Weird Al Yankovic - The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota Lyrics

Best Weird Al song ever.

"We picked up a guy holding up a sign that said 'Twineball or bust!' He smelled really bad and he said his name was Bernie."

Ha. I didn't know Bernie Sanders was into giant twine balls

"I am once again asking to go to the Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota."

The hitchhiker was really Bernie Sanders

On a way t o see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota

99 bottles of beer on the wall 27 times?
50*101=5050-100=4950*27=133,650 bottles

West Virginia has Country Roads we Minnesotans have The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota

Love the song, but got problems. The closest "border" to the Twine ball is more than an hour and farther than 50 miles. He says they crossed the border at 6:39 and see the Ball at 7:37. Minneapolis is between that border and the Twine Ball. That's cruising!
Also, if driving "three whole days and nights", at highway minimums with fuel stops, that's over 2500 miles. Twice the distance to Miami or San Diego.
Yeah, I know. It's Al.

I think that's also part of the fun of it, look at something like Dare to be Stupid, ridiculous is his style

Where exactly is Bernie supposed to run to in a tiny, isolated town without a car?

YES he mentioned marionville albino squirrels from my dad's hometown!

He takes too much flack for being a kiddie-comedy guy. This is just one example of his legit good songwriting skills

If Bernie Sanders used this as his campaign song he’d win.

Happy 60th, Weird Al!

where the hell does he live if it takes 3 days to get to Minnesota

It take a whole day just to get out of L.A. sometimes. lol

@Sanche Llewellyn I see the pain in that lol

IN MINNESOTA
THE BIGGEST BALL OF TWINE IS IN KANSAS

Its becaause the one in Minnesota hasn't been added onto with other people's twine. Its the biggest solo twine ball.

How can I have not heard this song in years, but not miss a single word?

when i was a kid i pictured the ball hanging from some giant crane, googled it 20 years later man looks weak as hell lol

I need to see that twine ball.

I saw him in Wisconsin last year, ran into him at a restaurant the night before the concert, shook his hand and got a picture with him. Coolest night of my life. His concert was fantastic.

The city of Darwin just renamed a street Weird Alley.

Also I've been to the twine ball, pretty cool.

Elvis-o-rama, the Tupperware Museum, the Boll-Weevil Monument World, Cranberry World, the Shuffleboard Hall of Fame, Poodle-dog rock and the Mecca of Albino Squirrels

So, Weird Al just got a street or alley... "Weird Alley" named after him in Darwin Minnesota just next to the twine ball! Like if you saw the twine ball, and the alley, and just the town of Darwin in general... like... Weird Alley is just kinda fitting.

We just saw weird al at the MN state fair. He opened with this song

I just saw this last night. It was fucking awesome.

Saw him the other day at the Minnesota state fair

Same I loved that

I live in the town south of Darwin

My daughter and I have a debate. I think the last line of the song is “Minnesoooooh” without the “ta”; she thinks he says “ta” on the end. Who is right?

I live in Minnesota. (Not in Darwin.) The twine ball is real and it’s spectacular.

I saw him last night at the strings attached

I saw weird Al on my birthday Aug 18

Fuck you Springstead.

Al would love the largest ball of paint in Indiana

perhaps his best song? Excellent!

"This here's what America's all about."

i love this song it makes me happy cant stop but sing along i am a huge werid al fan

BOLL WEEVIL MONUMENT! shout out to my Enterprise alabamians

I had never heard this song until I heard it live at a show tonight. I was not disappointed.

On the strings attached tour, btw. So it was accompanied by a 41 piece orchestra. Beautiful

I saw Weird Al last night at the Strings Attached tour. He played a full orchestral version of this song.


My life is now complete. I can die at peace.

no way thats awesome man 31 now been a fan since i was a litte kid this was my fav song

Dude, it was incredible.

I think I was at the same one

Same! Saw him in NYC on that tour. it was like 100 degrees that day, but he played the full set no sweat!

