Manifesto
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The "Abomunist Manifesto," Bob Kaufman
The "Abomunist Manifesto"
Bomkauffer, the cough bomber
From a, from the cough bomber to Bomkauf, word
From
Abomunists join nothing but their hands or legs, or other same
Abomunists spit anti-poetry for poetic reasons and frink
In times of national peril, abomunists, as reality Americans
stand ready to drink themselves to death for their country
Abomunists do not feel pain, no matter how much it hurts
Abomunists do not use the word square except when talking to squares
Abomunists read newspapers only to ascertain their abominubility
Abomunists never carry more than fifty dollars in debts on them
Abomunists do not write for money, they write the money itself
Abomunists believe only what they dream only after it comes true
Abomunist children must be reared abominubly
Abomunist poets, confident that the new literary form
Footprintism has freed the artist of outmoded restrictions, such as
The ability to read and write
The desire to communicate
Must be prepared to read their work at dental colleges
Embalming schools, homes for unwed mothers, homes for wed mothers
Insane asylums, sane asylums, USO canteens, kindergartens and county jails
Abomunists never compromise their rejectionary philosophy
Abomunism's main function is to unite the soul with oatmeal cookies
Abomunists love love, hate hate, drink drinks, smoke smokes, live lives, die deaths
Abomunist writers write nothing, or they write in writing
Abomunist poetry, in order to be completely understood, should be eaten
Except on fast days, slow days, and mornings of executions
If abomunist could be a color, they'd be green itself
And they'd go around telling everyone to go
Uncrazy abomunists, crazy unabomunists, these proxy kicky tricks
You know what I'm talkin' 'bout? Psychometric poets, two heads better than none
Selling middle names to impotent personnel managers
Giving children brightly-wrapped candy fathers
We're on to you
We're on to you
We're on to you
The song "Manifesto" by A.R.M. contains a section taken from "Abomunist Manifesto" by Bob Kaufman, which is a satirical work of poetry that critiques the society of its time. The section quoted in the song highlights the key beliefs of the "abomunists," a group of individuals who reject societal norms and expectations. They join nothing but their hands, and they spit anti-poetry for poetic reasons - this highlights their rejection of traditional forms of art and literature.
The abomunists do not look at pictures painted by presidents and unemployed prime ministers, showing a disdain for those in power and those without power. They are ready to drink themselves to death for their country, showing a willingness to sacrifice themselves for their ideals. Unlike traditional Americans, they do not feel pain, and they only use the word "square" when speaking to squares - this again shows their rejection of mainstream society and their desire to remain separate from it.
Line by Line Meaning
The "Abomunist Manifesto," Bob Kaufman
This song is the Abomunist Manifesto, as written by Bob Kaufman.
Bomkauffer, the cough bomber
Referencing Bob Kaufman's nickname, the 'cough bomber.'
From a, from the cough bomber to Bomkauf, word
Acknowledging his name change from 'cough bomber' to Kaufman.
From
This word is non-significant in meaning.
Abomunists join nothing but their hands or legs, or other same
Abomunists do not participate in groups or organizations.
Abomunists spit anti-poetry for poetic reasons and frink
Abomunists create poetry that goes against established poetic norms for artistic purposes.
Abomunists do not look at pictures painted by presidents and unemployed prime ministers
Abomunists do not value art created by political figures.
In times of national peril, abomunists, as reality Americans stand ready to drink themselves to death for their country
Abomunists are no different from patriotic Americans in their willingness to make sacrifices for their country.
Abomunists do not feel pain, no matter how much it hurts
Abomunists remain stoic in the face of pain.
Abomunists do not use the word square except when talking to squares
Abomunists do not use outdated slang.
Abomunists read newspapers only to ascertain their abominubility
Abomunists read newspapers only to see if they are considered 'abominable'.
Abomunists never carry more than fifty dollars in debts on them
Abomunists do not carry the burden of debt.
Abomunists do not write for money, they write the money itself
Abomunists value artistic merit over financial gain.
Abomunists believe only what they dream only after it comes true
Abomunists are skeptical of dreams unless they come true.
Abomunist children must be reared abominubly
Even children must adhere to the tenets of abomunism.
Abomunist poets, confident that the new literary form Footprintism has freed the artist of outmoded restrictions, such as The ability to read and write The desire to communicate
Abomunist poets are confident that the new literary movement, Footprintism, has freed them from the limitations of traditional writing methods and the need to communicate effectively.
Must be prepared to read their work at dental colleges Embalming schools, homes for unwed mothers, homes for wed mothers Insane asylums, sane asylums, USO canteens, kindergartens and county jails
Abomunist poets must be willing to read their work at a variety of unconventional venues.
Abomunists never compromise their rejectionary philosophy
Abomunists always adhere to their philosophy of rejecting established norms.
Abomunism's main function is to unite the soul with oatmeal cookies
Abomunism values the significance of mundane things like oatmeal cookies.
Abomunists love love, hate hate, drink drinks, smoke smokes, live lives, die deaths
Abomunists have strong passions in life.
Abomunist writers write nothing, or they write in writing
Abomunist writers create unconventional work, but occasionally write mainstream-style work.
Abomunist poetry, in order to be completely understood, should be eaten Except on fast days, slow days, and mornings of executions
To truly appreciate abomunist poetry, one must 'consume' it. Except on important days of fasting or execution.
If abomunist could be a color, they'd be green itself And they'd go around telling everyone to go
If abomunists had to be represented by a color, green would be the color. They would encourage others to follow their beliefs.
Uncrazy abomunists, crazy unabomunists, these proxy kicky tricks You know what I'm talkin' 'bout?
Uncrazy abomunists and crazy unabomunists utilize unorthodox tactics. The artist believes their audience understands his meaning.
Psychometric poets, two heads better than none Selling middle names to impotent personnel managers Giving children brightly-wrapped candy fathers
Referencing various unorthodox practices carried out by abomunists.
We're on to you
The singer addresses those who are not abomunists and declares that he is aware of their conventional practices.
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Written by: Rory Allen Philip Ferreira
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