stephen lynch
Stephen Lynch is a wickedly clever, musically talented, very adorably cute — oh, and absolutely demented — comedic musician based in New York. His songs poke fun at such topics as stalking, gerbiling (should that have one or two Ls?), hermaphrodism, gay friendships, the Special Olympics, mental illness, necrophilia and more! It’s the quite politically incorrect sort of thing that I should probably feel guilty about liking. Color me lowbrow for a cute guy with a sweet singing voice.
OK, so his web site sucks, and I mean like really, *really* sucks (yeah, yeah, look who’s talking and all that… but his is supposed to be a commercial web site, after all; mine’s just a more expensive version of a vanity plate). And he’s apparently straight. Maybe the two are related? Anyway, I forgive him both sins.
So… I caught just the last few minutes of his Comedy Central special months ago, and immediately went looking for his stuff. His mailing list announcements about his upcoming performances and the like sound and feel more like email from a real friend than from someone you saw on TV to whom you’re really just an address in a database. But I eat it up anyway.
So this evening he sends an email about a last-minute gig he got on NBC’s Late Friday show at 1:35am. I managed to catch it, but they only gave him five minutes, and he didn’t get to sing the complete versions of either of the two songs he performed (including one of my faves, “If I Were Gay…”). I was really bummed, because the opening act of the co-hosts and the comic following him were both really +boring +dumb -funny.
In his email he also reported that the half-hour Comedy Central special will be rebroadcast Friday, May 24 at 10:30pm Eastern and Pacific time. This time I’ve got to remember to tape it. He’s also got some northeast appearances the rest of this month, but nothing nearer DC than NYC, unfortunately.
[ADDENDUM 2003-04-23 09:26: I had read/heard that Stephen doesn’t want his lyrics published online, so I emailed to ask him about this. He emailed me back yesterday that he appreciated me asking, and that he would like to ask to have them removed. The lyrics are published in the CD notes, so it’s easy enough to get them by getting his CDs… which I highly recommend, as they’re very funny. So I’ve deleted the two comments that included lyrics, and will delete any future ones that include lyrics as well.]
[Note 01.21.2004: I’ve now closed the comments on this entry as it seems to be attracting a significant amount of spam comments I then have to clean up.]
Comments
STEPHEN LYNCH IS GREAT!! I FIRST HEARD “SPECIAL FRED” AT A PARTY AND I HAVE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD IN MY LIFE. I WENT OUT 3 DAYS LATER AND BOUGHT THE ALBUM. EVERY SONG ON IT IS HILARIOUS!! IT’S DIFINATLY MY FAV CD.
Posted by: danny | September 17, 2002 08:12 PM
it’s special ed
Posted by: yo danny | October 26, 2002 08:25 PM
Dude hes right it’s special fred… getta life
Posted by: uhm no | October 31, 2002 10:31 PM
Does anyone have the chords and lyrics for “Special Fred”….this song is so great….and since I have a personal relationship with some special friends, I would love to play it for them. Thanks!
Posted by: Bob Kronemeyer | November 16, 2002 12:11 PM
This man is the only person left that can make you laugh like there is nothing else important in the world!!
Would love to know when he is comming to the Philly. area.
Posted by: mark | November 16, 2002 07:13 PM
just finished watching his comedy cental special and went looking for info on him this was the third time i watched it i laughed more than the other times and your right his site sucks so thanks for this one
Posted by: kailyn | November 16, 2002 07:29 PM
actually…there are 2 versions of the “special song” one is fred and one is ed. i’ve heard them both but i think special fred is more common…i saw it on comedy central presents, (The Story of Stephen and His Hilariously Funny Songs of a Suggestive and Questionable Nature)stephen kicks ass!
Posted by: katie | November 19, 2002 08:18 PM
I love Stephen! He has the funniest lyric plors and hsi *amazingly* cute! I’m sick of people dissing him out because of his “absurd profanity”! First Eminem, now this. Long live Stephen Lynch!
