How William.i.am came up with the lyrics for ‘Boom Boom Pow’ – a true story
August 16th, 2009
History will remember this story well.
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: Hey Will
Will.i.am: Yeah, what’s going on?
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: I’m writing this song and I was hoping you could help me with the lyrics.
Will.i.am: Of course. Whatcha got?
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: Boom Boom… then I draw a blank.
Will.i.am: Right, so it’s Boom Boom and we need to finish it, hmmm.
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: You see my problem?
Will.i.am: Sure do, god, that is a tricky.
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: I’ve been here three days sorting this baby out.
The other one that isn’t Will.i.am: Hey are you guys busy?
Will.i.am: Yeah, got this tricky lyric we’re juggling.
The other one that isn’t Will.i.am: Run it past me, see if I can help.
Will.i.am: Okay, Boom Boom…
The other one that isn’t Will.i.am: Boom Boom…
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: Yep.
The other one that isn’t Will.i.am: Wow, I mean if it was summit simple like girl and world then perhaps you’d have a chance but Boom Boom? Never. I’m walking away from that one.
Will.i.am: It’s okay, we understand.
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: I best call some takeaway in, give me a sec.
Will.i.am: No wait! Wait! I think I’ve got it!
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: Go on!
Will.i.am: What about Boom Boom… Boom?
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: Boom Boom Boom?
Will.i.am: Boom Boom Boom!
The one that isn’t Will.i.am: Well it’s shit but it’ll do.
In the end the song went to number one in most countries, apart from Sweden. They must still be bitter about Abba.
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5 Comments
1. Chris | August 17th, 2009 at 11:01
Is this the one where the bint says, “I so three thousand and eight, you so two thousand and late”?
That one gives me the rage. It makes me want to kill people with hammers.
2. Kevil | August 17th, 2009 at 11:14
Me too. I hate that bit, but only slighlty more than i hate the rest of the song.
*passes chris some hammers and runs away*
3. Ian "Mac Mac Mac Mac" McIver | August 17th, 2009 at 17:34
When I was researching the matter I did come across those lyrics and snuffed hot air out of my nostrils in disgust and confusion. It gives English a bad name. I so? Sweet Jesus.
*passes Chris more hammers*
4. Chris | August 19th, 2009 at 10:31
I declare today HAMMERFEST!
(Hammerfest is a town in Norway, and the northernmost settlement in Europe.)
5. Ian "Mac Mac Mac Mac" McIver | August 21st, 2009 at 20:38
I think the whole week should be HAMMERFEST!
(Hammerfest is also the name of a nutritional ham-based liquid snack available only in northern Europe)