Who Are the Brain Police?
Frank Zappa
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Aahh ah ahahahaaa, aahh ah ahahahaaa What will you do if we let you go home, And the plastic's all melted, And so is the chrome? Who are the brain police? Aahh ah ahahahaaa, aahh ah ahahahaaa What will you do when the label comes off, And the plastic's all melted, And the chrome is too soft? Aaahhh! Think I'm very tired and I'm going to die I think I'm going to die, I think I'm going to die Who are the brain police? Aahh ah ahahahaaa, aahh ah ahahahaaa What will you do if the people you knew Were the plastic that melted, And the chromium too? Who are the brain police?
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Written by: FRANK ZAPPA
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Who Are The Brain Police?" is a song by American musician and composer Frank Zappa, released with his band The Mothers of Invention on their debut album, 'Freak Out!' in 1966.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of experimental rock, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde music.
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Bizarre LyricsThe lyrics of "Who Are The Brain Police?" reflect Zappa's love for non-conformity and questioning of established norms through lines like 'What will you do if we let you go home, And the plastic's all melted, And so is the chrome?'
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Unusual Musical Style"Who Are The Brain Police?" incorporates unusual musical sounds, a characteristic of many Zappa's compositions, such as an eerie-sounding vocal harmony and use of unconventional percussion instruments.
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Intention behind the SongFrank Zappa wrote "Who Are The Brain Police?" as a critique against mind control and manipulation he thought was prevalent in American society.
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Influence in Other WorksBritish band Pink Floyd reportedly played "Who Are The Brain Police?" over their PA system before concerts in the early 1970s.
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Influence on Music SceneThe song, despite initially being met with mixed responses due to its unconventional structure and seemingly nonsensical lyrics, has since become regarded as a pioneering work in the psychedelic rock genre.
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Cultural Impact"Who Are The Brain Police?" has been described as a psychedelic masterpiece that embodied social unrest, painting a surrealistic view of America's mainstream culture during the Vietnam War era.
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Recording ProcessThe creation of "Who Are The Brain Police?" involved a complex, multilayered recording process, showcasing Frank Zappa's innovative approach to music production.
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Audience's ReactionThe song’s cryptic lyrics and experimental style initially turned many listeners off. However, it has since gained cult status among Frank Zappa's fans and aficionados of psychedelic rock.
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