I also saw him at the strings attached tour

Just saw him live and he sang this and now it’s my favorite weird al song

National Lampoon's Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota Vacation...

This song is sooo cute!!

He drove 3 days straight at say 20 hour a day that's at the speed limit that's 3600 miles meaning the only places in the USA they could have started from is Alaska

I had been wondering that!

If he's a CA boy with kids, 3 days is goos tjme!

Getting outta Lynwood is half the battle.

People from Minnesota say this makes then feel special, and I'm over here SURPRISED the Boll Weevil Monument was mentioned. I live like 2 minutes from it lol. Enterprise gets 0 recognition

"This here's what America's all about."

Yeah, I guess that pretty much sums it all up. This country would be nothing without a giant twine ball.

Yes, so many influential figures in America have referenced it, like... well, Weird Al Yankovic, I guess.

Devoting your life to some personal obsession no one else cares about IS what America is all about! You just need to figure out what your twine ball is.

Just passed the sign in Darwin and thought I would play this song

I can’t tell how many times I’ve seen this goddamn ball as it’s on the way to our grandparents’ farm, but it gets more majestic every time.

I wanna go see it now

Perhaps one of the greatest songs to sing along to, next to Bohemian Rhapsody. :)

i'm southamerican, so... is this the anthem of Minnesota?

It should be, it’s the unofficial theme of Minnesota

In Minnesota

"Weird Al" Yankovic

THE BIGGEST BALL OF TWINE IN MINNESOTA LYRICS

Well, I had two weeks of vacation time coming
After working all year down at 'Big Roy's Heating And Plumbing'
So one night when my family and I were gathered 'round the dinner table
I said, "Kids, if you could go anywhere in this great big world now
Where'd you like to go ta?"
They said, "Dad, we wanna see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota"
They picked the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
So the very next day we loaded up the car
With potato skins and pickled wieners
Crossword puzzles, Spider-Man comics
And mama's home made rhubarb pie
Pulled out of the driveway and the neighbors
They all waved good-bye and so began our three day journey
We picked up a guy holding a sign that said, "Twine ball or bust"
He smelled real bad and he said his name was Bernie
I put in a Slim Whitman tape, my wife put on a brand new hair net
Kids were in the back seat jumping up and down
Yelling, "Are we there yet?"
And all of us were joined together in one common thought
As we rolled down the long and winding interstate in our '53 DeSoto
We're gonna see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
We're headin' for the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
Oh, we couldn't wait to get there
So we drove straight through for three whole days and nights
Of course, we stopped for more pickled wieners now and then
The scenery was just so pretty, boy I wish the kids could've seen it
But you can't see out of the side of the car
Because the windows are completely covered
With the decals from all the places where we've already been
Like Elvis-O-Rama, the Tupperware Museum
The Boll Weevil Monument and Cranberry World
The Shuffleboard Hall Of Fame, Poodle Dog Rock
And The Mecca of Albino Squirrels
We've been to ghost towns, theme parks, wax museums
And the place where you can drive through the middle of a tree
We've seen alligator farms and tarantula ranches
But there's still one thing we gotta see
Well, we crossed the state line about 6:39
And we saw the sign that said, "Twine Ball exit, fifty miles"
Oh, the kids were so happy they started singing
"99 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall" for the twenty-seventh time that day
So, we pulled off the road at the last chance gas station
Got a few more pickled wieners and a diet chocolate soda
On our way to see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
We're gonna see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
Finally, at 7:37 early Wednesday evening
As the sun was setting in the Minnesota sky
Out in the distance, on the horizon
It appeared to me like a vision before my unbelieving eyes
I parked the car and walked with awe-filled reverence
Toward that glorious, huge, majestic sphere
I was just so overwhelmed by its sheer immensity
I had to pop myself a beer
Yes, on these hallowed grounds, open ten to eight on weekdays
In a little shrine under a makeshift pagoda
There sits the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
I tell you, it's the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
Oh, what on earth would make a man decide to do that kind of thing?
Oh, windin' up twenty-one thousand, one hundred forty pounds of string
What was he trying to prove? Who was he trying to impress?
Why did he build it? How did he do it? It's anybody's guess
Where did he get the twine? What was goin' through his mind?
Did it just seem like a good idea at the time?
Well, we walked up beside it and I warned the kids
"Now, you better not touch it, those ropes are there for a reason"
I said, "Maybe if you're good, I'll tie it to the back of our car
And we can take it home", but I was only teasin'
Then we went to the gift shop and stood in line
Bought a souvenir miniature ball of twine
Some window decals and anything else they'd sell us
And I bought a couple postcards
"Greetings from the twine ball, wish you were here"
Won't the folks back home be jealous?
I gave our camera to Bernie and we stood by the ball
And we all gathered 'round and said, "Cheese"
Then Bernie ran away with my brand new Instamatic
But at least we got our memories
So we all just stared at the ball for a while
And my eyes got moist but I said with a smile
"Kids, this here's what America's all about"
Then I started feelin' kinda gooey inside
And I fell on my knees and I cried and cried
And that's when those security guards threw us out
You know, I bet if we unraveled that sucker
It'd roll all the way down to Fargo, North Dakota
Cause it's the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
I'm talkin' 'bout the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
Well, we stayed that night at the Twine Ball Inn
In the morning we were on our way home again
But we really didn't want to leave, that was perfectly clear
I said, "Folks, I can tell you're all sad to go"
Then I winked my eye and I said
"You know, I got a funny kind of feelin'
We'll be comin' back again next year"
Cause I've been all around this great big world
And I can't think of anywhere else I'd rather go ta
Than the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
I said the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota
Minnesota, Minnesota, Minnesota

