"U-Mass" is the sixth track from the Pixies 1991 album Trompe le Monde. Ban… Read Full Bio ↴"U-Mass" is the sixth track from the Pixies 1991 album Trompe le Monde. Band members Frank Black/Black Francis and Joey Santiago met while living together at U-Mass (University of Massachusetts Amherst), forming the nucleus of what would become the Pixies. Francis dropped out after returning from an exchange trip to Puerto Rico, where he studied Spanish.

U-Mass
Pixies Lyrics

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In the sleepy west of the woody east
Is a valley full, full o' pioneer
We're not just kids, to say the least
We got ideas to us that's dear
Like capitalist, like communist
Like lots of things you've heard about
And redneckers they get us pissed
And stupid stuff it makes us shout

Oh dance with me oh don't be shy
Oh kiss me cunt and kiss me cock
Oh kiss the world oh kiss the sky
Oh kiss my ass oh let it rock
Of the April birds and the may bee
Oh baby
University
Of Massachusetts, please
And here's the last five
It's educational
It's educational
It's educational

It's educational
It's educational.

Overall Meaning

The Pixies' song U-Mass touches on themes of youth rebellion and political ideals. The first line sets the scene in the "sleepy west of the woody east," a reference to the band's home state of Massachusetts. The valley full of pioneers represents the young generation who are full of ideas and passion. The lyrics touch on contrasting political ideologies, mentioning both capitalist and communist ideals, as well as frustration with redneckers and stupid concepts.

The chorus is an invitation to dance and embrace life, with references to both sexual pleasure and a desire to connect with the world around us. The lyrics are playful and irreverent, reflecting an attitude of youthful rebellion against the establishment.

The rest of the song takes on a more somber tone, with the repeated assertion that the University of Massachusetts is "educational." This could be interpreted as a sarcastic jab at the idea of higher education as a solution to life's problems, or a genuine recognition of the value of learning and personal growth.

Overall, U-Mass is a song about the energy and idealism of youth, with a message that is both serious and lighthearted.

Line by Line Meaning

In the sleepy west of the woody east
The western part of the eastern region is peaceful and quiet

Is a valley full, full o' pioneer
There is a valley occupied by adventurous people

We're not just kids, to say the least
We are matured adults with strong opinions

We got ideas to us that's dear
We are passionate about our ideas

Like capitalist, like communist
We have different political views

Like lots of things you've heard about
We have interests and opinions similar to those heard before

And redneckers they get us pissed
We get angry at people with narrow-minded views

And stupid stuff it makes us shout
We get frustrated and express it through shouting

Oh dance with me oh don't be shy
Let's dance together and enjoy ourselves

Oh kiss me cunt and kiss me cock
We are unapologetic about our sexuality and want to express it freely

Oh kiss the world oh kiss the sky
Let's celebrate the beauty of the world and everything around us

Oh kiss my ass oh let it rock
Let's have fun and not worry about what others think

Of the April birds and the may bee Oh baby University Of Massachusetts, please
We are referencing the University of Massachusetts and its surroundings

And here's the last five
The next few lines are repetitions

It's educational
The song is meant to teach or enlighten the listener

It's educational.
The song is meant to teach or enlighten the listener

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON

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