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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Amish Paradise" by the artist ""Weird Al" Yankovic"

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"Amish Paradise" is a parody song of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise". Instead of glorifying the gangster lifestyle, "Weird Al" Yankovic humorously depicts the life and philosophy of the Amish, a religious group known for their asceticism and rejection of many benefits of modern civilization.

The song's lyrical hero is a stereotypical Amish man who takes pride in his simple way of life, religiosity, and hard work. He contrasts himself with the "modern" world, mocking its values and lifestyle.

The humor of the song is built on the contrast between the harsh life of the Amish and the boastful, aggressive rhetoric of gangsta rap. For example, the hero boasts not about weapons and money, but about milking cows and plowing the field. He promises to throw "a party like it's 1699," hinting at the Amish's lack of modern entertainment.

The song does not so much mock the Amish as it uses their image for a satirical look at modern society. "Amish Paradise" shows that happiness and satisfaction can be found not only in material goods, but also in simplicity, faith, and closeness to nature.

As I walk through the valley where I harvest my grain

I take a look at my wife and realize she's very plain

But that's just perfect for an Amish like me

You know, I shun fancy things like electricity

At 4:30 in the morning I'm milkin' cows

Jebediah feeds the chickens and Jacob plows... fool

And I've been milkin' and plowin' so long that

Even Ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone

I'm a man of the land, I'm into discipline

Got a Bible in my hand and a beard on my chin

But if I finish all of my chores and you finish thine

Then tonight we're gonna party like it's 1699

We been spending most our lives

Living in an Amish paradise

I've churned butter once or twice

Living in an Amish paradise

It's hard work and sacrifice

Living in an Amish paradise

We sell quilts at discount price

Living in an Amish paradise

A local boy kicked me in the butt last week

I just smiled at him and turned the other cheek

I really don't care, in fact I wish him well

'Cause I'll be laughing my head off when he's burning in hell

But I ain't never punched a tourist even if he deserved

An Amish with a 'tude? You know that's unheard of

I never wear buttons but I got a cool hat

And my homies all I agree I look good in black... fool

If you come to visit, you'll be bored to tears

We haven't even paid the phone bill in 300 years

But we ain't really, so please don't point and stare

We're just technologically impaired

There's no phone, no lights, no motorcar

Not a single luxury

Like Robinson Caruso

It's as primitive as can be

We been spending most our lives

Living in an Amish paradise

We're just plain and simple guys

Living in an Amish paradise

There's no time for sin and vice

Living in an Amish paradise

We don't fight, we all play nice

Living in an Amish paradise

Hitching up the buggy, churning lots of butter

Raised a barn on Monday, soon I'll raise another

Think you're really righteous? Think you're pure in heart?

Well, I know I'm a million times as humble as thou are

I'm the pious guy the little Amlettes wanna be like

On my knees day and night scoring points for the afterlife

So don't be vain and don't be whiny

Or else, my brother, I might just have to get medieval on your heinie

We been spending most our lives

Living in an Amish paradise

We're all crazy Mennonites

Living in an Amish paradise

There's no cops or traffic lights

Living in an Amish paradise

But you'd probably think it bites

Living in an Amish paradise

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