"Jackass 3-D" Soundtrack Lyrics

"Jackass 3D (Official Movie Soundtrack)" – Album Guide to Tracks and Key Scenes

Overview

Can a soundtrack make pain funnier? Jackass 3D answers with a gleeful collage: punk and oi! for group bravado, novelty oldies for irony, hair-metal for mock triumph, and a few classical blasts for “epic” punchlines. The film opens with an operatic twist on the franchise theme “Corona,” then shifts into Twisted Sister for a victory-lap credits sequence before detonating set-piece gags to everything from Roger Miller to Tchaikovsky.

The album collects those signatures plus new-and-exclusive touches: Karen O’s twangy cover of “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb, You Gotta Be Tough,” Weezer’s “Memories” with the cast on gang vocals, and Squeak E. Clean’s (Sam Spiegel) “Jackass Opera Mix” of “Corona.” According to Epitaph Records, the soundtrack released digitally on October 12, 2010, with a physical edition on October 26; Apple Music lists the set as a 13-track, ~35-minute compilation licensed from Paramount.

Questions & Answers

Who wrote the original cues?

Sam Spiegel (aka Squeak E. Clean) and Amjad Albasel are credited with original music; Spiegel also remixes the theme “Corona.”

Is there an official album and who put it out?

Yes—Jackass 3D (Official Movie Soundtrack) on Epitaph Records; digital 2010-10-12, CD 2010-10-26.

Which song carries the end credits?

Weezer’s “Memories” (with the cast on backing vocals) rolls over late-credits montage moments.

What’s the opening music?

“Corona (Jackass Opera Mix)” into Twisted Sister’s “The Kids Are Back.” The first is a tongue-in-cheek operatic take on the Minutemen theme.

Any exclusive tracks tied to the film?

CKY contributed “Afterworld” for the soundtrack release; Weezer’s “Memories” single doubled as a promo tie-in.

Who supervised and cleared the songs?

Music supervision is credited to Ben Hochstein, with music clearances handled by Aron Pinsky; Jasper Randall contracted choir forces for cues.

Trailer music?

Several trailers cut to tracks from the album era; Weezer’s “Memories” featured prominently in marketing.

Notes & Trivia

• Spike Jonze (film producer) also oversaw the album production; Karen O’s cover was cut specifically for this release, as Pitchfork reported.
• Weezer’s “Memories” video features the cast and clips from the movie; the band recorded gang vocals with them.
• The franchise theme “Corona” (Minutemen) returns as an operatic remix for the 3D opener.
• Classical punches are part of the humor vocabulary here: Wagner for parody, Tchaikovsky’s “1812” for the big blow-out finale.
• Many cues appear on screen but not all made the retail album—common for this series’ licensing style.

Genres & Themes

Punk / Oi! (Cock Sparrer, Smut Peddlers) → crew solidarity, chant-able swagger, montage fuel.

Hair-metal & hard-rock (Twisted Sister, The Blasters) → mock-heroic triumph after idiocy; fists in the air, then the fall.

Novelty oldies & country (Melanie; Roger Miller; Roger Alan Wade) → playful innocence and gallows humor; sweet melodies over stupidly dangerous ideas.

Classical “big guns” (Wagner; Tchaikovsky) → the joke is the contrast: high culture framing lowbrow chaos.

Tracks & Scenes

Scene placements are matched to named stunts as documented by credits, cue sheets, and reputable listings. Timings vary by cut; diegetic/non-diegetic noted where clear.

“Corona (Jackass Opera Mix)” – Squeak E. Clean
Scene: Slow-motion rainbow lineup that opens the film; Knoxville sets the stage just before micro-gags start (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: The franchise theme returns in mock-grand attire—mission statement and inside joke at once.

“The Kids Are Back” – Twisted Sister
Scene: Opening credits as the cast gets flung through quick hits in glossy slow-mo (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Hair-metal victory lap—announcing yet another round of voluntary disaster.

“Brand New Key” – Melanie
Scene: “Bungee Boogie”: Dave & Bam’s harnessed chaos, Dunn forced to redo after a botched attempt (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Sunny innocence vs. slapstick peril; the sugar makes the bruise funnier.

“Gonna Fly Now” – Bill Conti
Scene: Bam’s slow-mo Rocky gag—sucker-punch after the tossed water (non-diegetic/source-styled).
Why it matters: Borrowed triumph cues set up an immediate (and hilarious) undercut.

“Ride of the Valkyries” – Wagner
Scene: “Beauty and the Beast” parody sequence, amping the monster-movie tone (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: The most overused “epic” needle-drop deployed knowingly—a flex and a wink.

“I Got Your Number” – Cock Sparrer
Scene: A chanty punk push through one of the film’s kinetic prank runs (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Oi! as team sport—glue for montage energy.

