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)
People In Your Neighborhood
Idiot Flesh Lyrics
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In your neighborhood
The people that you meet each day
Oh aren't you curious
I sure am, I think I'm going to go out today and find out who lives in my neighborhood
This guy over here looks interesting
Wow sir what a beautiful car my goodness that's a great hat who are you
In your neighborhood
Well the pimp is a person in your neighborhood
He's a Person That You meet Each Day
Well hello Mr. pimp, Pimp, Pimp
Is that short for something?
"I don't know, man"
Well anyway I just wanting to ask a couple of questions
And I was wondering what you did for a living you seem like quite an interesting character
Well anyway yeah I was just wondering about your car and your clothes and what you do
Well who are all these people?
Hello people!
Okay I dont know what that is but
WAIT!
OH AH!
WHERE'S MY WALLET?!
The crack addicted mother of eight is a person in your neighborhood
The crack addicted mother of eight is a person in your neighborhood
A person that you meet each day
WOW it's Mayola How are you today Mayola?
"I'm alright ya know im okay"
It's a beautiful day isn't it?
"Yeah it is it's a beautiful day ahuh yeah it's a beautiful day"
"Hey have you seen Kenny I was looking to get another pound"
Yeah well im probably not the best person to ask right now
I just been mugged by a Mr. Pimp
But I'm sure he's running around the neighborhood somewhere
"I seen the cops And All the people keep stealing peoples kids and taking peoples kids"
Yeah I heard about that, that's terrible
"I don't know why someone would do that just crazy takes someone else's kids"
(It may Interest you to know that 3 of Mayola's 8 children have been taken by the State)
Wow what a funny smell seems to be coming from that windowless grey durgy building
Wow there must be a scientist living there or something
Huh pretty loud music coming out of there Maybe he's a rock and roll scientist
Or a violently Unpredictable Speed Freak That May or May Not be getting ready for the apocalypse
Is a person in your neighborhood.
HE'S IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD HES IN YOUR Neighborhood
Well the Violently Unpredictable Speed Freak That May or May Not be getting ready for the apocalypse
Is a person In your neighborhood A person That You meet each day
Hello Mr Scientist
Hello anybody home?
I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions about our neighborhood
HELLO MR SCIENTIST
Okay
Hey
How are you
I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions
Is that a gun sir?
"You're not allowed to knock on my door"
What do you mean im not allowed to knock?
"Fucking cop are you a cop?"
No I am not a cop
I just wanted to ask a couple of questions.
"Fuck you fucking Pig"
*Gunshots*
The song "People in Your Neighborhood" by Idiot Flesh is a satirical take on the Sesame Street song of the same name. The lyrics portray a person going around the neighborhood, meeting and interacting with various characters, including a pimp, a crack-addicted mother of eight, and a violently unpredictable speed freak who may or may not be preparing for the apocalypse. The lyrics are meant to highlight the dark and absurd aspects of everyday life that many people tend to overlook.
The song portrays a sense of curiosity about the people in the neighborhood, but also a sense of danger and unease. The singer encounters people who are marginalized and struggling, as well as those who are potentially dangerous. The lyrics suggest that in our everyday lives, we often encounter people who are different from us, and it is important to acknowledge and understand them, even if they might not fit our preconceived notions of what is acceptable.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the diverse and complex nature of communities, and how we can learn from the people around us, even those who might seem strange or threatening.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are the people in your neighborhood?
Asking about the identities of those who reside close by
Well the pimp is a person in your neighborhood
Acknowledging that a pimp is a part of the neighborhood community
Well hello Mr. pimp, Pimp, Pimp
Greeting the pimp and attempting to start a conversation
The crack addicted mother of eight is a person in your neighborhood
Noting that a woman who is addicted to crack and has eight children is also a member of the neighborhood
WOW it's Mayola How are you today Mayola?
Addressing a woman named Mayola and checking in on her well-being
Wow what a funny smell seems to be coming from that windowless grey durgy building
Commenting on an unusual odor emanating from a nearby building
Is a person in your neighborhood.