Posted by: Nikki | November 23, 2002 06:38 PM
want lyrics can you get them for me and e-mail them to me
Posted by: Bob | November 27, 2002 08:01 PM
does ne one have the lyrics for Special Olympics by Stephen Lynch? If you can please email them to me
thanks Jeff
Posted by: Jeff | December 4, 2002 02:50 PM
Just search for Stephen Lynch lyrics on google man :)
Posted by: Dan | December 13, 2002 03:33 AM
umm first of all… the song about Stephen’s retarded friend is called “special fred” and “special Ed”!! Stephen has performed it both ways. He has also called it “special Friend” so you all need to calm down!
Second.. if you go to lyricsplanet.com, you can get all of Stephen Lynch’s lyrics.
And thats all I have to say about that
*dont stick a gerbil up your butt!!* :P
Posted by: Christina | December 18, 2002 08:48 AM
hey christina!! guard rocks! oh yeah, your shirt is gay, ha ha
Posted by: Sarah | December 18, 2002 08:51 AM
Stephen Lynch is GREAT!!!!! I heard him on Comedy Central probably a bajillion years ago, but i finaly got BOTH his cds today (A little bit special and Superhero) Super hero is the best!
Posted by: Her Royal Kooness | December 20, 2002 09:20 PM
I love Stephen Lynch and his songs they are HILARIOUS, and I want to get his CDz, but I can’t find them for sale anywhere but online. Does anyone know any stores you can walk into and buy the CDz and not have to order them?
Posted by: Kaite | January 5, 2003 05:38 PM
He’s the funniest comedian ever. I saw his special on CC and he’s my new guilty pleasure.
I really like your website, but the colum on the left doesnt work. Or maybe thats just me…
Posted by: Kristina | January 6, 2003 01:41 AM
is there any other sites to get stephen’s lyrics
other than lyrics planet
Posted by: Alex | January 9, 2003 08:23 PM
here you go…check out these links for more lynch
www.5-1.org/bestfriends
/drstephen
and for a dead on impression of “that guy from Smashing Pumpkins” :
www.5-1.org/keys
Posted by: C | January 23, 2003 06:30 PM
Stephen Lynch Is The Man, but right now he needs our help! Go to www.comedycentral.com and then into the Stand-Up section. They’re having this “Stand-Up Showdown” and at the moment, he’s number 2. Vote for him to bring him to the Top position and Comedy Central will give him another 30 min show!!! Groovy or what?
Posted by: Dave | January 23, 2003 08:47 PM
Oh, yeah. This thing ends on Feb 2nd, so tell yer friends to vote too.
Posted by: Dave Again | January 23, 2003 08:49 PM
its fred
Posted by: X | January 25, 2003 08:32 AM
hey, will someone please email me all Stephen Lynch’s song lyrics? that would be great. thanx. my email address is Bgurl6389@netscape.net
Posted by: Alyssa | January 25, 2003 09:45 PM
hey i love stephen lynch, but i cannot find his lyrics to “hepmaphrodite” or “Super hero” or “Special olymics” if u can get the..ANY ONE! will u email them 2 me??? fairygurl1507@yahoo.com
thanx!
Posted by: Jenna | January 26, 2003 12:38 PM
HI EVEYONE I NEVER KNEW I HAD SO MANY ADMIRRORS THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT AND VOTE FOR ME EARLY AND OFTEN.
Posted by: Stephen lynch | January 30, 2003 09:04 AM
WHERES HIS LYRICS??!!! YOU TELL LIES!! YOU LIAH!!! LIES!!!!!….. LIES!!!
Posted by: brittany | January 30, 2003 08:28 PM
HEyy….if anyone knows the lyrics to “special olympics” can u please email them to me?! thanks
Posted by: lauren | February 1, 2003 08:14 PM
stephen lych is funny as hell i first saw him on comedy central and now i cant get special fred out of my head
Posted by: cory cook | February 3, 2003 03:54 PM
if anyone can find an mp3 or something of the sort of special fr/ed i’d really appreciate it if you emailed the site to me at lov1lord@aol.com we’re doing a show on valentine’s and i’d love to play that song thanks you guys i just need to hear it to get the strums correct mmwa!
