Wonderboy

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"Wonderboy"

Single by Tenacious D
Released	2002
Format	CD
Genre	Comedy Rock
Length	04:06
Label	Sony Music International
Producer(s)	Dust Brothers
Chart positions
#34 (UK) #48 (Australia)
Tenacious D singles chronology
"Tribute" (2002)	"Wonderboy" (2002)	"Fuck Her Gently" (2004)

For other uses see Wonder boy

"Wonderboy" is the first single from Tenacious D's self titled debut album. It was released December 24, 2002. The song peaked at #34 in the UK and #48 in Australia; the video, directed by Spike Jonze, was also well-received. The song's intent is to parody and pay tribute to both the fantasy genre and power/epic metal. The lyrics tell the tale of an unlikely superhero, portrayed by Black in the video, as he forms an alliance with his mandolin-wielding archrival Young Nasty Man (KG) and attempts to destroy a fire-breathing hydra (Mucky-Muck Man), which is not seen in the video, but is mentioned in the song. Ultimately, Wonderboy perishes, having been run through by his own sword. The fates of Young Nasty Man and the hydra remain unknown.

The lyrics of the song (particularly the line "That's levitation, homes.") are frequently referenced on ESPN's Sportscenter, most often by Stuart Scott, when a basketball player gets big air on a dunk.