I Remember Larry
Weird Al Yankovic · Bad Hair Day
Well, he always was the neighborhood clown
Like the time he pulled my pants off
and he took those color pictures
And posted copies all over town
Or the time that he dumped toxic waste on my lawn
Or those wacky prank phone calls
from midnight till dawn
What a crazy kid Larry was, always foolin' around
Boy, what a joker
What a funny, funny guy
I'll never forget about Larry
No matter how I try
Say do you remember when I lost all my hair
'Cause Lar' gave me that Nair shampoo
And hey, how 'bout the day he put Ben Gay
inside my jockstrap
And filled my toothpaste tube up with glue
All those wedgies he gave,
all those shoe strings he tied
All those brownies he made with the Ex-lax inside
Oh Lar', I swear, it was a laugh a minute with you
Boy, what a joker
What a funny, funny guy
I'll never forget about Larry
No matter how I try
You know I couldn't help but laugh
Even though he treated me like slime
Remember when he cut my car in half?
Well, he really got me good that time!
Say, do you remember
when I broke in Larry's house
Late at night and tied his mouth with a rag
Then I dragged him by his ankles
to the middle of the forests
And stuffed him in a big plastic bag
If the cops ever find him,
who knows what they say
But I'm sure if old Lar' were still with us today
He would have to agree with me
it was a pretty good gag
Boy, what a joker
What a funny, funny guy
I'll never forget about Larry
No matter how I try
Boy, what a joker
What a funny, funny guy
I'll never forget about Larry
No matter how I try
No matter how I try
Oh, I remember Larry
I Remember Larry
Weird Al Yankovic's 'I Remember Larry' stands as a poignant song in his discography, blending his signature comedic style with a heartfelt tribute to his late friend Larry. Recorded for the album 'Bad Hair Day,' the track exemplifies Yankovic's ability to weave personal narrative with musical parody, utilizing a catchy melody that contrasts sharply with the emotional weight of the subject matter. The song reflects the artist's long-standing practice of incorporating real-life anecdotes into his work, creating a unique intersection of humor and sincerity that has become a staple of his catalog. By focusing on the memory of a friend, Yankovic demonstrates his capacity to evoke genuine connection through his distinctive vocal delivery and songwriting, cementing the track's place among his most emotionally resonant compositions.