Kinky
Friedman Kinky Lyrics


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(ronnie hawkins)

I had me a wearied dream, seen me a wearied scene,
When I seen what I saw, couldn't sit still,
Nero was kissing on buffalo bill.
Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll one time for me.
When it gets too kinky for the rest of the world
It's getting just right for me.

There was rhinestone whips and midgets,
Quasimodo was jerking in hard.
I seen a tribe of pygmies doing their thing
Riding in on saint-bernards.

Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll one time for me.
When it gets too kinky for the rest of the world
It's getting just right for me.
Whew!

There was shetland ponies and bulldogs,
Jockstraps and cowboy boots,
Forty-seven miles of tennis shoe tongue
And thirteen pair of shoes.

Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll one time for me.
When it gets too kinky for the rest of the world
It's getting just right for me.

Let it roll!

Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll one time for me.




When it gets too kinky for the rest of the world
It's getting just right for me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Friedman Kinky's song "Kinky" are a vivid depiction of a surreal and erotic dream or scene that the singer has witnessed. The scene consists of bizarre and kinky behaviors such as Nero kissing Buffalo Bill, rhinestone whips, midgets, and Quasimodo dancing. The singer also mentions a tribe of pygmies riding in on Saint Bernards and Shetland ponies with bulldogs, jockstraps, and cowboy boots. The singer is clearly enjoying this world that is too kinky for others but just right for him.


The song is a celebration of sexual liberation and indulging in non-conformist pleasures. The imagery used in the lyrics is meant to shock and entice the listener, urging them to throw off conventional expectations and embrace their kinks and fetishes. The repeated refrain, 'let it roll, let it roll, let it roll one time for me' reinforces this call to let go and enjoy oneself. In summary, the song 'Kinky' is a wild and provocative anthem that celebrates sexual freedom and breaking the mold.


Line by Line Meaning

I had me a wearied dream, seen me a wearied scene,
I had a tiring dream that showed me a strange scene.


When I seen what I saw, couldn't sit still,
When I saw what I saw, I couldn't stay calm and still.


Nero was kissing on buffalo bill.
I saw the unexpected sight of a Roman emperor kissing a western figure.


Let it roll, let it roll, let it roll one time for me.
Play some music and let it go wild, just for me.


When it gets too kinky for the rest of the world It's getting just right for me.
When things become too outrageous for others, it's the perfect level of enjoyment for me.


There was rhinestone whips and midgets, Quasimodo was jerking in hard.
I saw unusual things like whips with rhinestones and little people. Quasimodo, the fictional hunchback character, was dancing intensely.


I seen a tribe of pygmies doing their thing Riding in on saint-bernards.
I observed a group of small people doing their activities while being transported on Saint Bernard dogs.


There was shetland ponies and bulldogs, Jockstraps and cowboy boots, Forty-seven miles of tennis shoe tongue And thirteen pair of shoes.
I witnessed a strange compilation of items, including ponies and bulldogs, athletic gear, and an excessive amount of shoes.


Let it roll!
Keep the music playing and the strange things coming!




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@angeloanello5171

Jews Are Not A ‘Chosen People' (Nor a 'Race'):

Acts 10: 34
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:”

Ephesians 3: 6
“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:”



@angeloanello5171

@@kristawelch3821

Who died, and made you judge of the world?

St.John 18: 36
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”

St. John 11: 54
“Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.”

St. Matthew 5: 38
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?”

St. Luke 23: 3
"And Pilate asked him, saying 'Art thou the King of the Jews?' And he answered him and said, 'Thou sayest it' ('that's what YOU say')."

St. John 9: 16 & 22; (also 10: 19 & 31)
"Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others asked, “How can a sinner perform such signs?” So they were divided."

St. John 13: 33
“My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

I Corinthians 7: 6
“But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.”

I Corinthians 9: 20
” And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;”

St. Mark 10: 42
”But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”

II Corinthians 3: 12
"Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

Romans 11: 12
‘For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.’

St. John 7: 1
“After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, Jesus' brothers said to him, ‘You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.’ For even his own brothers did not believe in him.”

St. John 8: 52
“Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.”

Romans 10:3
"For they [Israelites] being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

Revelation 2: 9
“I know thy works, and tribulations, and poverty, (but thou are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan.”

Matthew 23: 8
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”



@angeloanello5171

Jesus was not a Jew; see more about it in the Bible (they’re still waiting for Elijah):

St.John 18: 36
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”

St. John 11: 54
“Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.”

St. Matthew 5: 38
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?”

St. Luke 23: 3
"And Pilate asked him, saying 'Art thou the King of the Jews?' And he answered him and said, 'Thou sayest it' ('that's what YOU say')."

St. John 9: 16 & 22; (also 10: 19 & 31)
"Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others asked, “How can a sinner perform such signs?” So they were divided."

St. John 13: 33
“My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

I Corinthians 7: 6
“But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.”

