Body Parts
Frank and Earnest Lyrics
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Part of your body?
What's the ugliest
Part of your body?
Some say your nose
Some say your toes
(I think it's your mind)
But I think it's YOUR MIND
I think it's your mind, woo woo
ALL YOUR CHILDREN ARE POOR
UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS OF
SYSTEMS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL
A PLAGUE UPON YOUR IGNORANCE & THE GRAY
DESPAIR OF YOUR UGLY LIFE
Where did Annie go
When she went to town?
Who are all those creeps
That she brings around?
ALL YOUR CHILDREN ARE POOR
UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS OF LIES YOU BELIEVE
A PLAGUE UPON YOUR IGNORANCE THAT KEEPS
THE YOUNG FROM THE TRUTH THEY DESERVE . . .
The lyrics of Frank and Earnest's song "Body Parts" deal with themes such as self-image, societal ignorance, and the psychological state of individuals. The opening lines ask the question "What's the ugliest part of your body?" and goes on to suggest that it might be the mind. The lyrics challenge the listeners' perception of beauty and raise the issue of the cultural emphasis on physical appearance that can lead to negative self-image.
The second verse deals with the idea that children are often poor and victims of systems beyond their control. The lyrics suggest that their poverty and victimization are a result of societal ignorance and despair. The imagery of the gray despair of their ugly life emphasizes the psychological impact of poverty and the lack of opportunities.
The third verse references Annie, perhaps a metaphorical representation of youth, and suggests that she is bringing creeps around. It can be seen as a commentary on the influences that surround young people and their exposure to negative thoughts, beliefs, and ideas. The overall message of the song is a call for greater awareness and empathy toward those who suffer due to societal constructs.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the ugliest
What is the most unpleasant or unattractive
Part of your body?
Area or feature of your physical form
Some say your nose
There are individuals who believe it is your nasal area
Some say your toes
Others assert that it is the protruding extremities on the end of your foot
(I think it's your mind)
(In my opinion) The inner workings of your brain and consciousness
But I think it's YOUR MIND
Contrary to popular belief, I believe it is your cerebral makeup
(Your mind)
(Your mental faculties)
I think it's your mind, woo woo
I have a strong conviction that your psyche is the unattractive part
ALL YOUR CHILDREN ARE POOR
Every one of your offspring lacks proper resources
UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS OF
Regrettably, they are sufferers of
SYSTEMS BEYOND THEIR CONTROL
Restrictive frameworks outside of their authority or ability to navigate
A PLAGUE UPON YOUR IGNORANCE & THE GRAY
A disease of your heedlessness and the gloomy perspective of your unsightly existence
DESPAIR OF YOUR UGLY LIFE
Your misery is a result of an ugly life
Where did Annie go
To what place did Anne travel
When she went to town?
During her expedition to the city?
Who are all those creeps
What is the identity of those people who frequent her company
That she brings around?
That she invites or invites herself around?
ALL YOUR CHILDREN ARE POOR
None of your offspring are financially or socially stable
UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS OF LIES YOU BELIEVE
They are lamentable casualties of the falsehoods you accept as truth
A PLAGUE UPON YOUR IGNORANCE THAT KEEPS
The ignorance that you are plagued with impedes
THE YOUNG FROM THE TRUTH THEY DESERVE . . .
Youth from acquiring the reality that they should have access to . . .
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