Asserting that this questionable individual is, in fact, a member of the neighborhood
Hello Mr Scientist
Attempting to speak with an individual who may be a scientist residing nearby
HELLO MR SCIENTIST
Repeating the attempt to communicate with the scientist to no avail
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Who are the people in your neighborhood?
In your neighborhood
The people that you meet each day
Oh aren’t you curious
I sure am I think im going to go out today and find out who lives in my neighborhood
This guy over here looks interesting
Wow sir what a beautiful car my goodness that’s a great hat who are you
Well the pimp is a person in your neighborhood
In your neighborhood
Well the pimp is a person in your neighborhood
He’s a Person That You meet Each Day
Well hello Mr. pimp, Pimp, Pimp
Is that short for something
“I don’t know man”
Well anyway I just wanting to ask a couple of questions
And I was wondering what you did for a living you seem like quite an interesting character
Well anyway yeah I was just wondering about your car and your clothes and what you do
Well who are all these people?
Hello people!
Okay I don’t know what that is but
WAIT!
OH AH!
WHERES MY WALLET!
The crack addicted mother of eight is a person in your neighborhood
The crack addicted mother of eight is a person in your neighborhood
A person that you meet each day
WOW its mayola How are you today mayola?
“Im alright ya know im okay”
It’s a beautiful day isisnt it?
“Yeah it is it’s a beautiful day ahuh yeah it’s a beautiful day”
“Hey have you seen Kenny I was looking to get another pound”
Yeah well im probably not the best person to ask right now
I just been mugged by a Mr. Pimp
But im sure he’s running around the neighborhood somewhere
“I seen the cops And All the people keep stealing peoples kids and taking peoples kids”
Yeah I heard about that that’s terrible
“I don’t know why someone would do that just crazy takes someone else’s kids”
(It may Interest you to know that 3 of mayolas 8 children have been taken by the State)
Wow what a funny smell seems to be coming from that windowless grey durgy building
Wow there must be a scientist living there or something
Huh pretty loud music coming out of there Maybe he’s a rock and roll scientist
Or A…
Violently Unpredictable Speed Freak That May or May Not be getting ready for the apocalypse
Is a person in your neighborhood.
HE’S IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD HES IN YOUR Neighborhood
Well the Violently Unpredictable Speed Freak That May or May Not be getting ready for the apocalypse
Is a person In your neighborhood A person That You meet each day
Hello Mr Scientist
Hello anybody home?
I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions about our neighborhood
HELLO MR SCIENTIST
Okay
Hey
How are you
I just wanted to ask you a couple of questions
Is that a gun sir?
“You’re not allowed to knock on my door”
What do you mean im not allowed to knock?
“Fucking cop are you a cop?”
No I am not a cop
I just wanted to ask a couple of questions.
“Fuck you fucking Pig”
Gunshots
@PorkSodaBassist
these guys are the maximum capacity of human's musical power
@snorksonforks
SLAYER says hold my fuckin beer
@putrefiedprim
@@snorksonforks two completely different types of music. but even if we were judging music for how heavy or kickass it is, Slayer wouldn’t make the final cut.
@modifidious
This album turns 26 years old today!
@skulengu6854
I saw them for the first time in fabulous Fresno, California. They were performing with my friends in Guano and E is for Elephant. I learned from "Puppet Theater" that if you stay awake for 4 days straight that you will be able to identify the extra terrestrial aliens that walk among us.
The Nothing Show remains one of my top 10 desert island discs.
Oakland gave us many great bands like Sly and the Family Stone, Tower of Power and Digital Underground. This was the next logical step in that progression.
Bring da noise, bring da funk mother f'ers!
@Thetarantinomaniac
This needed a music video!
@shaygarcia8078
My druncle was in this band. Drunk uncle.
@dirt5913
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@carlrich8236
@@dirt5913 yeah for real baby
@cansofswine126
If only there was an Avenue Q / Wonder Showzen type music video for this song