Jack Sparrow
The Lonely Island
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Guys, Michael Bolton is here Oh great, send him in. Hey guys Hey, thanks for coming. How's it goin'? I'm really sorry I'm late I just got caught up watching the Pirates of the Caribbean marathon Have you seen those things? Oh yeah, yeah, those are, those are great. Well I checked out the track and I loved it, And I wrote you this big, sexy hook I think you're gonna really dig. Oh wow that's great, awesome. You wanna just lay it down? Boys let's get to it (to it to it to it) Uh, Lonely Island, Michael Bolton (Yeah) The night starts now Together on the track, the boys are back The night starts now Night starts now, baby, roll with us Chickens snapping at the neck when we rollin' up (Rollin' up!) Blow through the doors, ain't no holdin' up Black card at the bar like I gives a f*ck (Come on!) Ladies shifty eyed when we walk into the set F*ck the fellas looking jealous Play the back and get wet (Yeah yeah) 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's breeze Yeah that was kinda weird, but we're back in the club Buying up the bar so the groupies show us love (Keira Knightley!) Motherfucking ice-man, I'm the top gunner Heater on blast, I'm the number one stunner (Jack Sparrow!) Watch it girl cause I ain't your "Mr. Nice Guy", More like the "meet ya, take you home and f*ck you twice guy" (Yeah yeah!) All dressed up with nowhere to run, And now I make you feel crazy with the- (Now back to the good part!) From the day he was born He yearned for adventure (No!) Old Captain Jack (Yeah) Giving them what for He's the pauper of the surf The jester of Tortuga (Oh God) But is Davy Jones' locker What lies in store? (Yeah, we've seen the movie) Throw your hands in the air And say hell yeah Captain Jack (What?) Johnny Depp (No) From the front to the back Say we count stacks c'mon Davy Jones (Nope) Giant squid (Wrong) Michael Bolton we're really gonna need you to focus up Roger that let me try it with another film (Wait) Life is a box of chocolates and my name is Forrest Gump (Not better) Though I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed I give Jenny all my love (Come on) Okay, then I'm a legal aid Erin Brockovich is my name (Oh God) Then you can call me Scarface Snortin' mountains of cocaine (Close enough) You cockroaches wanna play rough? Okay, I'm reloaded! Ha ha! This is the tale of Tony Montana Cubano flame with the Miami nuts (Take it home!) Got a basehead wife But her womb is polluted This whole town's a pussy Just waiting to get fucked Just waiting to get fucked! (Okay it turns out Michael Bolton is a major cinephile) You complete me (Yeah, yeah okay)
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Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Andrew Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Michael Woods
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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20 facts about this song
Artist Background"The Lonely Island" is an American comedy trio composed of Akiva Schaffer, Andy Samberg, and Jorma Taccone, who got their start on Saturday Night Live (SNL).
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CollaborationThe song "Jack Sparrow" features pop legend Michael Bolton.
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Song ThemeDespite its name, the song is not about the "Pirates of the Caribbean" character per se, but rather humorously features Michael Bolton's obsession with the pirate Jack Sparrow.
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Music Video AppearanceIn the music video, Bolton dresses up as several iconic film characters, like Tony Montana from "Scarface", Erin Brockovich, and the pirate Jack Sparrow from "Pirates of the Caribbean".
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Debut and Recognition"Jack Sparrow" was first aired on SNL in 2011 and was later included in the album "Turtleneck & Chain". It subsequently became one of the most watched videos on YouTube and garnered a Grammy nomination.
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CertificationsThe song was certified Gold in the United States.
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Pop Culture Impact"Jack Sparrow" and its comedic presentation has contributed to The Lonely Island's reputation as creators of catchy and hilarious parody songs.
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Bolton’s Real-life InterestAlthough it's portrayed humorously in the song and video, Michael Bolton is indeed a real-life fan of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.
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Cross-over SuccessDespite the comedic nature of "Jack Sparrow", the song was well-received and charted prominently on the Billboard's Hot 100, demonstrating The Lonely Island's ability to reach a mainstream audience.
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Chart Performance"Jack Sparrow" peaked at number 35 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of The Lonely Island's highest-charting singles.
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Title and Release Date- "Jack Sparrow" by The Lonely Island was released on May 7, 2011.
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Featured Artist- The song features Michael Bolton, a well-established American singer, and songwriter known for his soft rock ballads during the late '80s.
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Mood and Theme- The song is a comedic hip-hop song which takes a humorous turn when Bolton repeatedly interrupts the main chorus with choruses from movies like "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Forest Gump," "Scarface," and "Erin Brockovich."
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Chart Performance- The song ranked 70th on the US Billboard Hot 100 and 35th on the Billboard Digital Songs chart.
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Music Video- The music video for this song has amassed millions of views on YouTube and it features guest appearances from Michael Bolton portraying different characters from the mentioned films.
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Awards & Nominations- The music video of "Jack Sparrow" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video in 2011.
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Album- The song comes from "The Lonely Island's" second studio album, "Turtleneck & Chain," which also includes the popular track, “I Just Had Sex”.
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Core Theme- The song humorously highlights the contrast between The Lonely Island's edgy and raunchy modern rap style and Michael Bolton's melodramatic and movie-themed choruses.
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Critical Reception- Critics praised the song for its humor and unexpected pairing and parody thrown by Michael Bolton and The Lonely Island.
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Concept- The song started as a brainstorming session where The Lonely Island was trying to think of as many different ways for Michael Bolton to disrupt their 'club banger.'
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