Strictly Genteel
Frank Zappa Lyrics

This, as you might have guessed, is the end of the movie. the entire cast is assembled here at the centerville recreational facility to bid farewell to you, and to express thanks for your attend At this theatre.
The cast has come together to say goodbye and thank the audience for their attendance at this theatre.

this might seem old fashioned to some of you, but I'd like to join in on this song. it's the kind of a sentimental song that you get at the end of a movie. it's the kind of a so At people might sing to let you in the audience know that we really like you and care about you. we uh, understand how hard it is to laugh these days, with all the terrible problems in the world
Although it may be old-fashioned, they would like to include the audience in this sentimental song, expressing their appreciation for their presence and understanding the difficulties of finding joy in current troubles.

Lord, have mercy on the people in England, For the terrible food these people must eat. ( errrr, excuse me ) And may the lord have mercy on the fate of this movie And God bless the mind of the man in the street.
Asking for mercy for those in England suffering from poor food, hoping for mercy for the fate of the movie, and blessing the average person.

Help all the rednecks and the flatfoot policemen Through the terrible functions they all must perform. God help the winos, the junkies, and the weirdos,
Asking for assistance for those with difficult jobs, and for those who may be considered societal outcasts due to addiction or other factors.

Female soprano: And every poor soul who's adrift in the storm. Help everybody, so they all get some action, Some love on the weekend, some real satisfaction.
Including every person who feels lost and providing them with the opportunity for joy and fulfillment.

A room and a meal And a garbage disposal A lawn and a hose'll Be strictly genteel.
The basics of a home (a room, food, and basic luxuries) will provide a comfortable and peaceful environment.

Reach out your hand to the girl in the dog book, The girl in the pig book, and the one with the horse. Make sure they keep all those businessmen happy And the purple-lipped censors and the Germans of course.
A call to take care of all aspects of society, including those who may be considered odd by providing entertainment for everyone, even difficult customers.

Lord, have mercy on the hippies and faggots And the dykes and the weird little children they grow. Help the black man. Help the poor man. Help the milk man. Help the door man. Help the lonely, neglected old farts that I know.
Asking for mercy and assistance for those who may be considered socially unacceptable or neglected in any way, and benefitting even the most mundane of jobs.

They're going to clear out the studio... They're going to tear down all the... They're going to whip down all the... They're going to sweep out all the... They're going to pay off all the... (oh, yeah!) And then... and then... and then... and then...
The studio is being cleared for an undefined reason, and other actions are being taken, leading to a sense of finality.

Hey hey hey, everybody in the orchestra and the chorus Aww now, every one of our lovely and talented dancers The light bulb men, camera men, make-up men (the fake-up men) And, the rake-up men.
A farewell to everyone involved in the production, including those behind the scenes, with a playful twist on words.

They're all going to rise up. They're going to jump up! I said jump up! Talkin' 'bout jump right up on off the floor. Jump right up and hit the door! They're all going to rise up, and jump off. They're going to ride on home.
Everyone is leaving and going home in an energetic and dynamic way.

And once again take themselves seriously. Yeah, two, three, four, seriously.
Back to a serious mindset after being playful, the count signals a transition to a new focus.

Through the driving sleet and rain Through the fog, through the dust. Through the tropical fever and the blistering frost. They're all going to go home.
Despite any obstacle or challenge, everyone is going home.

And get out of it as they can be. And the same goes for me. Oh, yeah! oh, yeah! oh, yeah! oh, yeah! And each and every member of this rock-oriented comedy group In his own special way is going to get out of it as he can be.
An emphasis on everyone pursuing what makes them most comfortable, with reassurance for the members of the group and its audiences alike.

They're all going to get wasted. They're all going to get twisted. And I am definitely going to get .... Reamed 'cause I'm such a lonely.. I'm such a lonely.. A lonely, lonely, talkin' 'bout a lonely guy. Oh, and I know tonight, I am definitely... I am positively... I just have to get... Bent, reamed and wasted.
A tone of humor and levity, encouraging everyone to enjoy themselves and be carefree.

He's making me do this, ladies and gentlemen. I wouldn't do it if it weren't for this. you noticed, all through this material, I've been glancing over toward my left? well, I'll tell you the rea Or that ladies and gentlemen. he is over there. he is over on the left. he is the guy that is making me do all this shit. right over there. now all through this movie, every time we've been on s I've had to look over in that direction, right? you saw it... you know! well that's 'cause he's over there. I've got to watch him for signs. he jumps up and down like a jackass. I can't even be The guy sometimes. but we gotta watch him. "after all," we said, "it's frank's movie." now, we're the mothers, but it's still frank's movie. he rented the studio, had all th Heesy sets built...it's so moche!.
A humorous explanation for the glancing during the performance, directing attention to a member of the crew. Despite being credited as the mothers, it is still Frank's movie.