Boyd Rice and Friends is the name of a neofolk 'supergroup' around NON lead… Read Full Bio ↴Boyd Rice and Friends is the name of a neofolk 'supergroup' around NON leader Boyd Rice (this project's only static member). Other members have included: Douglas Pearce (aka Douglas P., of Death In June), Albin Martinek (aka Albin Julius and La Maison Moderne, of Der Blutharsch), Michael Moynihan (aka Coup De Grace, of Blood Axis), Rose McDowall (of Coil, Current 93 and Sorrow), Robert Ferbrache (of Blood Axis) and Tony Wakeford (of Sol Invictus and Death In June).

Another project, Boyd Rice & Fiends, has also included: Rice, Pearce, Martinek, Moynihan and McDowall.

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Disney Land Can Wait
Boyd Rice and Friends Lyrics

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Someday I'll take you to Disneyland
Someday I'll take you to Disneyland
We'll go on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and follow him straight to hell
But that's not necessary just now
For now hell's all around us
Now rubber devils, no smell of sulphur
But hell nonetheless
Hell more grotesque than any medieval woodcut

Instead of dramatic demons: a lifeless shuffling horde
Without souls, without imagination, without worth
And beyond redemption
Someday I'll take you to Disneyland
I'll buy you a pair of mouse-ears
Tons of cotton candy
And a big helium balloon with Mickey inside
But all that can wait
Today I'll buy you a 357. Magnum, with lots and lots of bullets
I'll buy you a stack of AK-47's, and a warehouse filled with banana clips
All loaded, and ready to go
I'll buy you a B52 loaded with neutron bombs
And lots of soldiers, to do whatever is necessary
Disneyland can wait
We have time
Someday there'll be more of us

Maybe then the world can be Disneyland
And visiting hell will be noble again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Disney Land Can Wait" by Boyd Rice and Friends depict a dark and cynical view of the world. The repeated phrase "Someday I'll take you to Disneyland" serves as both a promise of a better future and a contrast to the grim reality of the present. The song suggests that the world we live in is already hellish, even without the traditional depictions of demons and devils. The "rubber devils" and "lifeless shuffling horde" that Rice describes represent a society without purpose or imagination, one that is beyond redemption. The chorus of the song represents a desire to escape the dismal present and find a better future, but it also suggests that such a future might only be achieved through violent means.

Line by Line Meaning

Someday I'll take you to Disneyland
At some point in the future, I will take you to America's beloved theme park.

Someday I'll take you to Disneyland
Repetition of the previous line to emphasize the point that they will visit Disneyland at some point.

We'll go on Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, and follow him straight to hell
They will embark on an exciting ride that will take them to a metaphorical hell.

But that's not necessary just now
However, there's no need to do that now.

For now hell's all around us
Presently, they are surrounded by hellacious conditions.

Now rubber devils, no smell of sulphur
The environment is filled with fake devils that are made of rubber and without any smell of sulfur.

But hell nonetheless
Despite the fake props, the situation is still like being in hell.

Hell more grotesque than any medieval woodcut
The current state of affairs is much worse than any medieval artwork depicting hell.

Instead of dramatic demons: a lifeless shuffling horde
The current hellish environment lacks dramatic demons and instead has a horde of lifeless and shuffling creatures.

Without souls, without imagination, without worth
These creatures lack essential qualities like souls, imagination, and worth.

And beyond redemption
They cannot be saved.

I'll buy you a pair of mouse-ears
Eventually, they will go to Disney and get mouse ears as a souvenir.

Tons of cotton candy
They will also get lots of cotton candy.

And a big helium balloon with Mickey inside
They will also get a huge helium balloon with Mickey Mouse inside.

But all that can wait
However, none of this is urgent or necessary at this time.

Today I'll buy you a 357. Magnum, with lots and lots of bullets
Instead of going to Disneyland, they will purchase a dangerous firearm, specifically a 357. Magnum, with lots of bullets.

I'll buy you a stack of AK-47's, and a warehouse filled with banana clips
They will also buy a stack of AK-47's and a warehouse full of banana clips for ammunition.

All loaded, and ready to go
Everything is ready for use.

I'll buy you a B52 loaded with neutron bombs
In addition to the firearms, they will purchase a B52 airplane with neutron bombs loaded onboard.

And lots of soldiers, to do whatever is necessary
They will also acquire lots of soldiers to carry out whatever tasks they deem essential.

Disneyland can wait
The theme park can be delayed until later.

We have time
No need to rush since they have plenty of time.

Someday there'll be more of us
In the future, there will be more people like them.

Maybe then the world can be Disneyland
When more people think and act similarly, the entire world will feel like a Disneyland.

And visiting hell will be noble again
Going through challenging times will start to feel noble and honorable once again.

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