Achy Breaky Song
Weird Al Yankovic · Permanent Record Al In The Box [1999]
You can play some Barry Manilow
Or you could play some schlock
Like New Kids on the Block
Or any Villiage People song you know.
Or play Vanilla Ice, hey you can play him twice,
And you can play the Bee Gees any day,
But Mr. DJ please, I'm beggin' on my knees,
I just can't take no more of Billy Ray.
Don't play that song, that achy breaky song
The most annoying song i know
And if you play that song, that achy breaky song
I might blow up my radio
OOOOOOOOOOOO
You can clear the room by playin' Debbie Boone
Or crank your ABBA records until dawn
Or I can even hear Slim Whitman or Zampher
Don't mind a Yoko Ono marathon
Or play some Tiffany, on A-Track or CD
Or scrape your finger nails accross a board,
Or tie me to a chair and kick me down the stairs
Just please don't play that stupid song no more
Don't play that song, that achy breaky song
You know I hate that song a bunch
And if you play that song, that nauseating song
It might just make me lose my lunch
OOOOOOOOOOOO
Don't play that song, that achy breaky song
I think it's driving me insane
Oh please don't play that song, that irritating song
I'd rather have a pitchfork in my brain
Don't play that song, that achy breaky song
The most annoying song I know
And if you play that song, that achy breaky song
I might blow up my radio
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NA NA NA NA, NA NA NA NA NA, NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA WHOOO!
Achy Breaky Song
Weird Al Yankovic's "Achy Breaky Song" stands as a quintessential example of his mastery of parody and musical wit. Released on the 1999 album Permanent Record Al In The Box, the track captures the infectious energy of his early-career hits while showcasing his ability to blend rock instrumentation with comedic lyrics. The song's structure mirrors the success of his earlier work, such as "Rice, Rice Baby" and "My Bologna," yet it introduces a distinct vocal style that became a signature of his later period. By reimagining the melody of "Achy Breaky Heart," Yankovic delivers a recording that remains a staple of his discography, demonstrating how he can transform familiar pop structures into humorous commentary without relying on direct quotation.

