After earning a veterinary medicine degree at Auburn University, Dr. Elmo was a veterinarian at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga racetracks in New York. He later moved to San Francisco's Bay Area to open his own animal hospital and while moonlighting playing festivals and clubs in a bluegrass band.
In 1979, he introduced 'Grandma' on a San Francisco radio station. It quickly became a regional hit. Dr. Elmo began playing more holiday gigs around town to support the single. When an activist group, The Gray Panthers, accused him of playing 'ageist music' and showed up to picket one of his shows, the media came out in force, drawing the attention of major labels.
In 1983, MTV began airing the self financed video. A year later Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer album appeared on Epic and a new 'Grandma' single was released, this time with 'Percy, the Puny Poinsettia' as the B-side.
Dr. Elmo released Twisted Tunes in 1991. Numerous holiday albums would follow, with Dr. Elmo releasing his own Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer album in 2002 on SonyBMG. Dr. Elmo added a Halloween hit to his repertoire in 2006 with the title track to his Redneck Dracula album. In 2007 he released Redneck Santa, in 2009 he released Wild Bluegrass with his band Dr. Elmo & Wild Blue. In 2010 Time Life releases Dr. Elmo's Bluegrass Christmas . Most of Dr. Elmo's songs are co-written by Rita Abrams. Pop historians might remember Rita as the Miss Abrams in Miss Abrams and the Strawberry Point 4th Grade Class, the act behind the 1972 hit 'Mill Valley.'
Dr. Elmo currently tours with his bluegrass band, Wild Blue and each holiday season he conducts a media and concert tour in conjunction with the "Grandma" song.
What Scares You
Dr. Elmo Lyrics
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This place is electric
The monster has risen
Get back in the ground
ROFL please send noods(x5)
We're taking everything
Nothing will be the same
And no one will know your name
They don't make lungs big enough, for you to try and run from us(x2)
?
ROFL please send noods
I'm the new thing you've been dying to see
I'm your every fucking fantasy
(x2)
Look how fucking cool(x4)
Look!
The lyrics to Dr. Elmo's song "What Scares You?" convey a sense of excitement, rebellion, and a disregard for societal norms. The opening lines, "Lights, camera, distraction, This place is electric," create an atmosphere of chaos and frenzy. It suggests that the singer and their companions are ready to make a bold and provocative statement.
The line "The monster has risen, Get back in the ground" could be interpreted as a call to challenge the status quo and break free from societal constraints. The singer is encouraging others to embrace their uniqueness and not be afraid to stand out. The use of the word "monster" implies that they want to be seen as powerful and commanding attention from others.
The repetition of the phrase "ROFL please send noods" throughout the song adds a layer of humor and playfulness. It can be taken as a satirical critique of our increasingly technology-driven society, where communication is reduced to abbreviated messages and instant gratification.
The lyrics "We're taking everything, And turning it into gold, Nothing will be the same, And no one will know your name" suggest a desire for transformation and leaving a lasting impact. The singer is implying that they have the power to take mundane aspects of life and turn them into something extraordinary. This could also be seen as a rebellious rejection of conformity, reinforcing the idea that they want to break away from societal expectations.
Ultimately, "What Scares You?" seems to explore themes of rebellion, attention-seeking, and the desire for individuality. The song embraces chaos, playfulness, and an unapologetic attitude.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights, camera, distraction
The attention-seeking nature of this place is overwhelming and diverting.
This place is electric
The energy and excitement in this place are palpable.
The monster has risen
A powerful force or entity has emerged, causing unease or fear.
Get back in the ground
Retreat to safety, away from the threatening presence.
ROFL please send noods(x5)
Humorous request for someone to share instant messages or images.
We're taking everything
We are seizing all opportunities and resources.
And turning it into gold
We are making the most out of every situation, transforming it into something valuable.
Nothing will be the same
The future will be drastically different from the past or present.
And no one will know your name
Your identity will be unknown or unremarkable amidst the changes.
They don't make lungs big enough, for you to try and run from us(x2)
The power or influence we possess is so immense that attempting to escape it is futile.
?
Insufficient context provided to derive a specific meaning.
ROFL please send noods
Amusingly asking for online messages or pictures to be shared.
I'm the new thing you've been dying to see
I am the exciting novelty or trend that you have eagerly awaited.
I'm your every fucking fantasy
I fulfill all of your desired and sexually explicit imaginations.
Look how fucking cool(x4)
Observe and marvel at how incredibly impressive or stylish this is.
Look!
Pay attention or direct your gaze towards something noteworthy.
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