The musical stylings of Nadya (i.e. the highly-talented Tina Fey) cannot be underestimated. Here are the official lyrics to her sensational song The Big House:
Nadya: Hit it boys
This is Russia’s premier state funded hotel
We’re very proud of our eclectic clientele
Excellence in service since 1932
Don’t believe what you read in the online reviews
It’s the Big House
The perfect getaway
Welcome into the Big House
You’ll never get away
It’s no Hilton or no Hyatt
But you will have a riot
So please enjoy your stay
Here’s the dining room the menu is minimal
What the cook does to the food is criminal
Pull up a seat frog, grab yourself a stool
May I recommend you try our famous gruel
In the Big House
You’ll never be alone
Life ain’t bad in the Big House
No froggy, no
Check out after ten
Or eleven years
Make yourself at home
Accommodation here is far superior
Than anything else you will find in Siberia
Let me know if there’s anything you need
Everything’s free, money back guaranteed
Josh Groban: In the Big House you will not survive
When you arrive in the Big House, run for your life!
Nadya: It’s the Big House
The perfect getaway
Welcome into the Big House
You’ll never get away
For your security
I’ll keep the only key
Now please enjoy your stay
And here are some people who helped make sure The Big House was a song so good it’s stuck in our heads:
Performed by Tina Fey
With a special appearance by Josh Groban
Written by Bret McKenzie
Published by Fuzzy Muppet Songs (ASCAP)
Produced by Bret McKenzie and Mickey Petralia
Arranged by Chris Caswell
Orchestrations by Chris Caswell and Doug Walter
Vocals Recorded by Nick Wollage and John Van Nest
Josh Groban Vocals Recorded by Rich Spillberg
Band Recorded by David Bianco
Orchestra Recorded by Satoshi Mark Noguchi
Mixed by Mickey Petralia and Satoshi Mark Noguchi
Josh Groban appears courtesy of Reprise Records
