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

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"Tacky" by "Weird Al" Yankovic is a satirical take on vulgarity and lack of taste in modern society. Yankovic, known for his humorous songs, mocks various manifestations of tackiness, from fashion faux pas to social behavior.

The lyrics present a list of clichés and stereotypes associated with vulgarity. The song's protagonist takes pride in his lack of taste and sees nothing wrong with violating social norms and etiquette. He brags about his tacky clothing style, inappropriate behavior in public, and inability to empathize with others.

Yankovic uses exaggeration and absurdity to highlight the absurdity of tacky behavior. For example, the protagonist brags about wearing a belt with suspenders and socks with sandals, considered classic examples of fashion faux pas. He also prides himself on taking selfies with the deceased at funerals, which is a blatant example of disrespect and lack of tact.

The song's purpose is not so much to condemn vulgarity as to laugh at it. Yankovic makes us think about what we consider acceptable and unacceptable in society, and how our behavior affects those around us. He also reminds us that humor and self-irony are the best weapons against tackiness.

[Verse 1:]

It might seem crazy wearing stripes and plaid,

I Instagram every meal I've had,

All my used liquor bottles are on display,

We can go to see a show but I'll make you pay.

[Chorus:]

Because I'm tacky!

Wear my belt with suspenders and sandals with my socks,

Because I'm tacky!

Got some new glitter Uggs and lovely pink sequined crocs,

Because I'm tacky!

Never let you forget some favor I did for you,

Because I'm tacky!

If you're okay with that, then, you might just be tacky, too.

[Verse 2:]

I meet some chick, ask her this and that,

Like, ‘Are you pregnant, girl, or just really fat?' What?)

Well, now I'm dropping names almost constantly,

That's what Kanye West keeps telling me, here's why.

[Chorus:]

Because I'm tacky!

Wear my Ed Hardy shirt with fluorescent orange pants,

Because I'm tacky!

Got my new resume it's printed in Comic Sans,

Because I'm tacky!

Think it's fun threatening waiters with a bad Yelp review,

Because I'm tacky!

If you think that's just fine, then, you're probably tacky, too.

[Bridge:]

Bring me shame, can't nothing

Bring me shame, I never know why.

Bring me shame, can't nothing

Bring me shame, I said.

Bring me shame, can't nothing

Bring me shame, it's pointless to try.

Bring me shame, can't nothing

Bring me shame, I said.

[Chorus:]

Because I'm tacky!

Forty-three bumper stickers and a YOLO license plate,

Because I'm tacky!

Bring along my coupon book whenever I'm on a date,

Because I'm tacky!

Practice my twerking moves in line at the DMV,

Because I'm tacky!

Took the whole bowl of restaurant mints. Hey, it said they're free!

Because I'm tacky!

I get drunk at the bank and take off my shirt, at least,

Because I'm tacky!

I would live-tweet a funeral, take selfies with the deceased,

Because I'm tacky!

If I'm bitten by a zombie, I'm probably not telling you,

Because I'm tacky!

If you don't think that's bad, guess what, then you're tacky, too.

— Пародия на песню "Happy" в исполнении Фаррелла Уильямса.

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