In 2001, Neil started widespread distribution of his original songs under the name of "Trapezoid", He released four albums under this name, Outsmart, Microwave This CD, Dimes, and Circa 2000, retiring the Trapezoid moniker after the release of Circa 2000 in 2007. Following a notice from an annoyed trademark holder, Trapezoid was posthumously changed to "Deporitaz", though Neil is still known to go by the nickname "Trapezoid" or "Trapezzoid" occasionally.
Neil also began releasing music under the name Lemon Demon in 2003, usually featuring lyrics and vocals, unlike Trapezoid, which was primarily instrumental. As of 2018, Lemon Demon has released 11 albums, live albums, and EPs, Clown Circus, Live From The Haunted Candle Shop, Hip To The Javabean, Damn Skippy, Dinosaurchestra, View-Monster, Almanac 2009, Live (Only Not), I Am Become Christmas, Nature Tapes, and Spirit Phone.
In 2014, Neil Cicierega released the album Mouth Sounds, under his own name, primarily consisting of comedic mashups and remixes of Top 40 hits from the 1980s and 1990s. Neil released three follow-up albums in this series, Mouth Silence, Mouth Moods, and Mouth Dreams in 2014, 2017, and 2020 respectively.
Neil has also preformed under other names such as MEGO vs. SPAGO and in bands such as Bodhi and the temporary collaboration Lemon Aaron Bards.
Pokémon
Neil Cicierega Lyrics
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So what exactly is a Pokémon? (Pika!)
Cute cuddly characters
Who become super-charged
So they can fight their enemies
It's a Japanese term short for "pocket monster"
That share the world with humans
It began as a video game from Japan
And has become an international phenomenon
In the form of books, music videos, a tv-show
And trading cards in the hands of school kids all over the world
Well Pokemon has swept the world
Little, reclusive, power-filled monsters
Characters named 'Pikachu', 'Mankey' and 'Snorlax'
School officials are finding that Pokemon cards are responsible for fist-fights
And the Pokemon is creating a monster of a commotion for American kids
They get into fights, but no one dies
Parents should not let their kids
Watch Pokemon
Play Pokemon
Buy Pokemon cards
Have anything to do with Pokemon
Because the message is violence
The genius of Pokémon is you have to keep collecting characters
The game is constantly innovating
And so the epidemic goes from being a craze
To an entire world-order!
Constant trading is not only distracting kids from classwork
But turning the playground into a black market
Where they buy and sell rare cards
The children are developing relationships
with all these Pokemon creatures
Now kids are going jus' wild over this Pokemon
These stuffed animals, collectibles, Pokemon trading cards
Wh-wh-why should they carry these monsters in their pockets?
The entire Pokemon phenomenon is the enemy.
Pokemon-World is a world of the demonic! Of the Satanic!
Coming soon to a theatre near you
Pokemon the Movie joins Pokemon the video game
And Pokemon the trading card as must-sees and must-haves
To start us off tonight, NBC Correspondent Herman Cain
I believe these words came from The Pokemon Movie
Life can be a challenge.
It's never easy when there's so much on the line.
But you and I can make a difference.
Just look inside, and you will find
The Pokemon
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
(Just look inside)
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
(And you will find)
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
(The Pokemon)
The Pokemon...
The Pokemon...
The lyrics to Neil Cicierega's song "Pokemon" describe the worldwide obsession with Pokemon, a Japanese franchise that began with a video game and has since expanded to books, music videos, a TV show, and trading cards, which has caused many parental concerns as the game promotes violence. The song describes Pokemon as super-charged creatures that can fight their enemies, and how the game and constant trading distract children from their schoolwork, turning the playground into a black market of buying and selling rare cards, and creating a monster of a commotion for American kids. Despite the parental concerns, Pokemon has become an entire world order, and the game constantly innovates to keep the epidemic a craze.
The song is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on the Pokemon craze of the late '90s and early 2000s, as it highlights the controversial aspects of the franchise. Pokemon has always been a hot-button issue with some people who believe it promotes violence and others who argue that it builds relationships with different creatures.
Line by Line Meaning
Pokémon is an undeniable obsession with children across the country
Pokémon are creatures that are cherished by children globally and have become a craze in society.
So what exactly is a Pokémon? (Pika!)
What is a Pokémon? (Pika is a Pokémon’s name used as an expression)
Cute cuddly characters
Pokémon characters are lovable and adorable
Who become super-charged
Pokémon characters gain strength and superpowers
So they can fight their enemies
They fight against their enemies using their abilities.
It's a Japanese term short for "pocket monster"
"Pokémon" originates from Japan and stands for "Pocket Monsters".
