There comes a time in every person's life where they must say goodbye to the people they love. It's a difficult process, one that pains most people to even think about. And while TV characters aren't really people we love, they do provide some solemn relief for the hour or so they invade our screens. I get sad every time I know a TV show that I watch is ending. With so many great shows leaving or about to leave the air (i.e. BSG, LOST next year, The Wire), what's left? One that is really getting to me is the recent loss of Flight of the Conchords. Season Two just ended and it's unlikely they'll return for a third. So to memorialize the boys, I'd like to offer up the 7 Best Songs From FOTC Season Two. I'll miss you, boys (points to sky).
7. "We're Both in Love with a Sexy Lady"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 6, "Love is a Weapon of Choice"
Parody Of: R. Kelly's "Same Girl"
FTW: As per usual, Bret and Jemaine have fallen for the same girl (played by the very funny SNL member Kristen Wiig), who they met while she was searching for her epilectic dog. Whether it be the confusion over her name (Barbara vs. Brahbrah) or the always present lack of awareness that allows them to sing for 2 minutes without realizing they are singing about the same girl, the song is great at showcasing the two's inadequacy in pretty much everything they do.
Highlight: "Was this about 20 seconds ago?" "No, it was about 23 seconds ago."
6. "You Don't Have to be a Prostitute"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 2, "The New Cup"
Parody Of: The Police's "Roxanne"
FTW: Described as a "judgmental version of Roxanne", this reggae beat about Jemaine's male prostitution features the always brilliant strategy of Jemaine singing the backing vocals, which is probably the best part of any song they do. Or maybe it's their landlord playing whatever that instrument is at the end. There are so many reasons to love this song but the mere visual of Jemaine as a prostitute and who would actually pay him for sex...well, that just makes it great.
Highlight: "You can say no to being a man ho, a male gigolo."
5. "I Told You I Was Frekkie"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 9, "Wingmen"
Parody Of: Electric Six's "Danger! High Voltage" and most MGMT songs
FTW: After Bret picks up a girl by basically stalking her, he tells her he is freaky and, of course, she is into it. The way the rhymes in this song are used are so beyond ridiculous that there are no words to describe them. The song is, admittedly not nearly as good without the video, but it still is a catchy tune that brings out the rarely explored "freaky" side of the two guys.
Highlight: "I'll go outside and get some leaves, I'll pretend to be a tree, you can be a squirrel that stole my nuts from me."
4. "Too Many Dicks on the Dancefloor"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 5, "Unnatural Love"
Parody Of: Techno music and straight clubs that only guys attend
FTW: Any song that throws in the two's Indian friend is pure gold, in my opinion. All I can say about this song is that the lyrics have never been more preposterous and clever. What Season Two was missing was the creativity in regards to the music, but not here. The song takes an embarrassing situation and places it in the realm of absurdity. And who couldn't love it? With "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" director Michael Gondry creating this video, it's hard not to sing along.
Highlight: "Not enough ladies, too many mans."
3. "Carol Brown"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 5, "Unnatural Love"
Parody Of: Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"
FTW: A slower song from the Conchords, but extremely funny and effective. The song details all the ways Jemaine has been dumped with a choir of his ex's singing in the background. Mostly, the song is more catchy than it is funny but it still manages to bring the funny. With Jemaine's awareness of the girls in the background singing, his interactions with them are the funniest parts of the song. But I'll let you listen for yourself.
Highlight: "Oh, he doesn't cook or clean, he's not good boyfriend material." "Oooo, he even eats cereal."
2. "Sugar Lumps"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 2, "The New Cup"
Parody Of: Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" and The Pussycat Dolls' "Beep"
FTW: I'm sure that most people would have this as their #1 song from the 2nd season and I can definitely see why. It's basically "My Humps" by a male singing about his balls. And it's genius in every sense of the word. These descriptions are so short because the songs can do all the talking for me. And in the case of "Sugar Lumps", it needs to be seen to be understood.
Highlight: "My sugalumps are two of a kind, sweet and white and highly refined, honeys try all kinds of tomfoolery to steal a feel of my family jewelry."
1. "Hurt Feelings"
Featured In: Season 2, Ep. 3, "The Tough Brets"
Parody Of: Rap, in general.
FTW: "Hurt Feelings" is so unbelievably funny. The fact that the two think of themselves as rappers that are getting their feelings hurt is something so awesome and funny, that what else can you say except "wow". Not to mention the song is extremely catchy. Bret shopping for a wetsuit? Jemaine cooking? How is such greatness even possible? This song actually sounds like it could be on the radio. And God do I wish it was.
Highlight: "Have you ever been told you look like a llama?"
There you have it. My fond farewell to FOTC. Hopefully, they'll at least make a few new albums or something. Oh well. Anyways, I must thank you and be on my way for I am a busy man. Well, I at least like to appear busy. So I'm probably going to go appear busy. It's not as depressing as it sounds (although it's still pretty bad), so don't worry about it. Enjoy the...cold, cloudy day that has become the norm. Because soon you won't be able to enjoy them and it will be all nice out! Bon voyage, senoras!
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