Story Behind The Song
I'm a Jewish Guy married to an Indonesian girl. When we started dating, whenever John Lennon's song 'Jealous Guy' came on the radio, I would sing along, and when the phrase "cause I'm just a jealous guy" came up I would turn to my girl and sing over the lyric with "cause I'm just a Jewish guy".
Song Description
Being a Jewish guy, I know many of the quirky things the Jewish people like to make fun of themselves over. So, I walk through a few of them within this song in a light-hearted way.
| Song Length |
4:16 |
Genre |
Unique - Parody, Unique - Comedy |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Affable, Content |
Subject |
Comedy, Funny, Laugh, Smile |
| Similar Artists |
John Lennon, Weird Al Yankovic |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1970 - 1979 |
| |
Lyrics
I was eating Matzah Brie.
I found a piece of ham inside.
Then I slowly dropped my fork.
When I found that I ate pork.
I didn't mean to insult you.
I'm sorry that I made your Bubbie cry.
Lox & Bagels would have been better.
'Cause....I'm just a Jewish Guy.
My Bar-Mitzvah brought me cash.
College bonds I spent too fast.
So I had to go to work.
A doctor, lawyer, or accounting clerk.
I didn't mean to squander.
I really meant to pay on time.
My mother made me feel so guilty.
'Cause... I'm just a Jewish Guy.
Found myself a shiksa girl.
I do exist within her world.
We celebrate each holiday.
Zadie had to say, "Oy Vey!".
I know I asked to convert you.
Put on skirts and socks like a maidel would wear.
Act mashugana without you.
'Cause... I'm just a Jewish Guy.
L'Chaim! I'm just a Jewish Guy.
Shalom! I'm just a Jewish Guy.