Lyrics by Onision
James Jackson (born Gregory James Daniel; November 11, 1985), known professionally by his online alias Onision ( oh-NEE-see-on), is an American YouTuber. His primary YouTube channel, "Onision", featured sketches and satirical clips; videos posted to his other channels focus on personal stories covering controversial topics as well as discussion with his viewers. As of July 2025, Jackson's main channel has received just under 2 million subscribers and over 290 million video views. A music video titled "Banana Song (I'm a Banana)", written and performed by Jackson, is his most-viewed video; as of October 2024, it had garnered over 95 million views. His activity both online and offline has attracted controversy and criticism from online media outlets and viewers alike, leading to event and platform bans, as well as the demonetization of his content on YouTube. Jackson has also been the subject of various allegations of abuse, sexual grooming of minors, and rape.
To discover the patterns in Onision's songs, you just have to read their lyrics carefully, paying attention not just to what they say, but how they are constructed.
Sometimes Onision's songs help us express what we think or feel. Is that the case for you?
