Lead songwriter and vocalist of the now reunited Pixies, Frank Black adopted a reversal of his former alias, Black Francis, and embarked on his solo career after the 1992 breakup of Pixies. He released his debut self-titled album, Frank Black in 1993. It contains his biggest rock radio hit, Los Angeles (#4 US Modern Rock). A year later came the critically acclaimed Teenager of the Year.
Frank Black's solo career covers a much more diverse range of styles and genres compared to his time with The Pixies. His works have feature a much more melodic touch, yet his lyrics are still often spiced with his quirky and inventive touch.
Frank Black regularly posts and responds to questions on the forums of his official fan site, frankblack.net, under the alias "frnck blck".
He began recording and touring as Black Francis in 2007, with the album Bluefinger, an album about the late Dutch musician and painter Herman Brood, and the mini album Svn Fngrs in 2008. On this tour he abandoned encores in favour of precores; a free mini gig at a public location earlier in the day. The gigs proper featured only current songs, the precores being more flexible.
Black Francis released NonStopErotik in March 2010.
The Pixies, minus original bassist Kim Deal, reunited for a United States and world tour in 2014 and have subsequently released three additional studio albums: Indie Cindy (2014), Head Carrier (2016) and Beneath the Eyrie (2019).
Bad Wicked World
Frank Black Lyrics
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Bad, wicked world
They are about dressed to deceive
Conquistadors that have been sent
Bad, wicked world
Bad, wicked world
Some sell him out, some won't believe
An architect named David Vincent
A man too long without sleep
He took a wrong turn and people just laughed
A ship that is not there
But he knows that it was
It made a light and a buzz
He's really hurt because
People don't care
People think he's a creep
He will not stop, he keeps on talking
Just a tie and a suit
He's a lonely persuader
Fist-throwing crusader
Against invaders
Won't be mute
Bad, wicked world
Bad, wicked world
Some sell him out, some won't believe
An architect named David Vincent
Bad, wicked world
Bad, wicked world
They are about dressed to deceive
Conquistadors that have been sent
About once a week
Another story has leaks and he's on it
Just a suit and a tie
Will it ever end?
He hasn't got a friend
Pinkies that won't bend
He really must try
Bad, wicked world
Bad, wicked world
Some sell him out, some won't believe
An architect named David Vincent
The lyrics to Frank Black's song "Bad Wicked World" paint a picture of a man named David Vincent, who seems to be on a mission to expose the deceitful nature of the world around him. The song opens with the repeated line "Bad, wicked world", which sets the tone for the rest of the song. The first verse describes how people have been sent to deceive others, such as conquistadors, and how some people are willing to go along with the deception while others refuse to believe. The line "An architect named David Vincent" seems to reference the TV show "The Invaders", which featured a character with that name who was on a similar mission to expose aliens who had taken over the earth.
The second verse focuses more on David Vincent himself, describing him as "a man too long without sleep" who is struggling to be taken seriously by others. He has seen something that others don't believe in, a ship that is not there, and it has made him an outcast. Despite this, he continues to talk and fight for what he believes in, even though he is lonely and isolated in his crusade.
Overall, the lyrics to "Bad Wicked World" seem to be about someone who is trying to awaken others to the reality of the world around them, and the difficulty of doing so when others are so entrenched in their own beliefs and ways of thinking. The repeated refrain of "Bad, wicked world" reinforces the idea that the world is a dark and deceptive place, but also suggests that there is hope for those who are willing to fight against it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad, wicked world
The world is a corrupt and evil place
Bad, wicked world
The world is a corrupt and evil place
They are about dressed to deceive
People often disguise their true nature or intentions
Conquistadors that have been sent
Some people are on a mission to conquer and dominate
Bad, wicked world
The world is a corrupt and evil place
Bad, wicked world
The world is a corrupt and evil place
Some sell him out, some won't believe
Some people will betray others for their own gain, while others refuse to accept the truth
An architect named David Vincent
The artist who is trying to warn others about the dangers of the world
A man too long without sleep
David Vincent is exhausted from trying to convince others of the truth
He took a wrong turn and people just laughed
People often ridicule those who deviate from the norm
A ship that is not there
An extraterrestrial spacecraft that most people refuse to acknowledge
But he knows that it was
David Vincent knows what he saw, even though others refuse to believe him
It made a light and a buzz
The spacecraft emitted a bright light and a strange sound
He's really hurt because
David Vincent is emotionally affected by the lack of support from others
People don't care
Most people are indifferent to the threats that David Vincent is warning them about
People think he's a creep
David Vincent is viewed as strange and untrustworthy by most people
He will not stop, he keeps on talking
Despite the lack of positive response, David Vincent persists in his efforts to convince others
Just a tie and a suit
David Vincent presents himself professionally and yet encounters resistance
He's a lonely persuader
David Vincent is isolated in his attempts to influence others
Fist-throwing crusader
David Vincent is willing to fight for what he believes in
Against invaders
David Vincent is trying to protect humanity from extraterrestrial threats
Won't be mute
David Vincent will not remain silent, even in the face of opposition
About once a week
The events that David Vincent warns about seem to occur frequently
Another story has leaks and he's on it
David Vincent is always investigating and trying to uncover the truth
Just a suit and a tie
David Vincent presents himself professionally and yet still encounters resistance from others
Will it ever end?
David Vincent wonders if he will ever succeed in convincing others of the truth
He hasn't got a friend
David Vincent is isolated in his pursuit of the truth
Pinkies that won't bend
Others refuse to be swayed by David Vincent's arguments
He really must try
David Vincent will not give up in his quest to convince others of the truth
Bad, wicked world
The world is a corrupt and evil place
Bad, wicked world
The world is a corrupt and evil place
Some sell him out, some won't believe
Some people will betray others for their own gain, while others refuse to accept the truth
An architect named David Vincent
The artist who is trying to warn others about the dangers of the world
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
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Minty Fresh!
J'adore!
Sebastian Caterva
Genio!!!!!!!
Martin Debaser
Viva black francis
djfilippa
Cortito y al pie!
mancalledczar
22 songs on one album 👏👏👏👏
Leahcim Olrac
@FaxanaduJohn exactly it never gets boring. If I had to make a top 5 albums list it’s on it for shizzle
FaxanaduJohn
Some are better than others although there’s not one bad tune on that whole frigging album.
Ken Kuehne
Loved The Invaders!
Barry Scott
Nobody hates it!
Leahcim Olrac
My nigga worked a 5 chord progression with a key change and his boy did a tremolo on that solo on a 2 minute nonsense punk song. Respeck.