Is he trying to sound like Gordon Lightfoot?

Yes, its a parody of the style of Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin

Who else pictures King of the Hill?

Gotta stop for some more pickled weiners.

And a diet chocolate soda! (Do they still make Canfield’s diet chocolate soda? It was so good!)

I visited this today! I got a shirt. The pagoda is not that makeshift and it only weighs 17,400 lbs. Life changing experience, as I have observed the huge majestic sphere

did you pop yourself a beer ?

Listening to this on the way back from the twine ball

I think this might be my favorite song from Al. By far #1 listen to song from him. So catchy and funny

I have a ball of yarn the size of a washing machine :) it just seemed like a good idea at the time.

It's weird how few people have heard this song. I listened to it a lot.

been there, done that

I first learned about this giant twine ball today on CBC radio up here in Canada, had to listen to this my self!

Hey, Al ...now you need to do a sequel called "900 Ft. Jesus, in Tulsa Oklahoma".

0:57 Hitchhiker Bernie that smelt real bad=Bernie Sander?

spatula city

I wanna see the biggest ball of twine in Minnesota

Go Arizona!

****) MAD DOG SEAL OF NOT ABOUT THE NSA AT ALL (****

Biggest ball of twine in New Mexico

This reminds me of Chapin.

Garrett Morris Harry or Tom?

This was the first song he played in the concert I went a couple of weeks ago

Holy fuck he sounded perfect live

saw him two days ago..... He sounded absolutely amazing. Worth every penny.

Samesies

My husband is from Minnesota and he better take me to see this

Heard this at my local record store now I definitely gotta go back and get the record

I laugh every time I hear this song because I live near this.

It's in a tiny place called Darwin? That's what I see from looking it up.

I have seen the ball. SPRING BREAK 2009!

I visited today. Glorious majestic sphere

Biggest ball of twine Nebraska aaaaaa

This song always makes me hungry for potato skins, pickled weiners, and rhubarb pie

Don’t forget the diet chocolate soda

I've eaten Potato Skins... they're not bad!

