Dweezil's registered birth name was Ian Donald Calvin Euclid Zappa, although this occurred only because the hospital at which he was born refused to register him under the name Dweezil. The name was a nickname coined by Frank for an oddly-curled pinky-toe of Gail's. His father instead used the first names of his bandmates to form a name. He was always called "Dweezil" by his family and was unaware that this was not the name on his birth certificate. Upon this discovery at the age of five, he insisted on having his nickname become his legal name. Gail and Frank hired an attorney and soon the name Dweezil was official.
In the 1980s, Dweezil worked as a MTV VJ. He also recorded some solo rock albums, as well as playing guitar for other artists. Dweezil can be seen in the music video for Don Johnson's top 40 song, "Heartbeat." Dweezil has said that Eddie Van Halen was his favorite guitar player, and he began copying Van Halen's distinctive guitar style. He also had a part in the futuristic Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Running Man as Stevie ("Don't touch that dial!"), and gave his most famous cameo role in Molly Ringwald's brat-pack movie Pretty in Pink as Andi's friend, Simon.
In the mid 1990s, he voiced the character Ajax Duckman on the animated series Duckman. He also briefly appeared in the television sitcom "Normal Life" with sister Moon Unit Zappa and former Laverne and Shirley star Cindy Williams. And he also had a small role in the Michael Keaton movie Jack Frost in 1998, along with his sister Moon Unit Zappa and fellow musician Henry Rollins.
Dweezil's first serious relationship of note was with Katie Wagner, daughter of actor Robert Wagner, star of the Hart to Hart tv show. Dweezil later went on to have a brief relationship with actress Sharon Stone. For six years, Dweezil dated musician Lisa Loeb. Dweezil and Lisa wrote and performed music together, and even went on tour with Loeb's band. The couple co-hosted the cooking show Dweezil & Lisa on Food Network in 2004. However, the couple broke up in the summer of 2004. Dweezil married fashion stylist Lauren Knudsen on September 3, 2005 in Los Angeles.
In 2006, Dweezil organized the "Zappa Plays Zappa" tour. He assembled a band of young musicians with a view to bring the music of Frank Zappa to a younger audience. The tour also features guest appearances by Steve Vai, Napoleon Murphy Brock and Terry Bozzio. The tour began in Europe in May with dates in the U.S. from June. After a break it continued in the U.S. on October 18, 2006.
In 2003, on "Weird Al" Yankovic's album, Poodle Hat, Yankovic featured Dweezil Zappa on the song "Genius in France.
Havin' a Bad Day
Dweezil Zappa Lyrics
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Checked my head to see if it was still there
Don't know the date or the day of the week
Don't know the time and don't care
Checked the paper for my Horoscope
Sat myself down to watch some TV
Telephone rang so I picked it up
I don't care what other people do
My Horoscope says that it must be true
A Cancer rising and a Pisces too
I can't believe it, it must be true
I'm havin' a bad day it's not 'cause of you
I'm havin' a bad day i don't know what to do
I'm havin' a bad day
So stay out of my way, leave me alone
I'll get on with my bad day
Just remember that I warned you
What can go wrong will go wrong
That's what I always say
I don't expect that things will ever change
'Cause today's my bad day
Today's just a catastrophe
I don't know why this happens to me
One day is fine, next day is hell
I don't like this misery
I don't care what other people do
My Horoscope says that it must be true
A Cancer rising and a Pisces too
I can't believe it, it must be true
Today I got up on the wrong side of the bed
Checked my head to see if it was there
Don't know the date or the day of the week
Don't know the time and don't care
What can go wrong will go wrong
That's what I always say
It's true, unless you prove me wrong
Or show me another way
I don't care what other people do
My Horoscope says that it must be true
A Cancer rising and a Pisces too
I can't believe it, it must be true
In Dweezil Zappa's song "Havin' a Bad Day," the singer expresses feelings of frustration and confusion. The first verse begins with the singer stating that they woke up on the wrong side of the bed. They then check to see if their head is still there, which may indicate a feeling of disorientation. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be lost in time and place, not knowing the date, day of the week, or the time. They also check their horoscope and act as if it accurately predicts their current situation. The chorus emphasizes the singer's negative mood and declares it has nothing to do with anyone else, but they urge others to stay out of their way.
The lyrics explore the idea that bad days are inevitable and can occur for no apparent reason. The singer seems to accept that "What can go wrong will go wrong" is a harsh reality they have to deal with. There is a sense of resignation in this song; the singer acknowledges that they do not like feeling miserable, but bad days are just a part of life. While the singer does not offer a solution to their predicament, they suggest that maybe someone can prove them wrong and show them "another way."
Line by Line Meaning
Today I got up on the wrong side of the bed
I woke up feeling grumpy and irritable
Checked my head to see if it was still there
Checked if I was thinking clearly
Don't know the date or the day of the week
Unaware of current date or weekday
Don't know the time and don't care
I am unconcerned about what time it is
Checked the paper for my Horoscope
Read my horoscope in the newspaper
Sat myself down to watch some TV
Relaxed to watch television
Telephone rang so I picked it up
Answered the phone that rang
But it wasn't for me
The call was not intended for me
I'm havin' a bad day it's not 'cause of you
I'm upset but it is not your fault
I'm havin' a bad day i don't know what to do
I feel helpless going through a rough patch
I'm havin' a bad day
I am having a difficult day
So stay out of my way, leave me alone
Please do not cross my path and give me some space
I'll get on with my bad day
I will manage to survive this day despite the difficulties
Just remember that I warned you
I forewarned you of my bad day mood to avoid any misunderstandings
What can go wrong will go wrong
I believe that things will go wrong because they can
That's what I always say
It's my persistent thought and belief
I don't expect that things will ever change
I have lost hope for any improvement
'Cause today's my bad day
I am certain that things will only get worse
Today's just a catastrophe
Today is an utter disaster
I don't know why this happens to me
I do not understand the reason for my misfortune
One day is fine, next day is hell
My mood unpredictably fluctuates from good to bad
I don't like this misery
I am unhappy and the situation is unbearable
It's true, unless you prove me wrong
My belief is valid unless there is evidence to prove otherwise
Or show me another way
I am open to an alternative viewpoint or approach
My Horoscope says that it must be true
I firmly believe in astrology to explain my situation
A Cancer rising and a Pisces too
I am a Cancer ascendant and a Pisces sun sign in astrology
I can't believe it, it must be true
I have faith in astrology even when reality contradicts my horoscope sometimes
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CRASHMAGNET MUSIC
One of my favorite albums of all time, always cheered me up.
earthwatcher2023
Song still slays in 2020 !
IrishObyrne
LOVE IT!!!!!
Kyle Dixon
great record. wore out my tape back in the day. then lost my cd. thanks so much for uploading. im still missing tracks 5 (you can't imagine) and 7 (electric hoedown). any chance of those getting uploaded?
Jim Engeriser
Loved this album in High School radios were not playing this (except for MTV and Moon's song.)
AnnaAnnaYes
I bought it on LP.Still have it.I have my LP/CD Converters.Memories Reborn!!
Jay Cozad
A kickass song!
Mr. Chopsticks
That unibrow makes the album all by itself.
KOZY GVRL
I bought a green charvel model 2, just because of this album
jnfamiani
Lucky you....I've never been able to find one :(