The touring band consists of Bryan "Brain" Mantia on Drums, Mark "MIRV" Haggard on Guitar, Adam Gates on Bass (tuned an octave lower), and of course Les Claypool on Bass.
Cohibas Esplenditos
Les Claypool And The Holy Mackerel Lyrics
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Turns the city on its ear.
Mr. Hamster takes Hot Potato Man
By the arm,
Bombay Sapphire in his hand
And Cohibas... Esplenditos.
Down at the Wasteland.
He's a happy boy, full of vim and vigor
Since the day he left his wife.
Him and the Hamster, at the nudie shows,
They like the finer things in life,
Like Cohibas... Esplenditos.
The opening lines of Les Claypool And The Holy Mackerel's Cohibas Esplenditos set a tone of debauchery and excitement. The two protagonists, Mr. Hamster and Hot Potato Man, are living it up and causing a stir in the city. Mr. Hamster seems to be the more dominant character, taking Hot Potato Man under his wing as they indulge in Bombay Sapphire gin and Cohibas Esplenditos cigars.
As the song progresses, we hear about Hot Potato Man's divorce and newfound happiness. He and Mr. Hamster seem to bond over their love of the "finer things in life," such as attending nudie shows and smoking expensive cigars. Throughout the song, the repeated refrain of "Cohibas... Esplenditos" adds to the luxurious and indulgent feel of the lyrics.
Overall, the song paints a picture of two men living life to the fullest, in a way that is both intriguing and slightly disturbing. It's unclear what exactly the Cohibas Esplenditos represent to these characters, but they seem to be a symbol of their wealth and decadence.
Line by Line Meaning
Mr. Hamster and Hot Potato Man
Two friends who are known to be eccentric, perhaps because of their names or physical appearance.
Turns the city on its ear.
Their behavior is so unusual that it creates a stir and confuses or shocks people around them.
Mr. Hamster takes Hot Potato Man
By the arm,
Mr. Hamster shows affection towards Hot Potato Man and holds his arm, indicating a close relationship between the two.
Bombay Sapphire in his hand
And Cohibas... Esplenditos.
Mr. Hamster is holding a bottle of gin and the two friends are smoking high-quality Cuban cigars, suggesting an indulgent lifestyle.
Saw Mr. Potato Man the other day
Down at the Wasteland.
The artist saw Hot Potato Man recently at a place that is desolate or uninhabitable, which could imply that he is exploring new or unexpected areas.
He's a happy boy, full of vim and vigor
Since the day he left his wife.
Hot Potato Man appears rejuvenated and happy after ending his unhappy marriage.
Him and the Hamster, at the nudie shows,
They like the finer things in life,
Both friends enjoy attending shows with nudity and seem to have an appreciation for indulgence and luxury.
Like Cohibas... Esplenditos.
The Cuban cigars take on a symbolic meaning and represent the friends' affinity for indulgence and luxury.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LES CLAYPOOL
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