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One Two Three Cheers And A Tiger Lyrics

seems to be a deformed individual who, despite his physical disabilities, is somewhat of a sensation or "star" of a show featuring mermaids. The lyrics describe how Flipper Boy is only three feet tall and lacking lips or ears, but he is often seen drinking twenty pints of beer after his work. Additionally, Flipper Boy is portrayed as a vampire who wants to drink people's blood and has claws instead of fingers. He also appears to have sexual urges towards the mermaids in his tank and is quite vulgar when he speaks. However, the lyrics suggest that Flipper Boy is only the best or the freakiest of his kind, and his disturbing thoughts would ultimately lead him to hell.

One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 1983 as part of the punk rock band One Two Three Cheers and a Tiger's first album called 'The Freaked Out Baby' which was produced by Tim Rice-Oxley of Keane.

The song has received some criticism for its insensitive portrayal of people with disabilities and freaks. However, the band has defended the lyrics, stating that they were meant to be taken as a commentary on the sensationalization of people with disabilities and a critique of the exploitative nature of show business.

Another notable aspect is that the song appears to draw inspiration from the 1932 movie Freaks, which depicted the lives of sideshow performers in a circus. The song's title itself is a reference to a line from the movie.

The song was covered by the American punk rock band Dead Kennedys in the late 80s and was also played in a number of their live shows.

Interestingly, the song was partly inspired by a real-life incident where the lead singer of the band, Danbert Nobacon, had met a man with flipper-like arms in his hometown of Burnley, England.

Some speculate that the lyrics were also influenced by a character in the book 'Geek Love' by Katherine Dunn, which is about a family of carnival performers who deliberately create deformed children for their sideshow.

Despite the controversial nature of the song, it continues to be a popular and often played song at punk rock shows.

The chords for the song are not readily available, but according to some fans, it is played in a similar style to other punk rock songs with power chords and simple progressions.

In summary, "Flipper Boy" is a song about a deformed man who is a "star" of a show and is portrayed as a vampire with sexual urges and vulgar language. The song has garnered criticism due to its insensitive portrayal, but the band One Two Three Cheers and a Tiger defended it as a commentary on the exploitation of people with disabilities. Interesting facts about the song include its inspiration from the movie "Freaks," its cover by the Dead Kennedys, and its connection to a real-life encounter with a man with flipper-like arms.