[Verse 1]
The building’s on fire, everybody run!
Sirens are screaming, but I’m having fun.
Fireman says, “Buddy, you’d better take flight!”
I said, “Are you kidding? I look GREAT in this light!”
Smoke in the background, flames on the shelf,
Perfect opportunity to photograph myself.
The ceiling starts falling, somebody yells, “FLEE!”
But first—
LET’S TAKE A SELFIE!
[Chorus]
Let’s take a selfie!
This seems like a good idea!
Let’s take a selfie!
Move a little closer, dear!
If there’s danger all around me,
That’s exactly where I’ll be—
I could run and save my life…
But first—
LET’S TAKE A SELFIE!
[Verse 2]
Standing on a cliff about a thousand feet high,
Sign says KEEP BACK, but I know that’s a lie.
One little step and it’s certain demise,
But look at that canyon reflected in my eyes!
Backing toward the edge for a better POV,
“Could somebody hold my drink and take one of me?”
Loose rock underneath me, gravity’s free—
Wait! Portrait mode!
LET’S TAKE A SELFIE!
[Chorus]
Let’s take a selfie!
This seems like a good idea!
Let’s take a selfie!
Move a little closer, dear!
If there’s danger all around me,
That’s exactly where I’ll be—
I could run and save my life…
But first—
LET’S TAKE A SELFIE!
[Short Banjo Solo — fast and playful]
[Verse 3]
There’s a bear in the woods and he’s coming my way,
The ranger said, “Back up!” I heard, “Make his day!”
He’s showing his teeth, he’s beginning to charge,
But I need something next to me to show that he’s large.
I’m crouching beside him, I’m down on one knee,
“Hey, Mr. Bear! Could you look over here, please?”
Everyone’s running, but they’re ruining the scene—
LET’S TAKE A SELFIE!
[Verse 4]
Funeral procession, everybody dressed in black,
The family is grieving, but I’m standing in the back.
The mood is pretty somber, everybody’s in despair,
But I caught my reflection—damn, I’ve got amazing hair.
I throw up a peace sign, smile one-two-three,
The widow turns around and says, “Are you kidding me?!”
I whisper, “Sorry for your loss…” respectfully—
Then turn toward the casket—
LET’S TAKE A SELFIE!
[Bridge]
Tornado? Selfie!
Getting arrested? Selfie!
Car crash blocking up the street? SELFIE!
Bull running toward me?
Train coming through?
Standing at a crime scene?
Ooh, this one needs TWO!
At the edge of Niagara,
On a safari,
In the middle of a riot—
Everybody say CHEESE!
[Final Chorus]
Let’s take a selfie!
This seems like a good idea!
Let’s take a selfie!
Death is getting pretty near!
If my final earthly moment
Gets a hundred likes or three,
Then tell my friends I died doing
What came naturally!
Don’t call an ambulance!
Don’t rescue me!
Just get my good side—
LET’S! TAKE! A! SELFIEEEEEE!
[Spoken Outro]
“Okay, one more.
I had my eyes closed.”