“Weird Al“ Yankovic - Another One Rides the Bus

“We were pretty much scared out of our minds. I was straight out of college, and all of a sudden they were flying me out to New York to perform live on national tv - The Tomorrow Show with Tom Snyder. And I was wearing these horrible, crazy quilt velvet pants that a friend of mine had found at a thrift shop, and, you know, barefoot, frizzed-out hair. It was quite a look. Jon Schwartz is a serious talented drummer, and I had him on his knees poundin’ on my accordion case, blowing into duck calls, siren whistles. I mean, if you’re in my band you can’t have too much of a sense of dignity. (laughs)“ - “Weird Al“ Yankovic, Biography interview Ridin’ in a bus down the boulevard, And the place was pretty packed. Couldn’t find a seat, so I had to stand, With the perverts in the back. It was smellin’ like a locker room. There was junk all over the floor. We’re already packed in like sardines, But we’re stoppin’ to pick up more. Look out! chorus: Another one rides the bus-ah. Another one rides the bus-ah. And another comes on, And another comes on. Another one rides the bus-ah. Hey! He’s gonna sit by you. Another one rides the bus. There’s a suitcase pokin’ me in the ribs. There’s an elbow in my ear. There’s a smelly old bum standin’ next to me. Hasn’t showered in a year. Well, I think I’m missin’ a contact lens. I think my wallet’s gone. And I think this bus is stoppin’ again, To let a couple more freaks get on. Look out! (chorus) Another one rides the bus. Another one rides the bus--ow! Another one rides the bus--hey, hey! Another one rides the bus--hey-y-y-y! The window doesn’t open, and the fan is broke, And my face is turnin’ blue. I haven’t been in a crowd like this Since I went to see The Who. Well, I should’a got off a couple miles ago, But I couldn’t get to the door. There isn’t any room for me to breathe. Now we’re gonna pick up more, yeah! (chorus) For WMG: “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use“ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.“