Phoebe Buffay is the fictional character of Lisa Kudrow from Friends, one o… Read Full Bio ↴Phoebe Buffay is the fictional character of Lisa Kudrow from Friends, one of the most popular sitcoms ever created. Phoebe is a wannabe singer, and has made many great songs in her lifetime, the most recognized is "Smelly Cat" which actually made it into a record in the show. She is an amateur guitarist that usually plays songs with spontaneously made up lyrics and musics. Her songs' lyrics' have words of reality.

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Phoebe Buffay Lyrics

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New York City has no power

And the milk is getting sour

But to me this is not scary

Cause I stay away from dairy

Overall Meaning

Phoebe Buffay's song "Blackout" is a straightforward and humorous reflection on the power outage that occurred in New York City in the 90s. The lyrics capture the disorientation and confusion that comes with a major blackout, as well as providing some comical antidotes. Phoebe sings about the milk getting sour in the absence of refrigeration, but thankfully, she doesn't indulge in dairy, so that's not a problem for her.

The lyrics also hint at Phoebe's free-spirited and unconventional personality - while others might be panicking, she's able to find humor in the situation and remain calm. The simplicity of the song's structure and melody only adds to the understated humor and charm of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

New York City has no power
The electricity in New York City is out

And the milk is getting sour
As a result of the power outage, the milk is starting to spoil

But to me this is not scary
However, I am not afraid of this situation

Cause I stay away from dairy
Because I am lactose intolerant and do not consume dairy products

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