The Lonely Island Teams With Charli XCX for New Song ‘Here I Go,’ About Suburban Couples Who Love to Call the Cops

As a connoisseur of satire and a lover of the absurd, I must confess that The Lonely Island‘s latest masterpiece, featuring the enigmatic Charli XCX, has left me utterly spellbound. This musical odyssey through the banal suburban landscape, where the mundane transforms into the hilarious, is a testament to their unparalleled ability to skewer societal norms with a wit that’s as sharp as a razor blade and as warm as a cozy sweater.


The new track from The Lonely Island made its premiere on “Saturday Night Live,” featuring Charli XCX and Andy Samberg in a song that humorously addresses suburban whites dialing the police. Before calling the authorities, Samberg is depicted meticulously polishing his array of multi-colored phones while sporting a smug expression, with the sign above them reading, “Phones for Tattling.

In the music video, Colin Jost from Weekend Update gets arrested by officers outside Samberg’s residence, as he phones the police himself. At one point in the song, Samberg and Charli XCX (dressed casually for the suburbs) dialed the cops on a Girl Scout who lived nearby.

In several outdoor areas surrounding their home, Samberg and Charli XCX are spotted peering at neighbors through binoculars, checking the proximity of neighboring vehicles to their driveway, and placing a sign on their lawn that says “Keep Your Dog Off the Lawn.

Samberg declared, with a pale expression reminiscent of Wonder Bread, clad in a bulky vest and khakis, ‘I’m informing the police about you, anonymously if need be.’ With a contented tone, he added, ‘I’ll sleep peacefully tonight.’

Standing proudly on the jury panel in a bustling courtroom, I munch on popcorn and hum along with a grin, “You can count on me for that court date!” Later, fellow Lonely Island member Akiva Schaffer is spotted capturing an event unfolding on his smartphone, a subtle wink to the contemporary trend of bystanders recording suspicious incidents and broadcasting them across social media platforms.

At the end of the music video, Charli XCX and Samberg are found grooving together in a vibrant red attire, with their costumes hinting at minimal coverage, as they dance alongside police officers and fellow residents on the street.

As a music and film aficionado, I can’t help but share my excitement over the latest tune from Lonely Island, reminiscent of their previous hit, “Sushi Glory Hole,” which graced our screens on “Saturday Night Live.” This time, they delve into the secret sushi hideaways scattered across the vibrant cityscape of New York.

Charli XCX is the episode’s host and musical guest.

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2024-11-17 10:16