Lemon Demon is a musical project that was created by Neil Cicierega in 2003… Read Full Bio ↴Lemon Demon is a musical project that was created by Neil Cicierega in 2003. The live music includes touring members Alora Lanzilotta (bass), Charles Sergio (guitar) and Gregory Lanzilotta (drums). Tony Wry was the band's drummer from 2007 to 2008.

Under the Lemon Demon name, Neil has released seven full length albums and two EPs. Neil is also known for being the creator of a genre of Flash animation called "Animutation" which is characterized by unpredictable montages of pop-culture images set to music, often in a language foreign to the intended viewers. He is also known from his YouTube channel, 'NeilCicierega', most famous for his Potter Puppet Pals series.

Gadzooks
Lemon Demon Lyrics

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Everywhere I look I always see
people who are crazier than me.

Gadzooks!
Gadzooks!
You're all such crazy kooks!
A bunch of flaky flukes.

You're giving me the spooks.

Everyone's gone funny in the head.
I went outside and this is what I said...

I said:

Egad!
Egad!
I think you've all gone mad!
Gone nuts at least a tad.
It's really kind of sad.

How can people so bizarre exist?
(How can people so bizarre exist?)
They should go to a psychiatrist.
(They should go right now.)

By Jove!
By Jove!
You've formed a crazy drove,
and on the streets you rove!
It's something that I loave...

...loathe.

Gorblimey!
Gorblimey!
The situation's getting slimy!
And I am just so stymied!
I can't think of a rhymie.

Gee Willikers!
Gee Willikers!
You're all mentally illikers!
No, this is not a drillikers!
Okay, this is getting sillikers.

Odds-bodkins!
Odds-bodkins!
Don't know what that means.

Gadzooks!

Gadzooks!
You're all such crazy kooky kooks!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lemon Demon's "Gadzooks" are a lighthearted commentary on the varied eccentricities of people that the singer encounters as he goes about his life. The song is essentially a series of exclamations in response to the oddness of the world around the singer. He acknowledges that he himself may be a bit odd, but compares himself to those he perceives as being "crazier" than he is. He describes these people as "funny in the head" and "mentally illikers," but the overall tone of the song is one of amusement rather than disdain. The singer seems to view these eccentricities as endearing quirks, rather than serious issues.

The repeated use of various exclamations, such as "Gadzooks," "Egad," and "Gorblimey," adds to the humorous, slightly old-fashioned feel of the song. The use of these exclamations further emphasizes the singer's sense of being somewhat out of time with the world around him. The final repetition of "Gadzooks" is a kind of playful, almost affectionate affirmation of the oddness of people.

Overall, "Gadzooks" is a light, catchy song that pokes fun at the eccentricities of people, while also acknowledging the singer's own quirks. It is an amusing commentary on the weird world we live in.

Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere I look I always see people who are crazier than me.
The singer is surrounded by crazy people, and he feels they are crazier than he is.

Gadzooks! Gadzooks! You're all such crazy kooks! A bunch of flaky flukes. You're giving me the spooks.
The singer is addressing the crazy people around him, and expressing his fear of them.

Everyone's gone funny in the head. I went outside and this is what I said...
The singer notices that everyone around him is acting crazy, and he expresses his thoughts about it.

Egad! Egad! I think you've all gone mad! Gone nuts at least a tad. It's really kind of sad.
The singer is shocked by the behavior of the people around him, and he is sad to see them act so crazily.

How can people so bizarre exist? (How can people so bizarre exist?) They should go to a psychiatrist. (They should go right now.)
The singer questions how such crazy people can exist, and recommends that they seek professional help.

By Jove! By Jove! You've formed a crazy drove, and on the streets you rove! It's something that I loave... ...loathe.
The singer exclaims in shock at the way the people around him have formed a group and are wandering around the streets acting crazy. He hates it.

Gorblimey! Gorblimey! The situation's getting slimy! And I am just so stymied! I can't think of a rhymie.
The singer is flustered and at a loss for what to say or how to react to the strange and slimy situation around him.

Gee Willikers! Gee Willikers! You're all mentally illikers! No, this is not a drillikers! Okay, this is getting sillikers.
The singer can't believe how crazy the people around him are acting, and he tries to express his thoughts in a humorous way.

Odds-bodkins! Odds-bodkins! Don't know what that means.
The singer is at a loss for words and doesn't know what to say or how to react to the situation around him.

Gadzooks! Gadzooks! You're all such crazy kooky kooks!
The singer addresses the crazy people around him again, calling them out on their absurd behavior.

Contributed by Ellie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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