Steve's Lava Chicken: What is Jack Black's viral A Minecraft Movie song heading for the Top 40?

It's tasty as hell - but where *has* this Steve's Lava Chicken song come from? Here's everything you need to know as it eyes its Top 40 debut

Steve's Lava Chicken Song Jack Black A Minecraft Movie TikTok

Every so often, a movie soundtrack totally transcends the big screen to make its mark on the Official Chart. Think We Don't Talk About Bruno's seven-week stint at the summit at the height of Encanto mania, Ryan Gosling's epic air punch I'm Just Ken and Wicked's recent hat-trick of Top 20 singles courtesy of Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Well, now, there's a new soundtrack looking to replicate such success. Enter: Steve's Lava Chicken.

Taken from A Minecraft Movie, the brilliantly-bonkers Steve's Lava Chicken is performed by actor - and one half of Tenacious D - Jack Black.

Having already broken into the Official Singles Chart Top 100, and debuted inside the Official Trending Chart Top 5, Steve's Lava Chicken is on course to claim a brand-new peak in the UK this Friday (April 18).

But what on earth is the song all about, and could it be a future Number 1 contender? Let's delve into it.

What is the Steve's Lava Chicken song?

Steve's Lava Chicken is a song taken from 2025 action/adventure film A Minecraft Movie, starring Jason Momoa (Garrett), Sebastian Hansen (Henry), Emma Myers (Natalie) and, of course, Jack Black (Steve).

Steve's Lava Chicken Song Jack Black A Minecraft Movie TikTok

Who sings the Steve's Lava Chicken song?

Steve's Lava Chicken is performed by Jack Black.

As a member of American comedy rock duo Tenacious D, Jack's already achieved two UK Top 40 singles (Wonderboy and POD) and three Top 40 albums (Tenacious D, The Pick Of Destiny and Rize Of The Fenix).

His highest-charting UK hit to date was earned as a solo artist. Peaches, taken from 2023's The Super Mario Bros. movie, peaked at Number 28 here.

What film is Steve's Lava Chicken song from?

Steve's Lava Chicken is featured in 2025's A Minecraft Movie.

Steve's Lava Chicken Song Jack Black A Minecraft Movie TikTok

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Where has Steve's Lava Chicken song peaked on the UK charts?

Steve's Lava Chicken has claimed a Number 77 peak in the UK...so far. This week, it looks to make its Official Top 40 debut, currently tracking for a climb to Number 23.

What is the Steve's Lava Chicken TikTok trend?

Steve's Lava Chicken is going viral for many reasons, to be honest. Whether it's user-uploaded EDM remixes, the soundtrack to kids unboxing McNugget Happy Meals or fans covering the track in their native tongue (it kinda hits in Icelandic), its uses are (almost) endless.

What album is Steve's Lava Chicken taken from?

The song is lifted from A Minecraft Movie's official soundtrack.

What are the Steve's Lava Chicken song lyrics from A Minecraft Movie?

La-la-la-lava, ch-ch-ch-chicken,
Steve's Lava Chicken, yeah, it's tasty as hell,
Ooh, mamacita, now you're ringing the bell,
Crispy and juicy, now you're having a snack,
Ooh, super spicy, it's a lava attack.

Listen to Jack Black's Steve Lava Chicken from A Minecraft Movie:

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The song is only 34 seconds though… surely they can make a longer one! Not a fan of short songs.