Pokemon are incredible creatures
Pokémon are fascinating and remarkable creatures.
That share the world with humans
They coexist in the world with human beings.
It began as a video game from Japan
It started as a Japanese video game.
And has become an international phenomenon
It has become a worldwide sensation.
In the form of books, music videos, a tv-show
Pokémon has been made into books, music videos, and a television series.
And trading cards in the hands of school kids all over the world
Children all over the world collect trading cards and trade them.
Well Pokemon has swept the world
Pokémon has become prevalent worldwide.
Little, reclusive, power-filled monsters
Pokémon are small creatures that have special abilities.
Characters named 'Pikachu', 'Mankey' and 'Snorlax'
The Pokémon have unique names, e.g., Pikachu, Mankey, and Snorlax.
School officials are finding that Pokemon cards are responsible for fist-fights
School authorities have noticed Pokémon cards are causing conflicts and brawls.
And the Pokemon is creating a monster of a commotion for American kids
The craziness for Pokémon has resulted in a commotion in America for kids.
They get into fights, but no one dies
Children get into fights over Pokémon, but it is not fatal.
Parents should not let their kids
Parents should prohibit their kids from
Watch Pokemon
Watching Pokémon
Play Pokemon
Playing Pokémon
Buy Pokemon cards
Purchasing Pokémon cards
Have anything to do with Pokemon
Getting involved with Pokémon in any shape or form
Because the message is violence
It is violent in nature, hence parents should not allow their children.
The genius of Pokémon is you have to keep collecting characters
The peculiarity of Pokémon is its ability to collect countless characters.
The game is constantly innovating
The game is continually updating itself with new features.
And so the epidemic goes from being a craze
Thus creating a sensation went from a fashion
To an entire world-order!
To become a part of a whole world-order.
Constant trading is not only distracting kids from classwork
Substantial tradeings lead to kids being preoccupied and can disrupt their school attendance.
But turning the playground into a black market
Trading is happening on the playground and is taking on the characteristics of a black market.
Where they buy and sell rare cards
Children purchase and sell rare Pokémon cards.
The children are developing relationships
Children are creating a bond & getting fond of these fictional creatures.
with all these Pokemon creatures
with all the Pokémon characters
Now kids are going jus' wild over this Pokemon
Kids are going mad about Pokémon.
These stuffed animals, collectibles, Pokemon trading cards
Pokémon stuffed animals, collectibles, and trading cards
Wh-wh-why should they carry these monsters in their pockets?
Why would anyone carry monsters around in their pockets?
The entire Pokemon phenomenon is the enemy.
The entire Pokémon phenomenon is bad.
Pokemon-World is a world of the demonic! Of the Satanic!
The world of Pokémon is full of evil spirits! It is Satanism.
Coming soon to a theatre near you
It will soon be premiered in cinemas around your location.
Pokemon the Movie joins Pokemon the video game
The Pokémon movie is part of the Pokémon franchise alongside the video game.
And Pokemon the trading card as must-sees and must-haves
Pokémon trading cards are essentials that must be seen and gotten.
To start us off tonight, NBC Correspondent Herman Cain
To commence things today, Herman Cain, a correspondent of NBC.
I believe these words came from The Pokemon Movie
I'm confident that these words originate from The Pokémon Movie.
Life can be a challenge.
Life is full of challenges.
It's never easy when there's so much on the line.
It gets complicated when too much is at stake.
But you and I can make a difference.
But both of us could help make a difference.
Just look inside, and you will find
Look within yourself, and you will find
The Pokemon
The Pokémon.
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon…
(Just look inside)
(Look within yourself)
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon…
(And you will find)
(And you will find)
Pokemon, Pokemon, Pokemon...
Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon…
(The Pokemon)
(The Pokémon)
The Pokemon...
The Pokémon...
The Pokemon...
The Pokémon...
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oohbabydoyouknowwhatthatsworth
i don’t know if anyone will find this funny but i’m gonna type it out anyway
i’m super high. blizzasted as i like to say. and i haven’t listened to neil cicigiera in about 5 years.
i don’t remember anything about his music.
then i see anthony fantano tweet about neil’s new project, and i decide to look it up on neil’s youtube, remembering that’s where i discovered his content from.
i click on this video and put the phone to my ear (i’m in public) and listen to see if i can remember anything.
i hear a bunch of pleasant sounding voices making some kind of dialogue. i hear some beats. i think to myself, “wow this music is really out there.”
then i look at my phone. a square space ad was playing.
