I don’t know that I’ve ever parodied a reggae song before (but I should do it more often…this one was ridiculously easy).
This song came on the radio today, and it reminded me of this. And then suddenly, I found myself singing this:
Read a Book
I read a book in the morning, I read a book at night
I read a book in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright
I read a book in time of peace, and I read in time of war
I read a book then another book, and then I read some more
Oh, my daddy he once told me, “Girl, you be a reading fool”
My mama she once told me, “Girl, reading is not so cool”
And then one day I met a man he came to me and said
“You no fool and books are cool, so you go right ahead”
So now,
I read a book when I get up, in the car I play audio
I read a book when I mix the batter and as I cook the cookie dough
(I read a book)
I read a book in time of peace, and I read in time of war
I read a book then another book, and then I read some more
Oh, my daddy he once told me, “Girl, you be a reading fool”
My mama she once told me, “Girl, reading is not so cool”
And then one day I met a man he came to me and said
“You no fool and books are cool, so you go right ahead”
That’s why,
I read a book in the morning, I read a book at night
I read a book in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright
I read a book in time of peace, and I read in time of war
I read a book then another book, and then I read some more
READ A BOOK
That’s what I do
READ A BOOK
Come and read a book with me in the morning
READ A BOOK
Come and read a book with me in the afternoon, yeah
READ A BOOK
Hey, would you rather read a book or would you rather do your laundry?
READ A BOOK
I knew you were going to say that!
READ A BOOK
READ A BOOK
That’s what I do!
READ A BOOK
I love it! Have you heard the rap song of the same name?
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I love this! you always amaze and inspire me with your song creations, and this one was perfect for all those book nerds out there like me!
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Oh my gosh – I have been singing “I like big books and I cannot lie…” all the time lately (and thinking of you, of course… because of the song AND the big books). I must pull a Jill and actually write down my lyrics so I have something to show for the madness in my head.
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Ahahahah This song is even funnier because of the song it is based on. Love it!
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This was a lot of fun!
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Love it! I love me some reggae music!
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Ha! It’s perfect.
You know, I thought of a great book parody song the other day. But I’ve forgotten it. Bah!! Will bug you about it once I remember.
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Tis sweet, mon.
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You should record this on you tube. It might go viral and get millions of hits and then you’ll become famous and get signed to a major record label and screaming book geeks will swarm the stage during your sold-out concerts chanting, “READ A BOOK! READ A BOOK! READ A BOOK!” You will be God, Jill, GOD!
I will play bass because it’s the easiest instrument and I’m lazy. What should we call the band?