Posted by: drstephencanlickmylips | February 4, 2003 04:54 PM
funny he is
Posted by: tim | February 9, 2003 11:46 AM
heehee stephen lynch is the best my friends & I are loyal friends we’ve all decided our favorite song is the “If I were gay” one lol just got another of his CD today too
Posted by: /rumpy | February 9, 2003 08:13 PM
I love Lynch! Stephen os amazing! HIs songs totally kick ass and i cant wait to watch his comedy central thing on tv again in may! email me with his lyrics at pigertaws@hotmail.com
Posted by: Megan Swiggard | February 10, 2003 12:30 PM
Hey, if anyone has the lyrics to any of his songs or know how to find them e mail me at Hryptr45@aol.com(Please us a heading that will catch my attention so that I wont accidentally delete it!)The song I want the most is the masterbation song he sang at the world comedy tour in ausralia!
Posted by: Hunter | February 12, 2003 06:04 PM
I LOVE Stephen Lynch! my FAVORITE one is gynecologist! its GRRREAT! lol! ROCK ON to all you stephen lynch fans!!! he’s the BEST!!!!
Posted by: Karli | February 20, 2003 07:45 PM
it is funny sad happy!!! i love it
Posted by: Sunny! | February 24, 2003 09:53 PM
Stephen Lynch is FUCKING FUNNY! Stephen, if you’re reading this, go on tour with Rob Paravonian and stop by Binghamton, NY. By the way, if anyone knows the lyrics to Stephen Lynch’s Special Olympics or anyof his other songs, or a place where i can hear them, please email me. Thanks.
Posted by: Aaron | February 25, 2003 06:18 PM
Stephen Lynch is easily the funnienst comedian on the planet. Could someone please e-mail me the lyrics to special olympics. thanks.
Posted by: Zach | February 27, 2003 08:47 PM
There was nothing more funny then listening to Stephen play on the Opie and Athoney show. He played his best songs there.
Posted by: Ed | February 28, 2003 03:33 PM
Stephen Lynch is so fucking HOTT, and i love his funny ass lyrics. He is a comic God. If you want lyrics go to www.lyricsplanet.com
Posted by: Stephanie | February 28, 2003 10:56 PM
No offense, but the lyrics to most of his songs are pretty easy to understand, if you listen
Posted by: mark | March 5, 2003 07:53 PM
I believe it is Totally F*** up to not have the lyrics on your website when you say you have them
but if any body do have them emailt them to me at lildragon_85@hotmail.com
Posted by: Anthony | March 11, 2003 11:34 AM
hey, does anyone have the lyrics to superhero? thats my fave song!!!
Posted by: Brooke | March 15, 2003 12:20 PM
If anyone can manage it, I would defintely recommend going to see him live…it’s definitely worth it. I just saw him in SF on Wed night and he totally rocked…personalized autographed CD, baby, yeah!
He’s hysterically funny live…you’ll laugh to the point of asphyxiation, he’s so good.
Posted by: I wanna be a superhero | March 16, 2003 05:10 PM
If anyone can manage it, I would defintely recommend going to see him live…it’s definitely worth it. I just saw him in SF on Wed night and he totally rocked…personalized autographed CD, baby, yeah!
He’s hysterically funny live…you’ll laugh to the point of asphyxiation, he’s so good.
Posted by: I want to be a superhero! | March 16, 2003 05:10 PM
On a few sites it says “this artist does not wish to have his lyrics posted”.
This is most likely the reason why he doesn’t have his lyrics posted on his site.
Posted by: Ash | March 17, 2003 10:59 PM
If anyone knows the lyrics to “Special Olympics” would you please e-mail them to me i cant find them anywhere and that is like the greatest song lol well my email is MIDTOWNREJECTX@aol.com
Posted by: Lauren | March 18, 2003 04:08 PM
As an update, which I’ve also posted in a new journal entry, Stephen will be performing at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 11.
Posted by: thom | March 25, 2003 10:14 PM
Can sumone email me the lyrics to Special Olympics please?? prittypwincess01@aol.com is my email adress. thank u!
Posted by: Paige | March 27, 2003 11:02 AM
stephen lynch kiks ass!!! kill a kitten is the funniest song ive ever heard….we always get a huge response when we play that and gynecologist at parties……funny shit.
