In 2005, Moranis released an album entitled The Agoraphobic Cowboy, featuring country songs with lyrics which Moranis says follow in the comic tradition of songwriters/singers such as Roger Miller and Jim Stafford. The album was produced by Tony Scherr, and is distributed through ArtistShare, as well as Moranis' official Web site. In the Sound & Vision interview done before he decided to release the album, he commented on the origins of some of the songs:
“ About a year ago (in 2003), out of the blue, I just wrote a bunch of songs. For lack of a better explanation, they’re more country than anything. And I actually demoed four or five of them, and I’m not sure at this point what I’m going to do with them—whether I’m going to fold them into a full-length video or a movie. But, boy, I had a good time doing that. ”
On December 8, 2005, The Agoraphobic Cowboy was announced as a nominee for the 2006 Grammy for Best Comedy Album.
(A previous album by Moranis was entitled You, Me, The Music, and Me (1989).
On February 3, 2006, Moranis performed "Press Pound" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and discussed the development of his music career.
SOS
Rick Moranis Lyrics
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CBS NBC CNN ABC
SOS GNP CPI IMF
GOP DNC CNN CNBC
SOS SEC CEO IRS
CPR ICU RIP FTD
SOS NFL MVP SUV
APB ATF NRA ESPN
SOS DMZ MIA DOD
ICBM NSA WMD BBC
SOS GPA SAT PTA
OCD ADD PHD LLB
SOS DEA THC, PCP,
INS, NSA, NPR, ACLU
SOS NBA NHL MLB
RBI FDA CDC FBI
SOS MSN, ISP, IBM
AOL, FCC, SEC, CNBC
SOS LAX UPS ETA
FAA NTSB FBI ABC
SOS VHS, DVD, CRT
LCD DLP FCC, SEC
SOS CDC DDT FDA
NPR PBS TNT MOW
In Rick Moranis's song "SOS," he lists various acronyms and organizations, suggesting a cry for help. Each acronym represents a different facet of society, from government agencies and political parties to media outlets and sports associations. The repeated refrain of "SOS" emphasizes the urgent plea for assistance.
The first two stanzas address political entities, with the CIA, FBI, NSA, GOP and DNC all being called out. The next stanza transitions to the economy, with GNP, CPI, and IMF being included. The fourth stanza shifts to sports, with the NFL, MVP, and SUV mentioned. The fifth stanza references the military and weapons of war, with the DMZ, MIA, DOD, ICBM, NSA, and WMD all included.
The sixth stanza focuses on education, with GPA, SAT, PTA, OCD, ADD, PHD, and LLB. The seventh stanza lists various organizations related to drugs and law enforcement, with DEA, THC, PCP, INS, NSA, NPR, and ACLU all mentioned. The eighth stanza brings up different sports associations including NBA, NHL, and MLB, as well as the RBI, FDA, and CDC. The penultimate stanza includes a mix of technology-related acronyms such as MSN, ISP, FCC, AOL, CNBC, and SEC. Finally, the last stanza references transportation, with LAX, UPS, ETA, FAA, NTSB, FBI, and ABC all listed.
Throughout the song, Moranis showcases a sense of societal anxiety and a plea for help from various stakeholders. The constant repetition of "SOS" highlights the urgency of the situation, with the song questioning whether anyone can truly save us.
Line by Line Meaning
SOS CIA FBI NSA
Calling for help from intelligence agencies as they might be able to help in a dire situation.
CBS NBC CNN ABC
Mention of popular national TV networks as they might be able to disseminate important news related to the crisis.
SOS GNP CPI IMF
Request for international financial organizations to provide financial aid and support.
GOP DNC CNN CNBC
Call for political organizations and related larger media networks to provide national support.
SOS SEC CEO IRS
Asking for immediate financial help from government organizations, helpful CEOs, and anyone who can assist financially.
CPR ICU RIP FTD
Mention of emergency healthcare services to save lives, as the situation might be life-threatening.
SOS NFL MVP SUV
Referring to high-power, physically strong entities that can intervene and handle tough situations.
APB ATF NRA ESPN
Requesting help from law enforcement and firearm experts during the crisis, as they are skilled in tackling unusual situations.
SOS DMZ MIA DOD
Asking for help from the department of defense, as the situation might threaten national security.
ICBM NSA WMD BBC
Mention of modern technological warfare aspects, including bombs and spy agencies.
SOS GPA SAT PTA
Mention of primary educational institutions and institutions that can help in providing direction during such crises.
OCD ADD PHD LLB
Referring to mental health experts and learned scholars skilled in dealing with unusual and challenging situations.
SOS DEA THC, PCP, INS, NSA, NPR, ACLU
Asking for help from law enforcement and civil rights organizations specifically dealing with drug abuse and human rights violations.
SOS NBA NHL MLB RBI FDA CDC FBI
Requesting help from sports and health-related departments, along with law enforcement organizations, during a crisis.
SOS MSN, ISP, IBM AOL, FCC, SEC, CNBC
Mention of technology companies and organizations that can help in restoring internet access and communication during a crisis.
SOS LAX UPS ETA FAA NTSB FBI ABC
Mention of airline safety and transport organizations that can help during natural disasters or other emergencies.
SOS VHS, DVD, CRT LCD DLP FCC, SEC
Mention of technology and media organizations that can help disseminate information during a crisis.
SOS CDC DDT FDA NPR PBS TNT MOW
Mention of health, media, and government organizations that can help arrest a disease or pandemic.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB HAMILTON, MICHAEL VALVANO, VICTORIA BASEMORE-MCCUE
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