welcome to youtube.
performed at youtube live!
music and lyrics by bo burnham
this happened in san francisco and was hosted by the likes of william sledd and whatthebuck — i.e. it was the opposite of a prop 8 victory party. thats all. 
I used to walk through life, now I frolic.
Youtube has been like a father to me,
Except Youtube’s not an alcholic.
Before Youtube I was just a skinny white kid,
that thought he was funnier, & cooler
than he actually was.
and now not much has changed,
but I have a shitload of money.
Because Youtube is a place for people to share their ideas.
If by people you mean
13-year-old girls,
and by ideas you mean
how they love the Jonas Brothers.
I’m just kidding
But let’s be honest,
that’s a hefty majority.
And if you don’t believe me
You must be a noob
So, Welcome to Youtube!
You don’t know what you’re missing,
and just by searching,
“Women Kissing”.
-It’s Youtube!
This country’s been needing a
generation of kids who
don’t waste their time reading.
Am I the only one who thinks that
Lisa Nova’s hot?
And Chris Crocker’s not…
he’s hotter.
Most of the best Youtubers
are either asian or their gay.
So if there’s an untapped
youtube celebrity,
and his name is George Takei
and your favorite coat
has a doo-doo stain.
I pray to god that it’s
chocolate rain
And I find videos of
babies laughing a bit intrusive.
Because Barack Obama won the election because of Youtube
Wait, did I say youtube?
I meant the black vote
And I think Youtube and Fred are
“So Cool!”
And What The Buck!
will be back in a jiffy lube
So, Welcome to Youtube!
Yeah…
So, Welcome to Youtube!
Hey…
Welcome to Youtube!
I said, listen and linger,
Charlie the Unicorn bit my finger!
It’s youtube!
The impact is evident.
Miss Teen South Carolina just ran for Vice President!
Upload a video,
You have nothing to lose!
except all your friends…
& the approval of your parents…
“Hi, my Mary, and I’m 19 years-old
I got drunk at a party, and I think someone
was video-taping it, but I don’t want
anyone to see it, cuz
I showed half of my boob!”
Sorry Mary!–
Welcome to Youtube!
Say Hello to Youtube!
Yeah…
Say goodbye to your College Scholarship.
And it will keep on going and it’ll never stop!
Until it’s privatized.
Tags: bo, boburnham, burnham, funny, piano, song, to, welcome, yo, youtube
25 Responses to “welcome to youtube.”
Very observant of you
By sync380 on Dec 30, 2008
ho u mauufawkaa.u get the cash money doing dat!?f cows.ahssholerubberchicken..leann shut the fawk up.u b i t c h.audio preview is better than watching this
By sweetpinay808 on Dec 30, 2008
GOD KATY PERRY HAS HUGE TITTIES.
great song bo
By rileytengler on Dec 30, 2008
i. love. this. guy.
By helenejonas on Dec 30, 2008
so, so true
By kirstenx38 on Dec 30, 2008
i really love this kid
By WoWhoisAmazing on Dec 30, 2008
2:42
By utool253 on Dec 30, 2008
rofl, finally someone who agrees!!!!
By djbrandenburg on Dec 30, 2008
Ya I just saw that to wasn’t 100% sure at 1st but Congrats man that’s going on my DVR keep up the good work you’re hilarious
By Nodraheguh on Dec 30, 2008
I just saw a comedy central commercial with you on it! I knew you’d hit it big. It was just a matter of time! Congratulations!
By maxxramman on Dec 30, 2008
LOL what the buck.
in a jiffy… what??
By blabbergirl48 on Dec 30, 2008
i know
By thehalokiller6676 on Dec 30, 2008
yup
By thehalokiller6676 on Dec 30, 2008
you got you’re lyrics wrong man
“Hi, my Mary, and I’m 19 years-old
should have “Hi, my name’s Mary,
(:
LOVE the song AND all the others!
keep it up dude!
x
By lukeholdaway on Dec 30, 2008
you are really cute.
and your song is amazing. ;]
By iloveglitter21 on Dec 30, 2008
Hey Bo.
How was it to play there at youtube live?
Brought your albume
Love your songes.
By Kringledingler on Dec 30, 2008
I think she did lol
By crackberryfreak13 on Dec 30, 2008
omg u r soo funny n ur lryics make soo much sence if ya get what i meen! hehe!
By bubbleious96 on Dec 30, 2008
YOU R SO HOT!!! im so awkward…but isnt he awesome!!!
By TaraLynn218 on Dec 30, 2008
how do you come up with this stuff and how much money do you make
By coltsman1800 on Dec 30, 2008
your a god,
your humor remibnds me of me and my firends. rofl
By Mcawesome93 on Dec 30, 2008
i enjoy the part about 13 year old girls telling about there love for the Jonas brothers. so true.
By hpbookworm124 on Dec 30, 2008
God katy perry has some huge boobs great song Bo
By RenDosh on Dec 30, 2008
yeah your right, dumb white people. Smart white people are the only ones that voted for McCain.
Stop talking about that shit, it’s annoying.
By djbrandenburg on Dec 30, 2008
man i didn’t write that last comment that was my brother
By Philosophy903 on Dec 30, 2008