Idiot Flesh was a talented and musically discordant band blending by a wide… Read Full Bio ↴Idiot Flesh was a talented and musically discordant band blending by a wide array of influences ranging from funk to prog rock and heavy metal as well as aspects of Eastern European Folk, Opera & Butoh dance performances. Formed in Oakland, California, USA in 1985 under the name Acid Rain with the demo album "We Were All Very Worried." They eventually changed their name to Idiot Flesh prior to the release of their first album in 1990. After Idiot Flesh disbanded in the late 90's, lead singer Nils Frykdahl and bassist/producer Dan Rathbun later formed Sleepytime Gorilla Museum.

Known to tour the US in a converted city bus with Rathbun as the driver/mechanic, with the windshield destination banner of HELL. Besides their wild performances which embodied a "rock against rock" ethos, they were also known to defy classification with marching band routines, performing puppet shows, and playing household items as instruments (in tune). After finding few financial rewards for their increasingly complex stage show, Idiot Flesh disbanded in 1998.

Core Members:

- Captain Dragon (Gene Jun; Guitar, Percussion, Violin, Vocals, Arranger)
- Hyena Boy (Wes Anderson; 1994-1998: Percussion, Drums, Marimba, Multi Instruments, Talking, Vocals, Bassoon, Trash Cans)
- The Improver (Dan Rathbun; Bass, Multi Instruments, Saw, "Talking", Horn, Vocals, Trombone, Cello, Megaphone; Engineer)
- Pin (Nils Frykdahl; Flute, Saxophone, Percussion, Castanets, Vocals, Guitar; Cover Design/Graphics)
- Chuck Squier (1985 through 1994: Drums, Cover art)

Discography:

- (1990) Tales of Instant Knowledge and Sure Death
- (1994) The Nothing Show
- (1995) Teen Devil/Twitch (4 Song EP)
- (1997) Fancy (Nov. 11)

Chicken Little
Idiot Flesh Lyrics

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The sky is falling, gotta tell the king.
The sky is falling and everything.
The sun come down, tell us a story.
The sun come down, tell us a long story.
If I break my hand…

The sky is falling, gotta tell the king.
The sun come down and everything shine

Don't save me

Think I lost my keys, it's a disaster.
If I sold my car we could get there faster.
If I take your hand, we could start walking.
If I kiss your mouth, we could stop talking.

If I break your heart, we could get there faster.
If I lost my mind, it's only plaster.
If I break my hand, I could get there faster.
If I lost your mouth, it's only plaster.

The sky is falling, gotta tell the king.
The sky is falling and everything shine
Don't save me

Chicken…
Chicken Little…
Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky…
Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky, Henny Penny…
Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky, Henny Penny, Goosey Loosey…

Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky, Henny Penny, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey…
And Foxy Loxy… Maybe Foxy Loxy wants to come too.

Overall Meaning

The first few lines of the song "Chicken Little" by Idiot Flesh suggest a sense of urgency and panic: "The sky is falling, gotta tell the king. The sky is falling and everything." The image of the sky falling has long been associated with fear and disaster. Chicken Little is a fable character who is best known for the phrase "the sky is falling," which he utters after being hit on the head by a falling acorn (in some versions, a piece of chicken feed) and believes it to be the sky falling. He goes on to alarm other animals, leading to a chaotic situation that is ultimately resolved when they realize it was a false alarm. In the context of the song, the repeated phrase "the sky is falling" could be interpreted as a metaphor for a sense of impending doom or the feeling of being overwhelmed.

The sun is mentioned later in the song, with the line "The sun come down, tell us a story. The sun come down, tell us a long story." The sun has been a symbol of life and vitality in many cultures throughout history, and the idea of it sharing a story could be a way of seeking guidance or understanding. The rest of the lyrics seem to be a mix of random thoughts or ideas, with phrases like "Think I lost my keys, it's a disaster" and "If I break your heart, we could get there faster." These disconnected phrases could reflect the feeling of a chaotic mind or the scattered thoughts and emotions that come with feeling overwhelmed.

Line by Line Meaning

The sky is falling, gotta tell the king.
We have to alert the king since the sky is falling and that's a dire situation.

The sky is falling and everything.
Not only is the sky falling, but everything else that we know is falling apart too.

The sun come down, tell us a story.
The sun setting is a sign that we're all in for a long night and we could use a good story to pass the time.

The sun come down, tell us a long story.
We need a really long story since there's nothing else to do as we wait for daylight.

If I break my hand...
This could be a hypothetical situation, so if I were to break my hand, the outcome may be different from what one might expect.

The sun come down and everything shine.
Despite the darkness, everything is shining brightly and upholding the vibrant spirit of the night.

Don't save me
Despite everything that's happening, there's no need to intervene and try to save me from it all.

Think I lost my keys, it's a disaster.
Even losing something as small and insignificant as my keys could be seen as a disaster in the current state of things.

If I sold my car we could get there faster.
Selling one's car could be the solution to getting around more efficiently in a world with a falling sky.

If I take your hand, we could start walking.
It's time to take action and move forward, and taking someone's hand could be a good place to start.

If I kiss your mouth, we could stop talking.
Perhaps a passionate kiss can make us forget our worries and distract us from talking about the falling sky.

If I break your heart, we could get there faster.
Hurting someone could make us move faster, but at what cost?

If I lost my mind, it's only plaster.
Even losing my mind might not make a real difference in the grand scheme of things.

If I lost your mouth, it's only plaster.
The same goes for losing a person's mouth, or losing their ability to speak.

Chicken...
This could be a reference to feeling scared, like a chicken.

Chicken Little...
Chicken Little is a classic cautionary tale about what can happen if we panic without having all the facts first.

Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky...
These are characters from the story who also jump to conclusions without all the evidence.

Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky, Henny Penny...
Henny Penny is another character from the story who is quick to believe rumors and panic.

Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky, Henny Penny, Goosey Loosey...
And Goosey Loosey is yet another character who falls victim to the same panic as the others.

Chicken Little, Ducky Lucky, Henny Penny, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey...
Turkey Lurkey is the final character in the story who gets swept up in the panic and ultimately leads them all to their doom.

And Foxy Loxy... Maybe Foxy Loxy wants to come too.
Foxy Loxy is the cunning character who takes advantage of the others' fear and uses it for his own gain. Maybe he'd like to come with us on our journey as well.

Contributed by Muhammad D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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