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Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic (pronunciation: /ˈjæŋkəvɪk/; born October 23, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter, music producer, accordionist, actor, comedian, writer, satirist, and parodist. Yankovic is known for his humorous songs that make light of popular culture and that often parody specific songs by contemporary musical acts. Since his first-aired comedy song in 1976, he has sold more than 12 million albums (as of 2007), recorded more than 150 parody and original songs, and has performed more than 1,000 live shows. His works have earned him three Grammy Awards among nine nominations, four gold records, and six platinum records in the United States. Yankovic's first top ten Billboard album (Straight Outta Lynwood) and single ("White & Nerdy") were both released in 2006, nearly three decades into his career.
Yankovic's success comes in part from his effective use of music video to further parody popular culture, the song's original artist, and the original music videos themselves, scene-for-scene in some cases. He directed later videos himself and went on to direct for other artists including Ben Folds, Hanson, Black Crowes, and The Presidents of the United States of America. In addition to recording his albums, Yankovic wrote and starred in the film, UHF, and television show, The Weird Al Show. He has also made guest appearances on many television shows, in addition to starring in Al TV specials on MTV.
Pelicans are rising in the dusk dawn pukey sea
And I'm having apparitions performed by my memory
Well the sand feels like gehenna as it swallows up my feet
I am underneath the blackness I am underneath this weight
I don't want any forgiveness I won't savour your regret
I don't need any old dosage to try and help me to forget
Some may call this my obsession but let's just say I'm strong willed
Let me be in your possession and it's victory I'll swill
I'm sorry but I'm only here to claim you
please don't ask me any questions, I'll try hard not to detain you
And forgive me take my hand swear I won't maim you
just a dose of your attention and I'll make myself scarce
Far beneath the cliff tops I'm throwing ashes on my head
And I'm digging my own coffin with the seaweed and the dregs
I may be looking at a blue sky when there's vultures overhead
I am scribbling In the sandstone I am washing out my head
And I'd blame you but I'm only here to claim you
It's this pacifistic war I wage I know I can't restrain you
And I'd love you but I'd sooner rise above you
And I'd wave my flag of insolence and swear that I'd be true