Did you know that the Internet's Annointed Meme-Singer was also Hella Based? Well you surely knew this if you listened to his greatest hit carefully. (www.youtube.com)

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Sixteen Tons Tay Zonday sings Merle Travis / Tennessee Ernie Ford! Sixteen Tons Lyrics: Some people say a man is made outta mudA poor man's made outta muscle...

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[-] umbraroze@piefed.social 16 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

(Tay Zonday's greatest hit is Chocolate Rain. A lot of people just remember the catchy melody. It's time to regard it as a prophetic artwork.)

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