There are at least four performers who record under the name Tom Smith.
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1. The only recording artist to appear on both NPR's Sound and Spirit and The Dr. Demento Show, Tom Smith is the quintessential geek rocker, combining high-energy folk rock, SF/fantasy, popular culture, progressive politics, cartoon voices, unbelievably bad puns, and the occasional recipe into a show you will not forget. He has won thirteen Pegasus Awards for Excellence in Filking and a spot in the Filk Hall of Fame. His most recent projects include iTom, releasing a free song every week, and The Funny Music Project.

2. Tom Smith http://www.TomSmithMusic.com, also known as "The Kitchen Musician" is a collector and performer of traditional folk songs on banjo, harmonica, limberjack and mouth-harp. He has issued a CD Peace on Peabody Hill and has performed at the New England Folk Festival (NEFFA Festival) and at the Mariposa Museum in Peterborough NH. Some of his musical performances support TuneFoolery (http://www.tunefoolery.org/)

3. Tom Smith, the lead vocalist for the English band Editors.

4. Tom Smith who was the drummer for Celebrity Chimp 2008/2009(?)

5. see: To Live And Shave In L.A.

Trans Poly U Fight Song
Tom Smith Lyrics

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Cheer, cheer for Trans Poly U,
Rise, our creations, here's what to do,
Show their folly, watch them fry, as
We call the lightning from the sky.

What tho' the odds be great or be small,
Trans Poly U will rule over all,
This entire world will fall, and

Worship Trans Poly U.

2, 4, 6, 8,
You can't beat what we create!
It's all right, it's all good,
Those blind fools never understood.
That's okay, they won't score,
That's what this new Death Ray's for.
Punch 'em inna head, kick 'em inna ditch,
Forget the Hail Mary -- throw the switch!
Yayyy!

Cheer, cheer for Trans Poly U,
This is a day that their team will rue,
They run plays, but we've got plans, we'll
Make them give in to our demands!

All of them laughed, but soon they will see,
Ruling the world is our destiny,

Starting with this game will do, so
Fight on, Trans Poly U!

Overall Meaning

The overall message of Tom Smith's "Trans Poly U Fight Song" is clear: the transgender community has been marginalized and oppressed for too long, and it's time to make a stand. The song is upbeat and catchy, and it's sung from the point of view of a sports team supporting Trans Poly U, a fictional university that is presumably focused on supporting and empowering trans individuals. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with lines like "Show their folly, watch them fry" and "We call the lightning from the sky" suggesting that Trans Poly U is not to be messed with. The second verse reinforces this message, with lines like "This entire world will fall" and "Worship Trans Poly U" underlining the team's confidence and determination.

In the chorus, the team cheers for Trans Poly U even as they taunt their opponents, but there's an underlying tone of defiance and anger as well. They chant "2, 4, 6, 8, You can't beat what we create!" as if to say that the transgender community will always be underestimated and marginalized, but they are powerful and will not be silenced. The final lines of the song encourage violence against Trans Poly U's opponents, with the team urging each other to "Punch 'em inna head, kick 'em inna ditch, Forget the Hail Mary -- throw the switch!"

Overall, Tom Smith's "Trans Poly U Fight Song" is a powerful and energizing call to action for the transgender community. It encourages trans individuals and their allies to stand up for their rights and fight back against those who would marginalize them, using the language and imagery of sports to suggest that this is a battle that can be won.

Line by Line Meaning

Cheer, cheer for Trans Poly U,
Encourage, applaud Trans Poly U

Rise, our creations, here's what to do,
Bring our inventions/devices to life

Show their folly, watch them fry, as
Reveal their ignorance, let them suffer

We call the lightning from the sky.
We use our power to strike and defeat them

What tho' the odds be great or be small,
Regardless of the chances against us

Trans Poly U will rule over all,
We will reign supreme

This entire world will fall, and
The whole world will submit to us

Worship Trans Poly U.
Everyone will adore us

2, 4, 6, 8,
Counting rhyme for cheerleading

You can't beat what we create!
Our inventions are unbeatable

It's all right, it's all good,
Everything's perfect