What's The Buzz / Strange Thing Mystifying
Ian Gillan Lyrics

What's the buzz? Tell me what's happening
Ian Gillan is asking what is going on and what everyone is talking about.

Why should you want to know?
He questions why they care about what's happening.

Don't you mind about the future
Ian suggests to not worry about the future, and instead focus on the present.

Don't you try to think ahead
He advises to live in the moment instead of planning for the future.

Save tomorrow for tomorrow
He suggests to leave the future for when it arrives.

Think about today instead
Ian suggests to focus solely on the present.

When do we ride into Jerusalem?
Ian is asking when they will arrive at their destination.

Why are you obsessed with fighting
Ian questions why they are so preoccupied with arguing.

Times and fates you can't defy?
He suggests that events are out of their control.

If you knew the path we're riding
Ian claims that if they knew what they were doing, they might understand better.

You'd understand it less then I
Ian believes that others would be even more confused if they knew the path.

Let me try to cool down your face a bit
Ian is trying to calm the situation and ease tensions.

Mary uh that is good
Ian mentions that Mary has been helpful and supportive.

While you prattled through your supper
Ian accuses someone of talking too much during dinner.

Where and when and who and how
He is annoyed with the irrelevant details the person is talking about.

She alone has tried to give me
Ian values Mary for being the only one to assist him.

What I need right here and now
Ian states that Mary has met his current needs and requirements.

It seems to me a strange thing, mystifying
Ian expresses his confusion about a situation.

That a man like you can waste his time
He is surprised that someone of their status is wasting time on something insignificant.

On women of her kind
Ian is referring to a woman that others may not respect.

Yes, I can understand that she amuses
Ian acknowledges that the woman is entertaining.

But to let her stroke you, kiss your hair
He disapproves of how the woman is touching or flirting with someone.

Is hardly in your line
He believes that the behavior is not fitting for the person or their role.

It's not that I object to her profession
Ian clarifies that he's not against what the woman does for a living.

But she doesn't fit in well with what you teach and say
He highlights that the woman's behavior isn't in line with what others are professing.

It doesn't help us if you're inconsistent
He believes that inconsistency doesn't benefit the group or mission.

They only need a small excuse to put us all away
Ian fears that anyone can use this as an excuse to harm them.

Who are you to criticize her?
Ian questions someone's authority or right to criticize the woman.

Who are you to despise her?
He questions someone's right to think lowly of the woman.

Leave her, leave her, let her be now
Ian suggests that they leave the woman alone.

She's with me now
He reveals that he is with the woman currently.

If your slate is clean, then you can throw stones
Ian suggests that only those who have not sinned can criticize others.

If your slate is not, then leave her alone
He urges those who are guilty of similar wrongdoing to not judge the woman.

I'm amazed that a man like you
Ian is surprised by someone's behavior.

Can be so shallow, thick and slow
He's angry that someone is ignorant and slow to understand.

There is not a man among you
Ian does not think highly of anyone in his company.

Who knows or cares if I come or go
He believes that no one cares about his arrival or departure.

No you're wrong! You're very wrong
Ian disagrees with someone's statement and is eager to refute it.

How can you say that, how can you say that, how can you say that, how can you say that
Ian is asking how one can hold such a view.

Not one, not one of you!
Ian believes that none of them holds the correct view.