Lazy Sunday

The Lonely Island, Chris Parnell

About Lazy Sunday

"Lazy Sunday" (sometimes "The Chronic of Narnia rap", "The Chronicles of Narnia rap" or "The Narnia rap") is a single and short film by American comedy troupe The Lonely Island. It was released on December 17, 2005, when it was broadcast on Saturday Night Live as their second Digital Short. Primarily performed by Andy Samberg and fellow cast member Chris Parnell, the song and accompanying music video follow the two comedians as they eat cupcakes from the Magnolia Bakery, buy snacks at a convenience store, and smuggle the food into a Sunday afternoon matinee of The Chronicles of Narnia. The song was written by Samberg and Parnell, as well as Lonely Island members Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, in one night. They recorded the following night in the comedy troupe's office and shot the music video around Manhattan two days later using a borrowed camera. After being quickly mixed and edited by Schaffer, the short was approved for broadcast on the next evening's telecast of Saturday Night Live by producer Lorne Michaels. 


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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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The Lonely Island

The Lonely Island is an American comedy troupe composed of Akiva "Kiv" Schaffer, Jorma "Jorm" Taccone, and Andy Samberg, best known for their comedic music. Originally from Berkeley, California, the group is currently based in New York City. The group broke out due to their collective work from 2005–2011 on Saturday Night Live. Samberg and Schaffer continue to work at the show, with occasional input from Taccone, though Samberg announced at the end of the 37th season that he would not return to SNL. more »

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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.
Release Date
The song was first released as a Saturday Night Live (SNL) Digital Short on December 17, 2005.
Inspiration
"Lazy Sunday" was inspired by The Lonely Island’s own experiences as young, non-drug using comedians in New York City.
Rap Genre
The song is an amusing parody of hardcore rap and the mundane, everyday activities that replace typically violent and explicit themes in traditional rap songs.
Viral Success
"Lazy Sunday" went viral after its release and is considered one of the first viral sensations in the era of YouTube.
YouTube History
YouTube'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.
Contents of the Song
The 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.
Recording Time
"Lazy Sunday" was written and recorded in just two days.
Critical Appreciation
The 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.
Royal Parody
In 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.
Sequel
The Lonely Island released a sequel, "Lazy Sunday 2", on SNL in 2012.
Music Video
The accompanying music video was directed by Akiva Schaffer, a member of The Lonely Island who co-wrote the song.
Pop Culture Impact
The song and its video have been frequently parodied by other comedians and shows, underlining the song's influence and popularity.
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.
Re-release
In 2009, the song was re-released on The Lonely Island’s debut album, "Incredibad".
Cupcake Boom
The reference to Magnolia Bakery in the song allegedly caused an increase in the shop’s cupcake sales.

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