@SHMEowow
Lyrics:
Pokémon is an undeniable obsession with children across the country
So what exactly is a Pokémon
Cute cuddly characters
Who become super-charged
So they can fight their enemies
Its a Japanese term short for pocket monster
Pokemon are incredible creatures
That share the world with humans
It began as a video game from Japan
And has become an international phenomenon
In the form of books, music videos, a tv-show
And trading cards in the hands of school kids all over the world
Well Pokemon has swept the world
Little, reclusive, power-filled monsters
Characters named pikachu, mankey, and snorlax
School officials are finding that Pokemon cards are responsible for fist fights
And the Pokemon is creating a monster of a commotion for american kids
They get into fights, but no one dies
Parents should not let their kids
Watch Pokemon
Play Pokemon
Buy Pokemon cards
Have anything to do with Pokemon
Because the message is violence
The genius of Pokémon is you have to keep collecting characters
The game is constantly innovating
And so the epidemic goes from being a craze
To an entire world-order
Constant trading is not only distracting kids from classwork
But turning the playground into a black market
Where they buy and sell rare cards
The children are developing relationships
With all these Pokemon Creatures
Now kids are going just wild over this Pokemon
These stuffed animals, collectibles, Pokemon trading cards
why should they carry these monsters in their pockets
The entire Pokemon phenomenon is the enemy
Pokemon World is a world of the demonic, of the satanic
Coming soon to a theatre near you
Pokemon the Movie joins Pokemon the video game
And Pokemon the trading card as must-sees and must-haves
To start us off tonight, NBC Correspondent Herman Cain
I believe these words came from The Pokemon Movie
Life can be a challenge.
It's never easy when there's so much on the line
But you and I can make a difference.
Just look inside, and you will find
The Pokemon
@robinswiththestuds
I remember when this album came out, I thought this song was really funny, but nothing more came to me.
Now as I am older (from me being 14 upon first listening to me now going on 20) , this song really saddens me. I realized that my parents (my dad specifically) were the kind of people that bought into this kind of stuff. I never understood why my dad never let me watch or play pokemon when I was little (around elementary school) and only as I got older did I start to understand.
My parents have always loved me very much, but always had very very strict views on religion (christianity specifically). They always have been very big christians, and more than likely followed the kind of media that was so against things like Pokemon because of its "muh demonic teachings of evolution and unholy monsters". People like my dad were, and really in some ways still is, ignorant to things and fear them because of that. I think that this divide is what has made my relationship with him so complicated. While it might be silly, being held back from something like that as a kid really made me feel left out, and sorta still has effects to this day for me. Not to mention me no longer being religious.
Because of this, I have never played a Pokemon game to completion and really only know things about it from watching others play on Twitch and YouTube. I always assumed it was just a game with a kid on an adventure, but little did I know just how uplifting and encouraging these games are. Everyone around you is really telling you everything that a kid needs to hear. Messages like anything is possible, persistence will always pay off, and that those around you love you are all things that I desperately would have appreciated hearing growing up. But I did not, because PoKeMoN tEaChEs EvOlUtIoN. But now I have grown into an adult, and am very happy now, but had to learn a lot of these lessons through my life in other ways. My parents were (usually) always supportive of me and gave me everything I needed, but really left me hanging in this regard. Pokemon is perfectly tailored for kids, and I am really bummed I missed out on this one.
With all of that being said, I am getting Pokemon Sword for Christmas. Ironically, I am asking my parents for it. I think that they have learned a little about Pokemon and how it is not a bad demonic thing anymore, but still I will feel a little gratified getting it. I am gonna be so excited to play this. I am excited for what is to come.
Tl;Dr I relate to this song and made me realize a lot
(sorry this was a total rant)
@PeeperSnail
"The children are developing RELATIONSHIPS with all these creatures"
I've been in a serious relationship with a Snorlax since 98
@temshop5757
I prefer the goth loli pokemon
@hacnsm
People are all over gardevoir because it is VAGUELY humanoid. But... it has what is effectively a fucking boxcutter sticking out of its chest, clothing that is just loose flesh hanging over it, mind powers that would snap you in fucking half, utter lack of sexual identifiers (das mad gay). etc.
Like, why? I really don't understand the concept. Its a cartoon green dude.
@hacnsm
+Amaher547
If you feel like it, memeguy.
@swr3603
I LOVE RESSSHHHHIRAAAAAMMMMM
@TehNoobiness
>he doesn't know about the male Gardevoir they added
>he also doesn't know that Gardevoir will create a fucking black hole to save their husbando
@MajinLays
This sounds like an opening to a Pokémon documentary
@tokobalthar
One year later my friend...
@baka-chan8806
ikr
@Vitorio582
Pokémon in the 80s?