Cream
Dr. Lektroluv Lyrics

I have a sad story to tell you
Dr. Lektroluv sets the tone and prepares the listener for a sad, somewhat humorous story

It may hurt your feelings a bit
Dr. Lektroluv warns the listener that the story may be shocking or unsettling

Last night when I walked into my bathroom
The story begins with Dr. Lektroluv entering his bathroom, setting the scene for the events that transpire

I stepped in a big pile of...
The first twist in the story occurs as Dr. Lektroluv's sentence is left unfinished, creating suspense and leading up to the reveal of the punchline

[Chorus:] Shaving cream, be nice and clean Shave everyday and you'll always look keen
The punchline is revealed as Dr. Lektroluv finishes the chorus, which is a humorous and unexpected turn of events

I think I'll break off with my girlfriend
The story moves on to a new character and event - Dr. Lektroluv's girlfriend

Her antics are queer I'll admit
Dr. Lektroluv expresses his frustration and dissatisfaction with his girlfriend's behavior

Each time I say, 'Darling, I love you'
Dr. Lektroluv describes a common scenario with his girlfriend, setting up the punchline

She tells me that I'm full of...
The second unexpected twist occurs with the reveal of the punchline, bringing a comedic element to the story

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, indicating a pattern in the story where unexpected things happen despite expectations

Our baby fell out of the window
The story moves on to a new character and event - a baby falling out of a window

You'd think that her head would be split
Dr. Lektroluv sets up the listener's expectation for what would happen in a situation like this

But good luck was with her that morning
The twist is revealed when Dr. Lektroluv explains that the baby falls into something unexpected, defying the listener's expectations

She fell in a barrel of...
The punchline is revealed, bringing a comedic element to what could otherwise be a morbid story

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, indicating a pattern in the story

An old lady died in a bathtub
The story moves on to a new character and event - an old lady dying in a bathtub

She died from a terrible fit
Dr. Lektroluv sets up the listener's expectation for what would happen in a situation like this

In order to fulfill her wishes
The twist is revealed when Dr. Lektroluv explains that the old lady's final wishes were unexpected

She was buried in six feet of...
The punchline is revealed, once again bringing humor to a potentially depressing situation

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the pattern of the story

When I was in France with the army
The story moves on to a new character and setting - Dr. Lektroluv in France with the army

One day I looked into my kit
Dr. Lektroluv sets up the listener's expectation for what he found in the kit

I thought I would find me a sandwich
Dr. Lektroluv sets up the listener's expectation for what he would find in the kit, which is then defied

But the darn thing was loaded with...
The punchline is revealed, with Dr. Lektroluv finding something unexpected in his kit once again

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated once more, emphasizing the pattern in the story

And now, folks, my story is ended
Dr. Lektroluv concludes the story, summarizing the unexpected and humorous events that have taken place

I think it is time I should quit
Dr. Lektroluv signals that the story is coming to an end

If any of you feel offended
Dr. Lektroluv acknowledges that some listeners may not appreciate the humor in the story

Stick your head in a barrel of...
The punchline of the entire story is revealed humorously, with Dr. Lektroluv implying that offended listeners should put their heads in a barrel of shaving cream