The band's only appearance on the UK Singles Charts was "I'm the Urban Spaceman", which reached #5 in October 1968. The single was produced by Paul McCartney under the pseudonym "Apollo C. Vermouth". The band disbanded in 1970. The band reunited briefly in 1972 and again in 1988, before reuniting permanently in 2002.
After the initial split, Innes provided songs for "Monty Python's Flying Circus" and the Monty Python troupe's subsequent films, and is often considered to be an "unofficial member" of the troupe. Stanshall died in a house fire in 1995.
The band's six albums are: "Gorilla" (1967), "The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse" (1968, released as "Urban Spaceman" in the US), "Tadpoles" (1969), "Keynsham" (1969), "Let's Make Up and Be Friendly" (1972) and "Pour l'Amour des Chiens" (2007).
Beautiful Zelda
The Bonzo Dog Band Lyrics
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Super Heroes of the galaxy
So why does she wanna mess around with me?
yeah...
Listen to my story
It's sad but it's true
Please don't laugh, it could happen to you
Suddenly walked through my door
Beautiful Zelda, leave me alone
Just get on back to the Twilight Zone
Don't try your jive on a poor Earth boy
'Cause your kind of love don't bring me no joy
(oh no!)
A fourth dimensional space warp brought her to me
Oh yeah
The most beautiful girl I ever did see
Oh yeah
She gave me her hand but when I held her
Oh yeah
I was fooled by the beautiful Zelda
Beautiful Zelda, tell me the truth
I'm just a clean livin' all-Earth youth
Don't try your jive on a poor Earth boy
'Cause your kind of love don't bring me no joy
Beautiful Zelda
Beautiful Zelda
Beautiful Zelda
The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's "Beautiful Zelda" is a humorous song with sci-fi elements. The song is narrated by an Earth boy who has the unusual encounter of meeting a woman from Galaxy Four named Zelda, who has apparently broken the hearts of all the super heroes in the galaxy, yet she is interested in him, an ordinary Earth boy. The singer warns Zelda that her kind of love does not bring him joy, and he would rather she return to the Twilight Zone or to her own galaxy.
On the surface, the lyrics could be interpreted as a lighthearted tale of a man rejecting the advances of a woman he perceives as too good for him. However, the song's underlying message could also be seen as a commentary on the unrealistic expectations of society, specifically when it comes to romantic relationships. Just because someone has a certain status or is considered "beautiful," it doesn't mean that they will automatically bring happiness to a relationship. The singer's rejection of Zelda's advances could also be seen as a commentary on the importance of being authentic in relationships, rather than trying to be someone you're not just to impress others.
Line by Line Meaning
She's broken all the super hearts of the Super Heroes of the galaxy
Zelda has shattered the hearts of even the strongest and most powerful heroes in the galaxy.
So why does she wanna mess around with me? yeah...
The singer wonders why someone as powerful and desirable as Zelda would take an interest in him.
Listen to my story It's sad but it's true Please don't laugh, it could happen to you
The singer wants to share his cautionary tale and warn others that they too could be fooled by someone like Zelda.
Beautiful Zelda from Galaxy Four (oh no) Suddenly walked through my door
Zelda, from another galaxy, appeared suddenly in the artist's life, causing him trouble and confusion.
Beautiful Zelda, leave me alone Just get on back to the Twilight Zone Don't try your jive on a poor Earth boy 'Cause your kind of love don't bring me no joy (oh no!)
The artist wants Zelda to go back to her own world and not bother him. He knows her manipulative ways and does not want any part of them.
A fourth-dimensional space warp brought her to me Oh yeah The most beautiful girl I ever did see Oh yeah She gave me her hand but when I held her Oh yeah I was fooled by the beautiful Zelda
Zelda's arrival was due to a strange occurrence, and the singer admits that despite her deceptive actions, she is incredibly beautiful and he was initially taken in by her charms.
Beautiful Zelda, tell me the truth I'm just a clean livin' all-Earth youth Don't try your jive on a poor Earth boy 'Cause your kind of love don't bring me no joy
The singer pleads with Zelda to be honest with him, but also reminds her that he is just a simple Earthling and her manipulative ways will not work on him.
Beautiful Zelda Beautiful Zelda Beautiful Zelda
The chorus repeats the title and confirms that the song is all about the alluring and deceitful Zelda.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: INNES
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