Lyric discussion by GarettM 

Cover art for I'm on a Boat lyrics by Lonely Island, The

You guys are over simplifying this song. Like most rap songs, its meaning is much deeper than it appears.

It's clear by the theme of this song that the boat is a metaphor for Jesus Christ. No one can stop them, and everyone should take notice (as they claim in the lyrics) because their faith is so firmly planted.

The references about the experience on the boat be wonderful can be equated to happiness that leading Christian life brings, and the sadness and emptiness the opposite imposes.

Near the end of the song the lyrics suggest that they thought they'd never be on a boat, which is obviously a silly thing to say since "being on a boat" in not a difficult goal to reach :P With these lyrics they are emphasizing that its a silly thing to think you can't or won't be accepted to the Kingdom of the Lord. All you need to do is accept Jesus Christ into your life, you can find out more at http://www.thetruthforyouth.com

"Like Kevin Garnett, anything is possible!"

Song Meaning

That is a joke, right? Both Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer are Jewish...

Oh GOD really? I guess I'll have to stop listening to their music. I sure hope Jorma isn't, he's my hero.

/autobots-roll-out

Even if they weren't jewish, how is talking about being on the MUTHA FUCKIN' boat about Christ or his message?