Iran So Far
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and even though were from opposite ends of the earth,
my heart tells me your the one for me.
Mahmoud.
I remember when it started, saw you on the news,
you were hatin' gays, i was eatin' food.
but I was feelin' you, even though I disagreed with
almost everythin' you said
you 'aint wrong to me, so strong to me, you belong to me,
Like a very hairy Jake Gyllenhaal to me.
Mahmoud, make my heart beat right out of my chest
my heart says no but my body says yes
Nuclear threat, the only threat I see
is the threat of you not comin' home with me
Our love for each other's like when atoms collide
Can't express how I feel
Ay yo Adam let's ride
And Iran, Iran so far away
is your home, but in my heart you'll stay
He ran, for the president of Iran
we ran together to a tropical island
my Man, Mahmoud is known for rilin'
smiling, if he can still do it then i can
they call you weasel, they say your methods are medieval
you can play the Jews I can be your Jim Caviezel
S&M, nestlin' when we're wrestlin'
You can be the port that I park my vessel in
So I try to mute the tv but you can still see me
with your sleepy brown eyes, butter pecan thighs
And your hairy but...
Yeah.
And Iran, Iran so far away
come home, and in my arms you'll stay
Used to at the stars and dream
round the world same stars were seen
And a twinkle in your eyes Mahmoud
Talk smooth to me, without a tie
your pants high waisted, damn so fly
We can take a trip to the animal zoo
and laugh at all the funny things that animals do
Like Eugene (Levy) you got me straight trippin' boo
hope you look in my eyes and say I'm trippin' too
you say Iran don't have the bomb but they already do
you should know by know, it's you
And Iran, Iran so far away
is your home, but in my heart you'll stay
Your crazy for this one Mahmoud
you can deny the holocaust all you want
but you can't deny ther's something between us
I know you say there's no gays in Iran
but you're in New York now baby
it's time to stop hiding,
and start living.
About Iran So Far
"Iran So Far" is a satirical musical recording by The Lonely Island, featuring the comedic trio of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer. Released as part of their collaborative discography, the track exemplifies the group's signature style of blending pop music with sharp social commentary. The song targets the growing political tension between Iran and the United States, utilizing a catchy, upbeat melody to contrast with the serious subject matter of diplomatic friction and regional instability. This recording highlights the band's ability to address current events through humor and music, a hallmark of their work during the late 2000s and early 2010s. By employing a straightforward pop structure, the track made complex geopolitical issues accessible to a broad audience, reinforcing The Lonely Island's reputation for creating memorable, culturally relevant songs that balance entertainment with critical observation.