Matthew Dewar and Noel Jago started the band in jest as they set out to play a live gig whereby every song had to be from the 80s and they had to perform acoustically; yet, it worked. With fans from across the world, they have since released three full-length albums.
The Jeffersons
B.A. Baracus Band Lyrics
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He'd go and drink at the bar near every day
And Marie Antionette, no she never said "Let them eat cake"
That was put on her long after her execution day
Well John Wayne was a nazi and
John Lennon beat the shit out of his wife on a daily basis
Oh, and by the way, Thomas Jefferson was a racist
And it not might have been all
But the Spartans were gay despite what that bullshitter Frank Miller says
He's about as credible as the comic sans his stupid books are written in
And Christopher Columbus was a mad dog without a leash
How that genocidal prick gets a day every year is beyond me
Jesus was middle eastern and Disney wasn't frozen in a cryogenic casement
Oh, and by the way Thomas Jefferson was a racist
Well Rene Descartes never said "I think, therefore I am"
And Edison liked to pretend but his inventions were made by someone else's hands
And the Civil War was fought over slavery, although in fairness Lincoln didn't really care
At least not as much as Daniel Day-Lewis would say
And allow me to retort, Napoleon wasn't short and Nero wasn't in Rome
When it burned down and he never had a fiddle he could play
When you study history, prepare to get lost in an endless sea of faces
One of which was Thomas Jefferson, who was a racist
The lyrics of "The Jeffersons" by B.A. Baracus Band provide a critical perspective on historical figures and events, exposing common misconceptions and challenging established narratives. The song begins by highlighting that Thoreau's famous time in isolation at Walden Pond was not as solitary as often thought, as he would frequent a nearby bar. Then, it dismisses the notion that Marie Antoinette ever uttered the phrase "Let them eat cake," clarifying that it was attributed to her long after her execution. The lyrics take a controversial turn by asserting that John Wayne was a Nazi sympathizer, and that John Lennon was an abusive husband.
The chorus of the song reiterates the claim that Thomas Jefferson was a racist, which is a recurring theme throughout the song. It challenges the popular perception of historical figures like Spartans, Frank Miller (author of "300"), and Christopher Columbus. It also questions the image of Jesus, who in reality was Middle Eastern, and suggests that Disney's cryogenically frozen state is a myth. The lyrics further reveal that Rene Descartes did not actually say the famous line "I think, therefore I am" and that Thomas Edison took credit for inventions made by others. The Civil War is portrayed as being fought primarily over slavery, with Abraham Lincoln's level of concern for the issue questioned. The song concludes by stating that history is complex and often filled with distorted representations, exemplified by Thomas Jefferson, who is repeatedly called a racist.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, Thoreau didn't live in isolation - Walden was just a mile from town
Thoreau's supposed solitude at Walden Pond was not as distant from society as it is often portrayed.
He'd go and drink at the bar near every day
Thoreau frequented a nearby bar, contradicting the perception of him as a recluse.
And Marie Antionette, no she never said 'Let them eat cake'
The famous quote attributed to Marie Antoinette was actually falsely assigned to her long after her execution.
That was put on her long after her execution day
The phrase 'Let them eat cake' was inaccurately associated with Marie Antoinette's legacy.
Well John Wayne was a nazi and
John Wayne held controversial political beliefs, aligning with aspects of Nazi ideology.
John Lennon beat the shit out of his wife on a daily basis
John Lennon was reported to have been physically abusive towards his wife, engaging in habitual violence.
Oh, and by the way, Thomas Jefferson was a racist
Thomas Jefferson, in addition to his accomplishments, held racist beliefs and participated in practices that perpetuated slavery.
And it not might have been all
There may be additional instances or individuals with hidden or overlooked problematic aspects.
But the Spartans were gay despite what that bullshitter Frank Miller says
Contrary to Frank Miller's claims, historical evidence suggests that homosexuality was present among the Spartans.
He's about as credible as the comic sans his stupid books are written in
Frank Miller's credibility is questioned, likening his credibility to the disliked font Comic Sans.
And Christopher Columbus was a mad dog without a leash
Christopher Columbus displayed reckless and harmful behavior without proper restraint or accountability.
How that genocidal prick gets a day every year is beyond me
The celebration of Christopher Columbus, who engaged in acts of genocide, is perplexing and unjustifiable.
Jesus was middle eastern and Disney wasn't frozen in a cryogenic casement
Jesus had Middle Eastern origins, while the notion of Disney being cryogenically frozen is a myth.
Well Rene Descartes never said 'I think, therefore I am'
The popular quote attributed to Rene Descartes was not actually uttered by him.
And Edison liked to pretend but his inventions were made by someone else's hands
While Thomas Edison took credit for inventions, many were actually created by others.
And the Civil War was fought over slavery, although in fairness Lincoln didn't really care
The Civil War's primary cause was indeed slavery, though Abraham Lincoln's motivations were not solely focused on it.
At least not as much as Daniel Day-Lewis would say
Daniel Day-Lewis, known for his portrayal of Lincoln, potentially romanticized Lincoln's dedication to ending slavery.
And allow me to retort, Napoleon wasn't short and Nero wasn't in Rome
Popular misconceptions are addressed, stating that Napoleon's height and Nero's presence in Rome during its burning are inaccuracies.
When it burned down and he never had a fiddle he could play
The idea of Nero playing a fiddle during Rome's burning is historically unfounded.
When you study history, prepare to get lost in an endless sea of faces
The study of history involves delving into a vast multitude of individuals and their nuanced perspectives.
One of which was Thomas Jefferson, who was a racist
Among the complex figures in history exists Thomas Jefferson, who held racist beliefs and supported the institution of slavery.
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Written by: Taylor Lanham
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