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Frank Zappa Cosmik Debris Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.88/10 [8 votes]Album: Apostrophe / Original Release Date: 1974-04-22Genre: RockSong Duration: 4 min 16 sec
Cosmik Debris
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
FRANK ZAPPA
- Cosmik Debris LyricsThe mystery man came over
And he said "I'm outta sight!"
He said for a nominal service charge
I could reach nirvana tonight
If I was ready, willing and able
To pay him his regular fee
He would drop all the rest of
His pressing affairs and devote
His attention to me
But I said "Look here brother
who you jiving with that cosmik debris?
Now who you jiving with that cosmik debris?
Look here brother, don't waste your time on me"
The mystery man got nervous
And he fidget around a bit
He reached in the pocket of his mystery robe
And he whipped out a shaving kit
Now I thought it was a razor
And a can of foaming goo
But he told me right then when the top popped open
There was nothin' his box won't do
With the oil of Aphrodite, and the dust of the Grand Wazoo
He said "You might not believe this, little fella
But it'll cure your asthma too"
And I said "Look here brother
Who you jiving with that cosmik debris?
Now what kind of a guru are you, anyway?
Look here brother, don't waste your time on me"
*(Don't waste your time)*
"I've got troubles of my own", I said
"And you can't help me out
So, take your meditations and your preparations
And ram it up your snout!"
"But I got the crystal ball", he said
And held it to the light
So I snatched it, all away from him
And I showed him how to do it right
I wrapped a newspaper 'round my head
So I looked like I was deep
I said some mumbo-jumbo, then
I told him he was going to sleep
I robbed his rings and pocketwatch
And everything else I found
I had that sucker hypnotized
He couldn't even make a sound
I proceeded to tell him his future, then
As long as he was hanging around
I said "The price of meat has just gone up
And your old lady has just gone down!"
And I said "Look here brother-who you
Jiving with that cosmik debris?
Now is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho?
Don't you know, you could make more money as a butcher?
So, don't waste your time on me"
Don't waste it, don't waste your time on me
*(Shante)*
And he said "I'm outta sight!"
He said for a nominal service charge
I could reach nirvana tonight
If I was ready, willing and able
To pay him his regular fee
He would drop all the rest of
His pressing affairs and devote
His attention to me
But I said "Look here brother
who you jiving with that cosmik debris?
Now who you jiving with that cosmik debris?
Look here brother, don't waste your time on me"
The mystery man got nervous
And he fidget around a bit
He reached in the pocket of his mystery robe
And he whipped out a shaving kit
Now I thought it was a razor
And a can of foaming goo
But he told me right then when the top popped open
There was nothin' his box won't do
With the oil of Aphrodite, and the dust of the Grand Wazoo
He said "You might not believe this, little fella
But it'll cure your asthma too"
And I said "Look here brother
Who you jiving with that cosmik debris?
Now what kind of a guru are you, anyway?
Look here brother, don't waste your time on me"
"I've got troubles of my own", I said
"And you can't help me out
So, take your meditations and your preparations
And ram it up your snout!"
"But I got the crystal ball", he said
And held it to the light
So I snatched it, all away from him
And I showed him how to do it right
I wrapped a newspaper 'round my head
So I looked like I was deep
I said some mumbo-jumbo, then
I told him he was going to sleep
I robbed his rings and pocketwatch
And everything else I found
I had that sucker hypnotized
He couldn't even make a sound
I proceeded to tell him his future, then
As long as he was hanging around
I said "The price of meat has just gone up
And your old lady has just gone down!"
And I said "Look here brother-who you
Jiving with that cosmik debris?
Now is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho?
Don't you know, you could make more money as a butcher?
So, don't waste your time on me"
Don't waste it, don't waste your time on me
*(Shante)*
Facts about Cosmik Debris
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Cosmik Debris is written and performed by Frank Zappa.
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It is first released on April 22, 1974 as part of Frank Zappa's album "Apostrophe" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, the 'Cosmik Debris' lyrics by Frank Zappa illustrate a cynical interaction with a strange man who presents magical ways of solving problems for a price, the narrator understands this and simply does not take him seriously. The figurative 'cosmic debris' is a death knell to the hackneyed and deceitful parts of spirituality and self-styled saints. Moreover, it alerts people not to get easily lured by false assurances and rather rely on their own discernment. On the other hand, Cosmik debris lyrics mostly highlight empowerment, contemplation, rage, social commentary, and self-assuredness. Through this, the song also points out the need of keeping up with the times in terms of thinking and through the expression of one's inner self and the ridicule of the quacks. The content of the lyrics includes some themes and language that are suitable for older audiences only. For instance, there are references to mysticism and sarcasm which might not be appropriate for young children. Nevertheless, the lyrics do not include any explicit mentions of violence, sex, or drug use, so they can be considered acceptable for the general public with parental guidance.
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Cosmik Debris falls under the genre Rock.
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Cosmik Debris song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
Who wrote Cosmik Debris lyrics?
Cosmik Debris is written and performed by Frank Zappa.
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When was Cosmik Debris released?
It is first released on April 22, 1974 as part of Frank Zappa's album "Apostrophe" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Cosmik Debris lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, the 'Cosmik Debris' lyrics by Frank Zappa illustrate a cynical interaction with a strange man who presents magical ways of solving problems for a price, the narrator understands this and simply does not take him seriously. The figurative 'cosmic debris' is a death knell to the hackneyed and deceitful parts of spirituality and self-styled saints. Moreover, it alerts people not to get easily lured by false assurances and rather rely on their own discernment. On the other hand, Cosmik debris lyrics mostly highlight empowerment, contemplation, rage, social commentary, and self-assuredness. Through this, the song also points out the need of keeping up with the times in terms of thinking and through the expression of one's inner self and the ridicule of the quacks. The content of the lyrics includes some themes and language that are suitable for older audiences only. For instance, there are references to mysticism and sarcasm which might not be appropriate for young children. Nevertheless, the lyrics do not include any explicit mentions of violence, sex, or drug use, so they can be considered acceptable for the general public with parental guidance.
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Which genre is Cosmik Debris?
Cosmik Debris falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Cosmik Debris?
Cosmik Debris song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Frank Zappa
Record Label(s): 2012 Zappa Family Trust Under exclusive license to Universal Music Enterprises, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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