'American Idol' hopeful "General" Larry Platt performed 'Pants on the Ground' on 'The View' yesterday, and explained how his song against droopy drawers came about.

The spry 62-year-old Platt, who became a sensation after appearing on last week's 'American Idol' auditions, looked as dapper as ever as he rapped in front of 'The View's' studio audience, then took a moment to describe to Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck what inspired the song.

Watch the video after the jump.'American Idol' hopeful "General" Larry Platt performed 'Pants on the Ground' on 'The View' yesterday, and explained how his song against droopy drawers came about.

The spry 62-year-old Platt, who became a sensation after appearing on last week's 'American Idol' auditions, looked as dapper as ever as he rapped in front of 'The View's' studio audience, then took a moment to describe to Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck what inspired the song.

Watch the video from TV's Top 5! below.