Scumbag
Frank Zappa The Mothers John Lennon & Yoko Ono Lyrics

Scumbag, scumbag,
The repetitive use of the word 'Scumbag' is meant to emphasize the derogatory nature of the term and the disdain the singer has for someone they consider to be low or morally corrupt.

Scumbag, yeah! scumbag,
The addition of 'yeah!' after 'Scumbag' indicates a sarcastic and mocking tone towards the person being referred to as a scumbag.

Scumbag, scumbag, ho!
By adding 'ho!' at the end of the line, the singer further expresses their contempt towards the scumbag, using derogatory language to degrade them.

Scumbag, scumbag,
The repeated use of 'Scumbag' serves to maintain the focus on the derogatory term and its negative connotations.

Scumbag, scumbag,
Continuing to repeat 'Scumbag' reinforces the artist's disdain for the person being referred to, suggesting that they are unworthy or despicable.

Scumbag, scumbag,
Again, the repetition of 'Scumbag' emphasizes the derogatory nature of the term, highlighting the singer's strong negative feelings towards the individual.

Scumbag, scumbag,
Continuing the repetition of 'Scumbag' underscores the singer's contempt for the person they are addressing, emphasizing their low opinion of them.

Scumbag, scumbag,
Once more, the repeated use of 'Scumbag' amplifies the artist's disapproval and disgust towards the individual being referred to.

Scumbag, scumbag,
The repetition of 'Scumbag' reinforces the artist's negative perception of the person being addressed, highlighting their moral judgment.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag.
The repetition of 'Scumbag' thrice further intensifies the artist's condemnation, emphasizing their belief that the person is truly despicable.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag.
Repeating 'Scumbag' three times in a row conveys an emphatic denouncement, leaving no doubt about the singer's disdain for the individual.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag.
Continuing the repetition of 'Scumbag' for the third time emphasizes the artist's firm conviction that the person being referred to is a scumbag.

Scumbag.
The concise line 'Scumbag.' serves as a powerful declaration, encapsulating the essence of the singer's derogatory attitude towards the individual.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag.
'Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag.' is repeated to reinforce the derogatory label and further emphasize the singer's contempt for the person.

Scum, scum, scumbag,
By transitioning from 'Scum' to 'Scumbag,' the singer escalates the derogatory nature of their criticism, indicating their belief that the person is not only morally corrupt but also repulsive.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag,
The repetition of 'Scumbag' four times consecutively serves to intensify the derogatory term, reinforcing the artist's strong disapproval and disgust.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag,
Repeating 'Scumbag' five times consecutively further enhances the derogatory impact of the term, heightening the artist's negative assessment of the person.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag,
Continuing the repetition of 'Scumbag' five times emphasizes the singer's unwavering conviction that the person being addressed is truly deserving of the derogatory label.

"Hey, listen! I don't know whether you can tell what the words are to this song but there's only two of them and I'd like to have you sing along 'cause it's real easy. anybody who comes to the fillmore east can sing this song. the name of the song is 'scumbag'. ok? and all you gotta do is sing 'scumbag'. Right on, brothers and sister let's hear it for the 'scumbag'!"
This spoken interlude from the live recording provides context to the repetitive and simplistic nature of the song. The singer invites the audience to participate and sing along with the derogatory term 'Scumbag,' suggesting that it is a common sentiment people can easily relate to and join in expressing.

Scumbag! scumbag! scumbag! scumbag! scumbag!
The forceful repetition of 'Scumbag!' multiple times acts as a chant or rallying cry, with each instance serving to emphasize the derogatory nature of the term and the artist's fervent condemnation of the individual.

Scumbag! scumbag! scumbag! scumbag!
Continuing to repeat 'Scumbag!' creates a sense of urgency and passion in the artist's denunciation, intensifying their negative feelings towards the person being addressed.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag,
The repetition of 'Scumbag' five times consecutively further emphasizes the derogatory nature of the term, highlighting the artist's intense disdain and moral judgment.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag,
By repeating 'Scumbag' five times again, the singer emphasizes their unwavering conviction that the person being referred to is truly despicable and deserving of the derogatory label.

Scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag, scumbag,
Continuing the repetition of 'Scumbag' for the third time in this stanza reinforces the artist's strong negative sentiments towards the individual, leaving no doubt about their moral judgment.

Scum,
The line 'Scum,' acts as a shortened form of 'Scumbag,' suggesting that the person being addressed is not only morally corrupt but also repulsive and contemptible.

Scumbag, baby, scumbag,
With the term 'baby' added to 'Scumbag,' the singer takes on a condescending tone towards the person being referred to, suggesting that they are not only morally corrupt but also immature or foolish.

Scumbag.
The line 'Scumbag.' serves as a concise reaffirmation of the derogatory term, leaving no doubt about the singer's condemnation of the individual.

Scumbag, baby,
By combining 'Scumbag' with 'baby,' the artist implies that the person being referred to is not only morally corrupt but also naive, immature, or easily manipulated.

Scumbag, baby, (scumbag, baby)
The repetition of 'scumbag, baby' serves to reinforce the artist's derogatory assessment of the person, highlighting their belief that they are both morally corrupt and foolish.

Scumbag, baby, (scumbag, baby)
Continuing the repetition of 'scumbag, baby' further emphasizes the singer's judgment of the person's moral corruption and immaturity, heightening their negative evaluation.

Scumbag, (scumbag, baby)
By removing 'baby' and solely using 'scumbag' in the second half of the line, the singer maintains the derogatory nature of their criticism, suggesting that the person's immaturity does not excuse their moral corruption.

Scumbag, (scumbag, baby)
The continued use of 'scumbag' and 'baby' juxtaposes moral corruption with immaturity, indicating that the person being referred to possesses both undesirable qualities.

Scumbag, oh yeah, (scumbag)
The inclusion of 'oh yeah' after 'Scumbag' conveys a sarcastic and mocking tone towards the individual, highlighting the artist's disdain and contempt.

Scumbag (scumbag)
The repetition of 'Scumbag' creates a sense of emphasis, underscoring the artist's negative judgment and strong aversion towards the person.

Scumbag (scumbag) (who's scumbag? )
By adding 'who's scumbag?' in parentheses, the singer mocks and questions the identity of the scumbag, suggesting that it could be anyone, including the listener themselves.

Hey, scumbag, (scumbag)
The interjection 'Hey' before 'Scumbag' serves as a direct address to the individual being criticized, further emphasizing the artist's contempt and reproach.

Scumbag (scumbag)
Repeating 'Scumbag' for the second time in a row reinforces the derogatory term, leaving no room for misunderstanding the singer's negative assessment of the person.

Scumbag (scumbag)
By repeating 'Scumbag' again, the singer continues to remind the listener of the derogatory nature of the term and their strong disapproval of the person.

Scumbag, scumbag,
The repetition of 'Scumbag' serves as a concluding statement, powerfully reiterating the singer's harsh judgment of the individual being addressed.

Scum, uh!
The truncated line 'Scum, uh!' combines the derogatory term 'Scum' with an interjection, expressing the artist's disgust and dismissive attitude towards the person.

Scumbag,
The one-word line 'Scumbag' stands alone, serving as a final, definitive denouncement of the individual being addressed.

Scumbag,
Repeating 'Scumbag' at the end emphasizes the derogatory label, effectively summarizing the singer's overall negative perception of the person.

Scumbag,
Continuing the repetition of 'Scumbag' for the third time in this stanza reinforces the singer's unwavering conviction that the person being referred to is truly deserving of the derogatory term.

Scumbag. (oh, oh, oh, yeah)
The inclusion of 'oh, oh, oh, yeah' in parentheses adds an element of exclamation and satisfaction, suggesting that the artist takes pleasure in calling out this person as a scumbag.

"Good night, boys and girls!"
This spoken outro indicates the end of the performance, with the artist bidding farewell to the audience.