THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON FIGHT SONG: THE EDSBS SUBMISSION
by Orson on May 12, 2008 11:37 AM EDT
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PrintThe University of Washington is ditching "Bow Down To Washington," and in some senses that's a shame. This site more than most enjoys a good dose of titter-worthy anachronism, and the lyrics to "Bow Down" have a few howlers we have to read wearing a top hat and kicking an urchin into a gutter:
So, heaven help the foes of Washington,
They're trembling at the feet of mighty Washington.
Our boys are there with bells,
Their fighting blood excells,
It's harder to push them over the lines than pass the Dardanelles.
So Victory's the cry of Washington
Our leather lungs together with a Rah! Rah! Rah!
The Dardanelles comparison remains accurate for modern-day Washington football--easy to pass through, and to readers on the East Coast, situated in an exotic and foreign land--but the uni's asked for submissions for the lyrics to an entirely new, Turkey reference-free fight song. (The music will not be left to the proles and will instead be composed by Bill Conti, the guy who did the Rocky theme and--more importantly--the motherfucking Falcon Crest theme!)
CORRECTION: Yes, this refers to the alma mater, not the fight song. Our submission still stands, and is much more singable than most alma maters we know.
We decided to throw our hat in the ring, and even offered up our own electrifying music to accompany the lyrics. It's not your standard fare, but it captures the spirit of what we learned about the Unversity of Washington in at least ten minutes of internet research and what we already half-know about Washington Football.
With the use of a drum machine and keytar, you can not only drive the crowd into an ironic frenzy, but also save money on the expensive and indulgent use of a marching band. We're considerate and proactive in every facet of our existence, U-Dub. Choose our song and see:
We'll take that check made out to the Chicago Area Shriner's Hospital, please. And you're welcome, Washington. You truly are six foot twenty and fuckin' killing for fun.
(Animation by Irishoutsider, in case that wasn't totally and completely obvious. Blame him when the toothy peanut haunts your nightmares.)
As several commenters have suggested, we are COMPLETELY ripping off Cox and Combe's "Washington", though we're stealing large chunks of Miss Kittin and the Hacker's "Frank Sinatra," too.
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An amazingly political morning. You have my money, and now you have my vote. Outstanding work.
by Big Jon on May 12, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions
Brilliant! If this doesn’t become the new fight song, I’m never going to Washington again.
by Derrick on May 12, 2008 12:13 PM EDT reply actions
A funny video, but this guy totally ripped off of Cox and Combes’ “Washington” video classic.
by jacktotherack on May 12, 2008 12:20 PM EDT reply actions
The finest fucking fight song I’ve ever heard. Maybe your song will win… maybe it won’t.
by Michigan Gator on May 12, 2008 12:23 PM EDT reply actions
Bill Conti also did the music for the Karate Kid.
Too bad your submission sweeps the leg of any thing that asshole will put forth.
Maybe will win, maybe we won’t. Classic.
by odell51 on May 12, 2008 12:38 PM EDT reply actions
Matt Patchan: shot.
http://blogs.tampabay.com/preps/2008/05/patchan-shot-do.html
by Texas_Dawg on May 12, 2008 1:10 PM EDT reply actions
It needed a reference to Jerramy Stevens raping virgins, but a solid effort nonetheless.
by Harris on May 12, 2008 1:21 PM EDT reply actions
I say we get this lady to make the fight song… lord knows you would never forget the damn thing…
by Futbawl Fan on May 12, 2008 1:26 PM EDT reply actions
“Matt Patchan: shot.”
Just some fool hatin’ on the top 1% of 1%.
by Because They Can on May 12, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
Huh, it seems the article makes it sound like they’re looking for a replacement for another song other than “Bow Down to Washington”.
[researches]
Yeah, if the article is right, they’re looking for a new Alma Mater, so it seems our Dardenelle-crossing friend will remain safe. Though I wonder, at what school does anyone know the lyrics to the damn Alma Mater?
by asim on May 12, 2008 1:34 PM EDT reply actions
…thoughts…
‘the Dardanelles’…a shame the original author didn’t drop in another more identifiable and mythical reference to running a gauntlet…like, oh, Scylla and Charybdis and the Straights of Messina…
‘boys…with bells’…doesn’t awaken bloodthirst or inspire martial success…am I missing something?
‘leather lungs…together’…what?
Yeah, its a Monday…so what?!
Oh, and your fight song submission should be the winna, O.
by sb on May 12, 2008 1:46 PM EDT reply actions
If the Washington student body doesn’t chant “six foot twenty” after touchdowns this fall … well the Washington football team just isn’t scoring touchdowns.
“Got a wig for his wig …”
by Kenny on May 12, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
Needed a little “He’ll save children, but not Wazzu’s children”
by jakldawg on May 12, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions
At Cal, enough people know the alma mater that it is discernable when the band plays it after games.
As for “Bow Wow for Washington,” the replacement IS for the alma mater and not the fight song.
by Doug in SF on May 12, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
What about “Ted Just Admit It” by Jane’s Addiction – after all, Ted Bundy was a Husky.
by DC Trojan on May 12, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
Jane Wyman was hot back in her day. Falcon Crest is the bombdiggity.
by socalbryan on May 12, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
Pocket full of horses, raped the shit out of bears.
Threw a knife into heaven and could kill with a stare.
Whoever made that video seriously needs to throw a credit towards Cox & Combes. Shit, they shoulda just submitted the cartoon by Brad Neely with the Cox & Combes song.
by Joshua on May 12, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
@ #10
W.T.F……Please tell me Ms. Peachez is a man that likes to act like….well….MS. Peachez.
God, I love u tube.
by shovel pass on May 12, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions
it reminds me of lali puna’s cover of georgio moroder’s ‘together in electric dreams’ for some reason.
by kleph on May 12, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions
Given the recent state of football for Huskers , I recommend something on the soft as pudding side.
by Mike Pigott on May 12, 2008 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
Bill Conti=LSU grad. Mark Emmert=UW President and former LSU-BR Chancellor.
Hopefully this new song is not a ripoff of “Hey Fightin’ Tigers” (“Hey Fightin’ Huskies” just doesn’t have the same ring to it).
by Studley on May 12, 2008 6:19 PM EDT reply actions
As for the Dardanelles being “…easy to pass through…”
Winston Churchill begs to differ.
by StageCoach on May 12, 2008 6:58 PM EDT reply actions
let me lay it on the line, huskies have two on the vine
by gosouthgohard on May 12, 2008 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
@#24 as would the australians and new zealanders.
by kleph on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions
That was gangster. I’m gonna go try to get my wife to have sex with me with this in the background now.
by SpookyJuice on May 13, 2008 2:08 AM EDT reply actions
by the way…..Kanye West is already sampling this shit for his next album “For the last time, me and Pharrel. Williams are not fucking each other in the ass. I just like shopping a lot”
by SpookyJuice on May 13, 2008 2:09 AM EDT reply actions
@ 12 & the Alma Mater – Those of us who went to Penn State “know the god damn words”… or at least that version of it.
http://www.davidhanauer.com/people/jodi/jodi-psu-article/jodis_article.html
by Cock D on May 13, 2008 7:10 AM EDT reply actions
I think the fight song should have an AAAAAA… rhyme scheme, and be set to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.”
by CockDonor on May 13, 2008 10:20 AM EDT reply actions
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