Posted by: damien | March 29, 2003 08:36 AM
-does ne1 have lyrics 2 “fat friend” or the masturbation song?-thanx
Posted by: dennis | April 19, 2003 12:21 AM
I’ve been looking for “Gerbil” lyrics everywhere and i cant find them. if you know could you e-mail them to me?
Posted by: Molly | April 19, 2003 04:36 PM
omg!!!! stephen lynch is the funniest comedian alive! he so kicks ass! i am so glad that he won on comedy central! anyways, for all of you that want the lyrics to his songs, why don’t you just buy his cd? you will get the lyrics that you so badly want, and you will be helping out stephen by him getting more $$$$. so stop asking and start buying… omg, i sound like an advertiser! oh well. Remember Stephen Lynch is #1
Posted by: now im special2 | April 23, 2003 03:48 PM
HELL YES STEPHEN LYNCH IS THE HOTTEST, CUTEST, FUNNIEST, AND SEXIEST GUY IN THE WHOLE WORLD!!!!!….. I JUST SAW HIM IN CONCERT AT THE STATE THEATRE IN PORTLAND, MAINE AND HE IS SOOOOO FREAKING SEXY……. I LOVE HIM AND I WANT TO HAVE HIS BABIES!!!!!!!!!!!!…. LITTERALLY NO LIE…… LIKE THAT OTHER GURL SAID IT’S NOT PEOPHILE IF I’M WILLING……HAHAHA……… JUST KIDDING BUT SERIOUSLY HE IS THE GREATEST GUY AND I SALUTE HIM FOR DOING WHAT HE DOES!!!!!!…. HE IS MY KING!!!…….. AND MY ALMIGHTY GOD THAT I WORSHIP!!!! SINCERELY, LYDIA
Posted by: Lydia Powell | May 5, 2003 06:34 PM
hey. so the part that stephen lynch sings in special olympics, is it… “but i kid when i sing, cuz these games are a beautifull thing, okay really im just avoiding carma cuz i know that my children can be born criple, blind, retarded, and i’ll have to spend all my time… at the special olympics.” please please if anyone knows those few lines, e-mail me. i can’t find a version where he doesn’t stumble over that part. thanks, sarah
Posted by: Sarah | May 8, 2003 10:28 PM
I would so do Stephen. But I’d be just as happy to shrink him down and put him in my pocket to party.
Stephen Lynch rocks my world.
Posted by: Ivee | May 9, 2003 10:08 PM
Hey, Stephen Lynch is like a bro to me. He is nothing but the best. I so would love to get his email so I can ask him my few questions that I have for him. If anyone know’s it. Email it to me. Or if Stephen is reading this reply because I would love to share my takes on life as you have shared yours with me and the world. Sucks that his first CD is sold out. I didn’t even know he had one out. Well, mahalo for all your time and peace out.
Posted by: Lovefeather55 | May 12, 2003 02:28 AM
hes the man
Posted by: Andrew | May 14, 2003 03:07 PM
does any one know the lyrics or where to find the lyrics of special fred that is the funniest song i was laughing so hard tears came out of my eyes stephen lynch rocks and is so so sexy
Posted by: alexis heinekamp | May 15, 2003 01:22 PM
I love your website and enjoy your songs very much, would you send me a copy of the lyrics to the camel toe song? And is there a way to download the song itself?Among others.
Posted by: Ronald Huffman | May 20, 2003 01:41 PM
I was under the impression that Stephen Lynch did not want his lyrics posted on the internet.
Posted by: Zero Savad | May 22, 2003 05:26 PM
I’m sorry but i don’t think Stephen Lynch is that funny…his song “Specail Olympics” really upset me. Mostly because i not only coahc special olypmics teams i have a brother in it. So all you people who do think it’s okay y’all are sick
Posted by: Allison | May 22, 2003 10:14 PM
Hey ALL !
Stephen is soooo amazing, seen him live 3 times now. It just gets better and better. I have a stephen site up now www.lynch-mob.net It has info and pictures from the philly & portland shows. (Taken by me,I’m a photography major in college). Check out the site for info on Mark Teich and Drew Lynch too! (sign the guestbook please. thanks)
Cara
Posted by: Cara | May 25, 2003 01:30 PM
Stephen lynch kick ass…..his cd rocks
Posted by: Jeremy Day | June 3, 2003 02:05 PM
I really don’t have much to say besides Stephen is DEAD sexy, and is the funniest man alive.
