Buckethead is famous for wearing a KFC bucket on his head, emblazoned with an orange bumper sticker reading FUNERAL in capital black block letters, and an expressionless plain white mask, which, according to Buckethead, was inspired by his seeing Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers. At one point, he changed to a plain white bucket that no longer bore the KFC logo, but subsequently reverted to his trademark KFC bucket. He also incorporates nunchaku and robot dancing into his stage performances.
As an instrumentalist, Buckethead has received critical acclaim for his electric guitar playing, and is considered one of today's most innovative guitarists. He has been voted number 8 on a list in GuitarOne magazine of the "Top 10 Fastest Guitar Shredders of All Time" as well as being included in Guitar World's lists of the "25 all-time weirdest guitarists" and the "50 fastest guitarists of all time". He performs primarily as a solo artist, though he has collaborated extensively with a wide variety of high-profile artists such as Bill Laswell, Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell, Iggy Pop, Les Claypool, Serj Tankian, Bill Moseley, Mike Patton, Viggo Mortensen, That 1 Guy, Bassnectar, and was a member of Guns N' Roses from 2000 to 2004. Buckethead has also written and performed music for major motion pictures, including: Saw II, Ghosts of Mars, Beverly Hills Ninja, Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Last Action Hero, and contributed lead guitar to the track "Firebird" featured on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie soundtrack.
The Cobra's Head
Buckethead Lyrics
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Where all your dreams and nightmares can come true.
Yea, as I understand it, ah, I understand he was raised in a chicken coop.
By chickens.
Can you, ah, verify that there fella?
In the song "The Cobra's Head" by Buckethead, the lyrics explore the dark and eerie world of Bucketheadland, a supposed amusement park where all dreams and nightmares can come true. The opening lines set the tone of the song, painting a picture of a twisted and disturbing theme park. The lyrics hint at a sense of danger and unpredictability, as though the park is not a safe or comfortable place to be.
The next set of lyrics references an unusual background for an individual named "he." As the lyrics go, "he" was raised in a chicken coop by chickens. This line is likely meant to be taken figuratively rather than literally, symbolizing a difficult and unusual upbringing that has left its mark on the individual. The subsequent lines of the song suggest an air of mystery and skepticism, as though the singer isn't quite sure whether to believe the story about "he" or not.
Overall, "The Cobra's Head" is a compelling song that offers listeners a glimpse into the strange and otherworldly world of Bucketheadland. With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, this track is a standout piece in Buckethead's body of musical work.
Line by Line Meaning
Bucketheadland the worlds premier amusement park.
Welcome to Bucketheadland, the ultimate destination for thrill and excitement!
Where all your dreams and nightmares can come true.
Experience your wildest fantasies and deepest fears here in Bucketheadland.
Yea, as I understand it, ah, I understand he was raised in a chicken coop.
Rumor has it that Buckethead was actually raised amongst chickens in a coop.
By chickens.
Yes, he was literally raised by the feathered creatures.
Can you, ah, verify that there fella?
Is this information accurate? Can you confirm or deny it, my friend?
Contributed by Katherine B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HC-qc5rp
What a great album
@Thegamingground
I heard something about Buckethead having problem with a back injury some time ago. Is he okay nowadays? Anyone that knows? And yes, this song rules \m/
@PrimusSteve
BucketHead is a monster I like his song Jordan
@soothsayer1985
This album reminds me of Coocoo clocks from hell. Maybe this album was recorded around the same time?
@PrimusSteve
BucketheadLand!
@orangebluemango
this is the only one with the correct name in the title
@Omegahero09
Stomp music.
@nabo97
yeh
@stonedapesociety5628
WEIRD