Here at Barely Political we never do exact song parodies like say, “Eat It” by Weird Al or “Brohemian Rhapsody” by the guys at College Humor.  I wish I could say it was because we find writing original songs more challenging, and artistically satisfying, but that would be pretentious, and a lie.  The real reason is that we can’t get the rights to popular songs, and we don’t want to get sued.

While I do get a lot of satisfaction out of writing original songs, some times a good parody just works better comedically.
With that said, Levi Johnston is back in the news for telling a reporter that Sarah Palin resigned because she wanted to start cashing in on all the book deals, and hosting gigs that we’re coming her way. When I read this I thought, good for you Levi! Alaskans deserve to know the truth! How dare she choose something so trivial over being a public servant?

But wait a minute, it turns out Levi has his own book deal in the works.  Imagine the confidence it takes to pitch a book when you can’t even read.

I’ve written a song below called “Levi”, that may or may not sync up nicely with the song “Levon” by Elton John.  These lyrics are meant to be read, not heard, so what ever you do, don’t record yourself singing them over a “Levon” karaoke track, and then post the video to youtube.  That would make Elton John, and me very upset!

Levi rides his dirt bike all over town
He calls himself a redneck
And, he likes to snowboard,
Shoot some s**t, and f**kin’ hang around

Levi, Levi loves his Hockey
He scores a lot they say
Spends his days screwin’
Unprotected cus it feels better that way

He knocked up an Alaskan princess on Election Day
Her dad put a shotgun to his head
And he soiled himself
His girlfriend’s mom looks just like Tina Fey

And he shall be Levi
And he shall be a douche bag
And he shall be Levi
And Fatherhood is a f**kin drag
And he shall be Levi
And he shall wear a nametag
He shall be Levi

Levi left High School and lost his girl
And now he’s talking trash
About Alaska’s former mayor
Gonna write a book and buy weed with all the cash

And Bristol, she wants to go to D.C.
Leave Levi far behind,
Marry a rich Republican
While Levi, Levi just gets high

He knocked up an Alaskan princess on Election Day
And the New York Times had a field day
Then Obama won
Suddenly Levi has a lot to say

And he shall be Levi
And he shall have a big mouth
And he shall be Levi
Why does it seem like he’s from the south
And he shall be Levi
Palin’s putting a hit out
He did not want kids!