I Corinthians 9: 20
” And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;”

St. Mark 10: 42
”But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”

II Corinthians 3: 12
"Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

Romans 11: 12
‘For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.’

St. John 7: 1
“After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, Jesus' brothers said to him, ‘You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.’ For even his own brothers did not believe in him.”

St. John 8: 52
“Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.”

Romans 10:3
"For they [Israelites] being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

Revelation 2: 9
“I know thy works, and tribulations, and poverty, (but thou are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan.”

Matthew 23: 8
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.”

Jews Are Not A ‘Chosen People' (Nor a 'Race'):

Acts 10: 34
“Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
That word, I say, ye know, which was published throughout all Judaea, and began from Galilee, after the baptism which John preached;
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:”

Ephesians 3: 6
“That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel:”



@angeloanello5171

You don't like the Bible? 'Exodus' is Old Testament Hebrew, found in the Torah. Has little to do with Christianity. In fact, it is based on commandments, and not 'love thy neighbor'.

So, once again, you don't know what you're attacking me about. You just hate anything good?



Jesus Was Not a Jew (they’re still waiting for Elijah):

See more about it in your Bible:


St.John 18: 36
“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”

St. John 11: 54
“Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.”

St. Matthew 5: 38
“Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:
But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also.
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?
And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?”

St. Luke 23: 3
"And Pilate asked him, saying 'Art thou the King of the Jews?' And he answered him and said, 'Thou sayest it' ('that's what YOU say')."

St. John 9: 16 & 22; (also 10: 19 & 31)
"Some of the Pharisees said, “This man is not from God, for he does not keep the Sabbath.” But others asked, “How can a sinner perform such signs?” So they were divided."

St. John 13: 33
“My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

I Corinthians 7: 6
“But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.”

I Corinthians 9: 20
” And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;”

St. Mark 10: 42
”But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.
But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”

II Corinthians 3: 12
"Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to prevent the Israelites from seeing the end of what was passing away. But their minds were made dull, for to this day the same veil remains when the old covenant is read. It has not been removed, because only in Christ is it taken away. Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit."

Romans 11: 12
‘For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.’

St. John 7: 1
“After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, Jesus' brothers said to him, ‘You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the miracles you do. No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.’ For even his own brothers did not believe in him.”

St. John 8: 52
“Then said the Jews unto him, Now we know that thou hast a devil. Abraham is dead, and the prophets; and thou sayest, If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste of death.”

Romans 10:3
"For they [Israelites] being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."

Revelation 2: 9
“I know thy works, and tribulations, and poverty, (but thou are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan.”

Matthew 23: 8
“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble



@angeloanello5171

@@w.t.fpipedreamwithhopefull5538

Matthew 22: 36
"Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Luke 6: 31
‘Do to others as you would have them do to you.’

Ephesians 2: 15
‘Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace’



@angeloanello5171

'Islamphobic' is an oxymoron; you can't be 'phobic' if someone is actually trying to kill you:

Koran 9: 5
"When opportunity arises kill the infidels wherever you catch them".

Koran 2: 191
“Slay the unbelievers wherever you find them”

Koran 9: 123
“Make war on the infidels living in your neighborhood”.

Koran 47: 4
"Do not hanker for peace with the infidels; behead them when you catch them".

Koran 9: 5
(Verse of the sword) ‘You will kill and be killed for Allah’.

Koran 8: 60
‘You will terrorize non- Muslims’.



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@ormcgazm

My old man listened to kinky friedman all the time, i have so many lines that i roll off the tongue and hum to myself from my childhood from dad playing kinky, all from his songs. My name is lucas... so just about any time i pick my nose.
RIP old man

@J4ckieD

This is the Superbowl halftime show we need.

@donaldducksdad5920

I always wondered why so many jewish ppl pretend like only white people are racist. Im a quarter jewish and half armenian. It always made me wonder. I have seen so many other races be racist and the most racist people I have encountered have not be "white."

Yet, all the caricatures we see of racists are always white, or as Friedman says, "honkies."

@chuckengley9199

Ha ha ha….yes!

@Andy-ln6oe

Hell Half the nation would die watching this

@Sewom79

​@@Andy-ln6oeso same as a tit

@RoscoPColtrane17

In a pogrom perhaps

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@davidprice7162

The proudest moment of my life was being a volunteer for Kinky Friedman's for governor of Texas campaign. Instead we got some bland suit who didn't do shit

@karlameredithheld

I remember you singing us this song as campers at Echo HIll Ranch in 1981. Not your typical campfire song!

@surrealfarm

Read up on Kinky and his beliefs some time.... then read his books. He's EXACTLY what this country needs..... an honest, open minded, intelligent man who seriously believes in defending EVERYBODY's freedoms. And he has a phenomenal sense of humor. So what if he doesn't believe in being ''politically correct'' verbally. He is so in his heart. He's a man that I would like as my friend.

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