The Uncle Meat Variations
Frank Zappa Lyrics

The Uncle Meat Variations is a peculiar song by Frank Zappa, mostly instrumental and with odd lyrics. The song starts with a series of "Ya ya ya ya ya" and "ahhhahahhhhhhhh", possibly a reference to nonsense sounds or improvisation. But the lyrics quickly turn to a description of seemingly random objects: "Fuzzy dice & bongos / Brodie knob & spinners / Chromium plated / Ha Ha Ha". These objects are mostly related to cars and car accessories, which points to a possible interpretation of the song as a satire or parody of car culture. The line "I got 'em / At the Pep Boys... at the BOYYYYYYYYS" reinforces this idea, as Pep Boys is a chain of automotive retail stores.

The song's title, "Uncle Meat Variations", is a reference to the album "Uncle Meat", released by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention in 1969. The album is a complex and experimental work, featuring a mix of rock, jazz, classical and electronic music. "The Uncle Meat Variations" is one of the instrumental tracks on the album, and it showcases Zappa's eclectic style and musical influences. The song is based on a repeating riff and features multiple guitar solos, as well as percussion and brass sections. Overall, the song is a strange and fascinating example of Zappa's unique approach to composition and performance.