“You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd” – Roger Miller
Scene: Knoxville clowns in front of actual buffalo as they charge him (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Lyric literalism turns risk into punchline; country cheer over real horns.

“Electric Avenue” – Eddy Grant
Scene: The namesake “Electric Avenue” bit (non-diegetic), shock gags synced to the chorus.
Why it matters: Title-as-setup; the pun lands with each jolt.

“I’m Shakin’” – The Blasters
Scene: Sweatsuit Cocktail aftermath and other grimly funny body-trials (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Retro R&B grit underscores the “why did we do that?” wobble.

“Invisible Man” – Smut Peddlers
Scene: High-tempo cuts around a mid-film barrage (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Skate-punk kinetics = montage octane.

“Mr. Touchdown, U.S.A.” – University of Michigan Band
Scene: Sports-gag build-up before the NFL kicker’s face-shot to Preston (diegetic-feeling pep tone).
Why it matters: Marching-band pomp makes the pratfall feel national.

“Boom Boom Pow” – Black Eyed Peas
Scene: Knoxville’s “grandpa” street-dance bit (non-diegetic/source mix).
Why it matters: Party gloss collides with geriatric makeup—pure Jackass dissonance.

“1812 Overture” – Tchaikovsky
Scene: The closing mega-explosion slow-mo set-piece (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Cannons, debris, and operatic absurdity—the franchise’s grand finale grammar.

“Memories” – Weezer (feat. the cast of Jackass 3D)
Scene: Late credits / photo-montage; recording-booth footage intercut with movie clips (non-diegetic).
Why it matters: Nostalgia with a wink; the sing-along doubles as brand self-mythmaking.

Also tied to this cycle: CKY’s “Afterworld” (soundtrack exclusive); Minutemen’s original “Corona” motif referenced via the Squeak E. Clean remix; assorted source/library stingers pepper brief gags.

Music–Story Links

• Mock-epic framing: “Corona” (opera mix) and “1812” bookend the film—high art bracketing low blows.
• Group identity: punk/oi! chants fuse nine solo egos into one squad; it’s the glue between stunts.
• Irony engine: sweet oldies (“Brand New Key,” Roger Miller) make danger feel like a playground—humor by contrast.
• Memory & myth: “Memories” turns behind-the-scenes into the story—aging pranksters, still a gang.

How It Was Made

Music leads: Sam Spiegel and Amjad Albasel supplied original cues; Squeak E. Clean’s remix of “Corona” headlines the opener. Music supervision by Ben Hochstein with clearances by Aron Pinsky, and choir contracting by Jasper Randall. As Pitchfork noted, Spike Jonze produced the album; Epitaph handled the release rollout. Per Apple Music and label notes, the album runs ~35 minutes across 13 tracks, blending legacy punk, novelty pop, classical cues, and new covers.

Reception & Quotes

Reviews framed the film as exactly what it promises, with 3D slow-motion and music heightening impact.

“The 3-D adds a pungent new dimension to brain-dead brilliance.” Rotten Tomatoes consensus

“Slow-motion… gives even a punch to the face a cinematic sensibility.” Flicks (AU/NZ/UK)

“Cheerfully pointless…and very precisely made.” The Guardian

Additional Info

• Weezer’s “Memories” was released August 10, 2010, to promote the film; the cast contributes backing vocals.
• Karen O’s “If You’re Gonna Be Dumb…” is this film’s new cover of the franchise’s de facto theme song.
• CKY’s “Afterworld” later appeared on the band’s B-Sides & Rarities compilation.
• Not every on-screen cue appears on the retail album (common for the series’ licensing approach).
• Classical cues are licensed recordings, not new orchestral sessions for the film.

Technical Info

• Title: Jackass 3D (Official Movie Soundtrack)
• Year / Type: 2010 / Film soundtrack (compilation + original cues)
• Original Music: Sam Spiegel (Squeak E. Clean); Amjad Albasel
• Album Production: Spike Jonze
• Music Supervision / Clearances: Ben Hochstein / Aron Pinsky; Choir Contractor: Jasper Randall
• Label & Releases: Epitaph — Digital: 2010-10-12; CD: 2010-10-26
• Selected notable placements: “Corona (Jackass Opera Mix)” (opening), “The Kids Are Back” (credits run-in), “Brand New Key” (Bungee Boogie), “Gonna Fly Now,” “Ride of the Valkyries,” “You Can’t Roller Skate in a Buffalo Herd,” “Electric Avenue,” “1812 Overture,” “Memories” (end-credits)
• Film Release: U.S. theatrical 2010-10-15 (Paramount)
• Run time (album): ~35 minutes

Canonical Entities & Relations

Sources: Epitaph Records; Apple Music; Discogs; IMDb (soundtracks & credits); Wikipedia (film & soundtrack); MoviesOST; Pitchfork; Rotten Tomatoes; ShotOnWhat; Box Office Mojo.

November, 12th 2025