The song "This Is My Ringtone" by Parry Gripp is a humorous song that references the popularity and obsession with owning an iPhone during the time it was released. The lyrics playfully mock those who do not have the latest iPhone model or are not on a particular phone carrier. The song begins with the line "This is my ringtone, it's on my iPhone," indicating that the singer is proud of his iPhone and the ringtone he has set on it. The line "No, you don't have one, you're on Verizon" suggests that the person being addressed does not have an iPhone because they are on a different phone carrier. The next lines continue to emphasize the singer's satisfaction of owning an iPhone by stating that they had to wait in line to get theirs, while the person they are singing to stayed home and did not acquire one. The line "You got no iPhone, yeah!" further highlights the singer's superiority in owning this coveted device. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Everybody look at me, I got 3G" multiple times. This refers to the iPhone 3G, which was the third-generation iPhone model released at that time. By repeating this line, Parry Gripp emphasizes the excitement and pride associated with owning the latest iPhone model. Overall, "This Is My Ringtone" is a fun and lighthearted song that pokes fun at the iPhone craze and those who do not have one. Parry Gripp playfully boasts about his iPhone and highlights the perceived status that comes with owning the latest and greatest technology.
