Is That You Mo-Dean?
The B-52s, The B-52's
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Waitin' for bus number nintey-nine Goin' to the store for hot dogs and wine When all of a sudden, I felt real cold And wound up in the belly of a big ol' UFO On the bus, to the plane To the UFO and to outer space, baby On the bus, to the plane, baby yeah Take me away Is that you Mo-Dean? (it's me, Mo-Dean) Is that you Mo-Dean? (on a UFO) Is that you Mo-Dean? (it's me, Mo-Dean) The interdimensional outer space being Movin' through the spheres, faster than light On our way to some planets that were outta sight We said space driver, give it a spin And take us to some places we ain't never been On the bus, to another plane To the UFO and to outer space, baby On the bus, to the plane, baby yeah Take me away Is that you Mo-Dean? (it's me, Mo-Dean) Is that you Mo-Dean? (on a UFO) Is that you Mo-Dean? (it's me, Mo-Dean) The interdimensional outer space being Is that you Mo-Dean? It's me, Mo-Dean! Is that you Mo-Dean? It's me, Mo-Dean! Is that you Mo-Dean? It's me, Mo-Dean! I say, at which depot do we depart from his UFO? Well, it had been nine hundred and eighty-seven years in outer space time when I got back Couldn't seem to find any of my friends to tell my intersting stories to (past life) On the bus, to the plane To the UFO and outer space baby On the bus, to the plane, baby yeah Take me away Is that you Mo-Dean? (it's me, Mo-Dean) Is that you Mo-Dean? (on a UFO) Is that you Mo-Dean? (it is I, Mo-Dean) The interdimensional outer space being Is that you Mo-Dean? It's me, Mo-Dean! Is that you Mo-Dean? It's me, Mo-Dean! Is that you Mo-Dean? It's me, Mo-Dean! Astro projector For the outer-outer-outer-outer-outer-outer-outer space scene Astral projector Astro projector Astral projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector Astro projector
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Written by: FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND
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10 facts about this song
Album"Is That You Mo-Dean?" is from the album Good Stuff which was released in 1992.
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Band MembersAt the time of recording the song, The B-52’s consisted of members Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, and Keith Strickland. Cindy Wilson, another original member, was on hiatus during the production of this album.
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Music GenreThe B-52's are known for their new wave style, but many fans and critics have categorized "'Is That You Mo-Dean'” as combining elements of pop-rock and psychedelic rock.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics seem to concern alien life and interactions with extraterrestrial beings. The title character, Mo-Dean, is an artificial or alien entity.
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Vocal StyleThe song is notable for its call-and-response vocal style, primarily between Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson.
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Songwriting CreditsIt was co-written by all three band members present for the album's recording - Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, and Keith Strickland.
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Live PerformancesThe band often performed "Is That You Mo-Dean?" during their live concerts in the 90s.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Is That You Mo-Dean?" is particularly memorable due to its sci-fi inspired context, filled with neon colors and surreal imagery.
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ReceptionWhile the song, like the band’s other works, has a devoted fan base, it was not among their biggest mainstream hits.
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InfluenceDespite its relative obscurity, the spacey themes and wordplay within "Is That You Mo-Dean?" have influenced a wide range of musicians, filmmakers, and artists.
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