick!
You might be a redneck.....
Having taught high-schoolers myself, I have the answer to the problem: p-a-r-e-n-t-s. Good parody! -- MM
(ABC3D) somehow missed this on its opening day, Rick - Tasmania always cops it for the Aussie "in-bred" jokes, although "a few kangaroos loose in the top paddock" gets a bit of a run too - lol - 555
I missed this as well...this is hilarious! My type of humor, I have to send this around to a few people =)
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