Posted by: Christina K | June 5, 2003 10:22 AM
im watchin his comedy and he’s sexy and funny
Posted by: kira | June 13, 2003 11:54 PM
stephen lynch kicks ass! hes the most funnest singer in the world he’s great!
Posted by: kenny rice | June 14, 2003 01:09 PM
stephen lynch kicks ass! hes the most funnest singer in the world he’s great!
Posted by: kenny rice | June 14, 2003 01:10 PM
Allison, quit whining. You gotta have a sense of humor to appreciate his music. I have a nephew and a brother in special olympics, but the song is still funy as hell.
Posted by: Tony | June 19, 2003 03:56 PM
Anyone kno the name of that song that says something like ” you walked in while I was spankin it, I admit yeah I was really crankin it”
Posted by: Tony | June 19, 2003 03:57 PM
I think it is gay that you say you have the words to his songs on this website and you don’t. His songs are cool and all, but this website SUCKS!
Posted by: MAD | June 20, 2003 12:25 PM
First of all, nowhere on this site do I now state nor have I ever stated that I have Stephen’s lyrics here. In fact, I’ve stated very clearly that I’ve corresponded with Stephen and he has asked that his lyrics not be posted on the web, which is his right as the copyright holder, and that I will delete any that get posted here.
Posted by: Thom | June 20, 2003 04:09 PM
Hey!!If anyone wants to know the lyrics to “Special Fred” or “Special Olympics” then you can e-mail me my e-mail address is chelseyandjeremiaforever@hotmail.com
Posted by: Chelsey | June 25, 2003 11:50 AM
Hey there is a new msg board on his site www.stephenlynch.com
he was on last call with carson daly two nights ago and he’ll be on comedy central (comic remix) a few times, it’s all on the site/ msg board. and it’s ed.
Posted by: xiola | June 27, 2003 12:07 AM
Ya I love stephen lynch but I can’t find any of his cds anywhere. It sucks…some people are turds.
Well anyways, this probably won’t be happening but I’d really appreciate it if somebody wants to be cool and send a few lyrics to me. If you do, I’ll….I’ll do something really nice for you.
Posted by: PaPeRDoLLRaVeN | July 12, 2003 02:33 PM
What a nice blog.
Posted by: postal code | July 24, 2003 09:39 AM
Hey!!!!!!!!
i love stephen so much and hes the only guy ive seen thats hot and funny on tv haha. plus his voice is great! i dont no how he gets his ideas but they are hella funny! ok well hes duh best!!!!!!
Posted by: Allison | August 14, 2003 09:05 PM
So quiet lately. Any more comment please.
Posted by: whois | August 22, 2003 10:04 PM
Stephen is really funny, but if you guys arew looking for other funny comedians, check out Jonny Sanchez, Robert Hawkins, and best of all, Mitch Hedburg. All of them are funny.
Posted by: Brian | October 3, 2003 10:54 PM
I love Stephens songs! they are ABSLOUTELY the best out there. When i have a bad day i just think of his songs. Especially “Oh Bin Ladden”.
IF ANY BODY KNOWS WHERE TO GET LYRICS, PLEASE E-MAIL ME!!!
Posted by: Andrew | October 20, 2003 08:20 PM
He rawks… very funny stuff, speciallyt he Altar Boy song and Gynocolgist and the F your Sister, those are funny. I though that he didn’t want his lyrics posted ont he internet? o.O
Posted by: Shmee | October 27, 2003 08:11 PM
Whoever said Stephen’s lyrics were on lyricsplanet.com is wrong. I checked there and they don’t even have his name. So, my search for his lyrics continues … . .
Posted by: Ciel | November 6, 2003 09:19 PM
lol i like the special fred song, and the kill a kitten song, even tho its mean :( but its funny.
*loves futurama and stephen*
and its special FRED, listen closley.
Posted by: new person | January 18, 2004 03:43 PM