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A long, long time ago, in a galaxy far away, Naboo was under an attack.
"Weird Al" Yankovic's parody retells Star Wars Episode I's story humorously through catchy lyrics and vivid characters.
Key Takeaways
- The video is a comedic retelling of Star Wars Episode I.
- It emphasizes Anakin Skywalker's early life and potential as a Jedi.
- The song blends humor with detailed references to the movie's plot.
- Key characters and events are introduced in a simplified, entertaining manner.
- The parody highlights the cultural impact of Star Wars through music.
Summary
- The song narrates the plot of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace from a humorous perspective.
- It begins with the attack on Naboo and the involvement of Qui-Gon Jinn and the Federation.
- Introduces characters like Jar Jar Binks, Boss Nass, and Queen Amidala.
- Focuses on young Anakin Skywalker's journey from a junkyard slave to a potential Jedi.
- Highlights Anakin's pod-racing skills and his creation of C-3PO.
- Describes the Jedi Council's skepticism and Qui-Gon's insistence on training Anakin.
- Depicts the battle on Naboo, including the Gungan army and the duel with Darth Maul.
- Ends with the narrator deciding to train Anakin despite the dangers.
- The lyrics use humor and playful rhymes to summarize the movie's key events.
- The song is a parody set to a catchy tune, making complex plot points accessible and entertaining.
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And I thought me and Qui-Gon Jinn could talk the Federation into maybe cutting them a little slack.
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But their response it didn't thrill us, they locked the doors and tried to kill us, we escaped from that gas, then met Jar Jar and Boss Nass.
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We took a bongo from the scene and we went to Theed to see the Queen.
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We all wound up on Tatooine, that's where we found this boy.
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Oh my, my, this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry.
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And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye, saying soon I'm gonna be a Jedi, soon I'm gonna be a Jedi.
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Did you know this junkyard slave isn't even old enough to shave?
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But he can use the Force, they say, how do you see him hitting on the Queen?
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Though he's just nine and she's fourteen, yeah, he's probably gonna marry her someday.
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Well, I know he built C-3PO and I've heard how fast his pod can go.
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And we were broke, it's true, so we made a wager or two.
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He was a preview of a bass and flying ace, and the minute Jar Jar started off that race.
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Well, I knew who would win first place, oh yes, it was our boy.
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We started singing, my, my, this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry.
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And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye, saying soon I'm gonna be a Jedi, soon I'm gonna be a Jedi.
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Now we finally got to Coruscant, the Jedi Council we knew would want.
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To see how good the boy could be, so we took him there and we told the tale.
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How his Midichlorians were off the scale and he might fulfill that prophecy.
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Oh, the Council was impressed, of course, could he bring balance to the Force?
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They interviewed the kid, oh, training they forbid.
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Because Yoda sensed in him much fear, and Qui-Gon said, now listen here.
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Just stick it in your pointy ear, I still will teach this boy.
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He was singing, my, my, this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry.
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And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye, saying soon I'm gonna be a Jedi, soon I'm gonna be a Jedi.
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We caught a ride back to Naboo, cause Queen Amidala wanted to.
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I frankly would have liked to stay, we all fought in that epic war.
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And it wasn't long at all before little hotshot flew his plane and saved the day.
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And in the end some Gungans died, some ships blew up and some pilots fried.
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A lot of folks were croakin', the battle droids were broken.
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And the Jedi I admire most, met up with Darth Maul and now he's toast.
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Well, I'm still here and he's a ghost, I guess I'll train this boy.
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And I was singing, my, my, this here Anakin guy, maybe Vader someday later, now he's just a small fry.
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And he left his home and kissed his mommy goodbye, saying soon I'm gonna be a Jedi, soon I'm gonna be a Jedi.
Topics:Weird Al YankovicThe Saga BeginsStar Wars parodyAnakin SkywalkerStar Wars Episode Ipod racingJedi CouncilDarth MaulQueen AmidalaJar Jar Binks
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