Mr. America, walk on by your schools that do not teach
Mr. America, walk on by the minds that won't be reached
Mr. america try to hide the emptiness that's you inside
But once you find that the way you lied
And all the corny tricks you tried
Will not forestall the rising tide of hungry freaks daddy
They won't go on four no more
Great mid-western hardware store
Philosophy that turns away
From those who aren't afraid to say what's on their minds
The left behinds of the great society
Hungry freaks, daddy
Mr. America, walk on by your supermarket dream
Mr. America, walk on by the liquor store supreme
Mr. america try to hide the product of your savage pride
The useful minds that it denied
The day you shrugged and stepped aside
You saw their clothes, and then you cried
those hungry freaks, daddy
They won't go on four no more
Great mid-western hardware store
Philosophy that turns away
From those who aren't afraid to say what's on their minds
The left behinds of the great society
The lyrics of "Hungry Freaks Daddy" by フランク・ザッパ & The Mothers of Invention address various aspects of American society, pointing out its flaws and criticizing the societal norms that perpetuate ignorance and conformity. The song speaks to the disillusionment and discontent of the time, highlighting the hypocrisy and indifference of individuals in positions of power.
The first verse, "Mr. America, walk on by your schools that do not teach," expresses frustration towards the education system that fails to provide meaningful knowledge and critical thinking skills to its students. It criticizes the closed-mindedness and reluctance of people to engage with new ideas and alternative perspectives. The line "walk on by the minds that won't be reached" suggests that many individuals are resistant to change and refuse to understand different viewpoints.
The mention of the "way you lied" and "all the corny tricks you tried" refers to the deceptive tactics used by those in power to maintain control and manipulate the masses. Despite these efforts, the "hungry freaks" - a term used to describe those who are intellectually curious and unafraid to challenge the status quo - continue to rise and seek the truth.
The second verse focuses on consumerism and the superficiality of American society. The lines "walk on by your supermarket dream" and "walk on by the liquor store supreme" highlight the excessive materialism and shallow values that dominate American culture. The song criticizes the relentless pursuit of profit and the neglect of intellect and compassion.
The chorus, "They won't go on four no more, great mid-western hardware store," sarcastically suggests that the "great society" has left behind those who are introspective and dare to question the prevailing norms. This phrase emphasizes the exclusion of those who do not conform and are not afraid to voice their opinions.
Overall, "Hungry Freaks Daddy" serves as a satirical critique of American society, denouncing conformity, empty consumerism, and the suppression of independent thought. It celebrates those who challenge the established order and embrace their intellectual hunger, encouraging listeners to become aware of the societal constraints imposed upon them and strive for personal growth and change.
Mr. America, walk on by your schools that do not teach
Mr. America, ignore the educational institutions that fail to impart knowledge
Mr. America, walk on by the minds that won't be reached
Mr. America, disregard the closed-minded individuals who cannot be influenced or enlightened
Mr. america try to hide the emptiness that's you inside
Mr. America, attempt to conceal the void within your own being
But once you find that the way you lied
However, once you realize the extent of your deceit
And all the corny tricks you tried
And all the clichéd manipulations you attempted
Will not forestall the rising tide of hungry freaks daddy
They will not prevent the growing wave of disillusionment and dissatisfaction, dear father
They won't go on four no more
They won't tolerate it any longer
Great mid-western hardware store
Once thriving, now abandoned hardware store in the Midwest
Philosophy that turns away
Society's ideology that rejects
From those who aren't afraid to say what's on their minds
Those who are unafraid to express their true thoughts
The left behinds of the great society
The forgotten individuals left behind by the supposed progress of society
Hungry freaks, daddy
The desperate and alienated individuals, dear father
Mr. America, walk on by your supermarket dream
Mr. America, ignore the illusion of abundance provided by your consumeristic society
Mr. America, walk on by the liquor store supreme
Mr. America, disregard the prominence of alcohol in your nation
Mr. america try to hide the product of your savage pride
Mr. America, attempt to conceal the destructive consequence of your excessive arrogance
The useful minds that it denied
The valuable intellect that it deprived
The day you shrugged and stepped aside
The moment you nonchalantly ignored and abandoned your responsibility
You saw their clothes, and then you cried
When you witnessed their destitution, you shed tears
those hungry freaks, daddy
These desperate and alienated individuals, dear father
They won't go on four no more
They won't endure these circ*mstances any longer
Great mid-western hardware store
Once thriving, now abandoned hardware store in the Midwest
Philosophy that turns away
Society's ideology that rejects
From those who aren't afraid to say what's on their minds
From those who fearlessly express their true thoughts
The left behinds of the great society
The forgotten individuals left behind by the supposed progress of society
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Written by: FRANK ZAPPA
