"A mind is like a parachute. It dosen't work if it's not open" -Frank Zappa-
Story behind the song
A favorite of mine from the day I first heard it,
this is my humble attempt.
All instruments and vocals by Michael Duran.
-Frank quotes-
"A mind is like a parachute.
It dosen't work if it's not open."
Frank was an American multi-instrumentalist musician, composer, and bandleader.
His work is characterized by nonconformity, free-form improvisation, sound experiments, musical virtuosity, and satire of American culture.
Born:
Frank Vincent Zappa,
Dec 21, 1940, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died:
Dec 4, 1993, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting place:
Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park and Mortuary
Lyrics
Frank Zappa
I'm The Slime
1973 Warner Brothers album
The Mothers of Invention
Over-Night Sensation
lyrics;
I am gross and perverted
I'm obsessed 'n deranged
I have existed for years
But very little has changed
I'm the tool of the Government
And industry too
For I am destined to rule
And regulate you
I may be vile and pernicious
But you can't look away
I make you think I'm delicious
With the stuff that I say
I'm the best you can get
Have you guessed me yet?
I'm the slime oozin' out
From your TV set
You will obey me while I lead you
And eat the garbage that I feed you
Until the day that we don't need you
Don't go for help . . . no one will heed you
Your mind is totally controlled
It has been stuffed into my mold
And you will do as you are told
Until the rights to you are sold
That's right, folks . . .
Don't touch that dial
Well, I am the slime from your video
Oozin' along on your livin' room floor
I am the slime from your video
Can't stop the slime, people, lookit me go
I am the slime from your video
Oozin' along on your livin' room floor
I am the slime from your video
Can't stop the slime, people, lookit me go
Frank Zappa 1973