Yahoo Sports & Associated Press Post "Yao Ming Song" Lyrics - GOOD JOB CHANCE!!!!!!!!

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news/ap/20021231/ap-yaossong-lyrics.html

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'It's a Ming Thing'

December 31, 2002

HOUSTON (AP) -- Lyrics to the song ``It's a Ming Thing,'' a tribute to Houston Rockets center Yao Ming, to the tune of the soccer-fan anthem ``Ole, Ole, Ole:''

CHORUS: ADVERTISEMENT


Yao Ming, Yao Ming-Yao Ming-Yao Ming, Yao Ming, Yao Ming

Yao Ming, Yao Ming-Yao Ming-Yao Ming, Yao Ming, Yao Ming

Yao Ming, Yao Ming-Yao Ming-Yao Ming, Yao Ming, Yao Ming

Yao Ming, Yao Ming-Yao Ming-Yao Ming, Yao Ming, Yao Ming

Without the Dream no one thought we'd survive,

For too long we've been deprived.

The final piece of the puzzle has arrived,

The missing link of a championship drive.

CHORUS

Yao Ming bust on the scene with a bling-bling,

Dominating other teams, it's a Ming Thing.

Envisioning Houston's dream of a ring-ring,

Reinvigorating Clutch City, Yao Ming -- Scream!

CHORUS
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Chance...I just want to say again, you're awesome. GREAT JOB!

 

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news/ap/20021231/ap-yaossong.html

Follow the bouncing ball and sing with Ming
By MARK BABINECK, Associated Press Writer
December 31, 2002

HOUSTON (AP) -- A song inspired by Yao Ming is sweeping the city. No wonder -- it's simple, has a peppy beat and is easy to dunk to.

Houston Rockets fans have been singing the infectious chorus of ``It's a Ming Thing'' for weeks. ADVERTISEMENT


You can, too. Just chant ``Yao Ming, Yao Ming-Yao Ming-Yao Ming, Yao Ming, Yao Ming'' to the tune of the soccer-fan anthem ``Ole, Ole, Ole.''

The song was penned before the 7-foot-6 Yao even signed a contract with the Rockets as the No. 1 pick in the draft. And it's getting into people's heads, especially now that the Chinese center is blossoming just two months into his NBA career.

``Subconsciously, I found myself singing it at home,'' Rockets coach Rudy Tomjanovich said. ``I find myself wailing through the house, 'Yao Ming, Yao Ming-Yao Ming-Yao Ming.'''

The song was written by Chance McClain, a real estate appraiser, and Kevin Ryan, a graphic artist. They grew up together in the area and have churned out other tunes, usually lighthearted looks at the Houston sports scene. But ``It's a Ming Thing'' is their big number.

McClain wrote the song while driving on the highway after learning Rockets guard Steve Francis drew the lottery ball for the No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft, allowing the team to draft Yao.

The duo's songs have led to several local commercial jingles and a record deal, with the first CD due Jan. 7. It's called ``Greatest Hit,'' a nod to the Yao-inspired song that's getting air play from Houston to Shanghai and points in between, including ESPN.

``We're kind of poking fun at ourselves with our title. We know most people will be buying the album for that song,'' Ryan said. ``We have no idea all the places it's being played. It's just kind of gotten passed around the world.''

The song originally was available for free on the Internet. But now that there's commercial demand, only a snippet can be downloaded legally.

The first verse of the 2-minute, 14-second song recalls the days when Hakeem Olajuwon led the Rockets to consecutive NBA titles in the 1990s:

``Without the Dream no one thought we'd survive,/ For too long we've been deprived./ The final piece of the puzzle has arrived,/ The missing link of a championship drive.''

Yao is establishing himself in the NBA quicker than many thought. He is averaging 13.1 points, 7.6 rebounds and two blocks, while ranking second in the league in shooting percentage (.567).

He says he likes the song, although he blushed when told it's playing in China, where Rockets games are broadcast in the morning.

``They call it 'Breakfast with Yao,' and our song is played before each game,'' McClain said.

Other McClain-Ryan songs include an homage to former Rockets reserve forward Matt Bullard called ``Air Bull,'' as well as ones about Rockets guard Moochie Norris' ever-changing hairstyles and flamboyant former Astros pitcher Jose Lima. There's even an ode to new Astros second baseman Jeff Kent and his mustache.

McClain tried to get the Houston Texans to bite on their version of a fight song, but the team chooses to promote one performed by country star and Houston-area native Clay Walker.

McClain and Ryan have no grand expectations about their suddenly percolating musical careers. They understand how quickly success can fade.

``We know,'' McClain said, ``we're the Macarena.''

 

He has a great one! I forget where i heard it, but i liked it alot.

 

Here it is, there's a link to listen to it down a bit on the page:

http://www.houstonprofootball.com/song.html

 

couldn't you just name your pet "chewbacca" and if Lucas came after you...just say you were referring to your pet...not his hairy ape?