Wonderboy
Tenacious D
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High above the mucky-muck, castle made of clouds, There sits Wonderboy, sitting oh so proudly. Not much to say when you're high above the mucky-muck. Yeah, yeah. Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck man? [spoken] Now it's time for me to tell you about Young Nastyman, archrival and nemesis of Wonderboy, with powers comparable to Wonderboy. What powers you ask? I dunno how 'bout the power of flight? That do anything for ya? That's levitation, holmes. How 'bout the power to kill a yak from 200 yards away... with mind bullets! That's telekinesis, Kyle. How 'bout the power to move you? History of Wonderboy and Young Nastyman, Riggah-goo-goo, riggah-goo-goo. A secret to be told, a gold chest to be bold, And blasting forth with three-part harmony, yeow! Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck man? [spoken] Well, Wonderboy and Young Nastyman joined forces; they formed a band the likes of which have never been seen, and they called themselves Tenacious D. That's right, [sung] Me! And KG! [KG (spoken):] That's me. [sung] We're now Tenacious D! Come fly with me, fly! Wonderboy, what is the secret of your power? Wonderboy, won't you take me far away from the mucky-muck man, Oh! [spoken] Take my hand! Young Nastyman, and we'll fly! Bring out your broadsword. There's the hydra. Slice his throat! And grab his scroat. You take the high road, I'll take the low. There, the crevasse, Fill it with your mighty juice.
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Written by: Kyle Richard Gass, Thomas Jacob Black
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wonderboy" is a single by the American comedy rock duo Tenacious D, which consists of comedians Jack Black and Kyle Gass.
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Album InformationIt's the third single from their self-titled debut album, "Tenacious D," released in 2001.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Wonderboy" wasn't a chart-topping hit, it still reached respectable positions such as #36 on the UK Singles Chart and #44 on the Australian Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Wonderboy" was directed by Spike Jonze, famous for his work on films like "Being John Malkovich" and "Her."
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Song Intent"Wonderboy" is an epic tale of two heroes, a common theme in Tenacious D's music. They often blend elements of heavy metal with a tongue-in-cheek approach to songwriting.
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Musical StyleThe song features acoustic guitar playing from Kyle Gass, with vocal performances by Jack Black that range from soft singing to his signature powerful, theatrical style.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Wonderboy" for its blend of humor, strong musicianship, and its memorable chorus.
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Live PerformancesThough Tenacious D is known for their comedic stage banter, "Wonderboy" is typically performed straight and has become a staple of their live shows.
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Genre Classification"Wonderboy" is typically classified as a mix of folk rock, comedy rock, and hard rock.
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Song MeaningThe song lyrics play off the idea of a superhero-esque figure, further emphasizing the blend of fantasy and comedy that is a hallmark of the band's style.
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