We drove to MN a few years back and saw this. Darwin is a tiny, middle-of-nowhere town and the exhibit is apparently unmanned most of the time. But the mayor was nice enough to come and unlock the gift shop/museum for us. He even let us inside the "makeshift pagoda" to pose with the twine ball!

Joseph Karsch it is lol

Ya, Darwin is a small and quiet town, but you should head down here during Darwin days.

THIS SONG IS SO ANNOYING SHT UP TRASHMAKER

17ballerz stupidity has clouded your thoughts on beauty

And why are you here if you hate god

Youre so cool dude

This is without a doubt Wierd Al's most underrated song

I don't know about it being underrated, since I have a compilation that includes it.

I blarred it when I got to the ball

His originals are much better than his parodies IMO

I soooooo agree

@Michael Carnevale Me too!!! I had an uncontrollable laughing fit during this song

Wow I have been a weird Al fan for years and just came across this gem. Amazing. It shows how talented he is. It sounds like Chapins 30k bananas song but might be better

Yeah and it's not depressing at ALL like Chapin.

only just heard frank zappa's Joes garage, today. wow. makes this song even better

Who else pictures the Griswolds visiting here in the family truckster?

Jeff Albers or maybe you don’t want to see the second biggest ball of twine on earth which is only 4 short hours away?

National Lampoon's Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota Vacation...😎👍

I randomly heard this on the radio as a kid years ago, I had no idea it was Weird Al until now.

Nice Gordon Lightfoot pastiche.

It's mostly Harry Chapin's 30,000 Pounds of Bananas

So much of both really... lol

i used to be able to sing this whole song. been a long time. love it.

Sandy Blue same

Wow, a 7 min song. Is this a parody of a different song or is this an Al original?

The story elements also has elements of Harry Chapin’s style.

Yeah, but not NEARLY as depressing as Chapin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGldNpngDws

It's mostly Harry Chapin's 30,000 Pound of Bananas. Only a hint of Lightfoot, after you hear Chapin's song.

Yeah, the title refrain is mainly sung as a stylistic nod to "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Other than that, Harry Chapin all the way.

Awesome 80s 1989

I am playing this in protest of the Minnesota Vikings beating the NY Giants!

As weird as it is, it's... relaxing... i feel at home hahahaha

It's 2016 and Bernie is still a prick.

Thanks Brad ♥

Straight from Roy, NM.

Bernie...

where is the music used in the rambo scene of UHF? can't find it anywhere someone help me pls

There's only random intense music in that scene. Couldn't you have just searched that?

@Alex Swanson I could but it would take a long time to find it

So you watch a Weird Al movie and the music you're trying to find is the generic action movie music? What the fuck?!

@Alex Swanson Yes, deal with it

I have been to see it, it was a life-changing experience. I went with a few of my friends to the gift shop and they had twine-ball earrings. The lady at the counter said that our girlfriends (theoretical girlfriends) would love them, but we didn't buy any.

Mark Nelson that's a cute little story. thanks for sharing!

I had this on cassette, great soundtrack.. A gem!

Lol WTF is this 😂

+VTechx702 What is THIS ? ;-) Only one of the greatest songs, and greatest artistic achievements ever of the 20th century, by one of the most genius and original artists ever.... REVEL in it's brilliancy and genius ;-)

Anthony Phillips That's laying it on a bit thick, but you're not wrong...

I am a resident of Minnesota and I have not seen the twine ball once

Have you seen it twice?

What are you trying to prove? Who are you trying to impress?

PSIcoh l love y

Well.... U suck

It's in Darwin.

He was one of those classic rock stars in the 1980s.Then he moved this far up.I think he got this from another one rides the bus.

He's just that awesome.

wtf are pickled wieners??  Like those little Vienna sausages in a can??

@MMID303 http://lmgtfy.com/?q=pickled+weiners

@Nixsy924 that was amazing.

+MMID303 Those ropes are there for a reason ;-)

+Nixsy924 Woulda been funnier if Wieners was spelled right.

A dick surrounded with a pickle vagina