Detachable Penis

King Missile

About Detachable Penis

"Detachable Penis" is a song by avant-garde band King Missile. It was the first single from the band's 1992 album Happy Hour, and became a modest hit, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.


Year:
2005
3:21
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I woke up this morning with a bad hangover
And my penis was missing again.
This happens all the time.
It's detachable.

[Background singing begins: "detachable penis" over and over]

This comes in handy a lot of the time.
I can leave it home, when I think it's gonna get me in trouble,
Or I can rent it out, when I don't need it.
But now and then I go to a party, get drunk,

And the next morning I can't for the life of me
Remember what I did with it.
First I looked around my apartment, and I couldn't find it.
So I called up the place where the party was,

They hadn't seen it either.
I asked them to check the medicine cabinet
'Cause for some reason I leave it there sometimes
But not this time.

So I told them if it pops up to let me know.
I called a few people who were at the party,
But they were no help either.
I was starting to get desperate.

I really don't like being without my penis for too long.
It makes me feel like less of a man,
And I really hate having to sit down every time I take a leak.
After a few hours of searching the house,

And calling everyone I could think of,
I was starting to get very depressed,
So I went to the Kiev, and ate breakfast.
Then, as I walked down Second Avenue towards St. Mark's Place,

Where all those people sell used books and other junk on the street,
I saw my penis lying on a blanket
Next to a broken toaster oven.
Some guy was selling it.

I had to buy it off him.
He wanted twenty-two bucks, but I talked him down to seventeen.
I took it home, washed it off,
And put it back on. I was happy again. Complete.

People sometimes tell me I should get it permanently attached,
But I don't know.
Even though sometimes it's a pain in the ass,
I like having a detachable penis.

[Background voices continue to sing "detachable penis"]

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King Missile

King Missile is an American avant-garde band that has been led in various disparate incarnations by poet/singer John S. Hall since 1986. more »

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Written by: CHRIS XEFOS, DAVE RICK, JOHN S. HALL, ROGER MURDOCK

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15 facts about this song

Song Title and Band
"Detachable Penis" is a song by the band "King Missile."
Release Year and Album
It was released in 1992 as a part of the band's album "Happy Hour."
Song Genre
The song belongs to the genre of Alternative Rock and Avant-Garde.
Song Mastermind
The song was written and sung by the lead vocalist John S. Hall of King Missile.
Billboard Rankings
"Detachable Penis" made it to No. 25 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1993.
Song Theme
The song is written around a satirical concept of a man losing and finding his detachable penis.
Music Video
The music video for the song is unique, featuring a stop-motion animation of clay figures.
Pop Culture References
The song has been referenced in several popular TV shows, such as "Beavis and Butt-Head" and "Parks and Recreation."
Song Legacy
Despite mixed reviews, the song has gained a cult following over the years.
Band's Popularity
"Detachable Penis" is often considered the band's flagship song and played a major role in bringing the band to light.
Controversies
The song faced some controversies due to its explicit lyrics and theme, causing some radio stations to censor it during broadcast.
Live Performances
During live performances, the band often changes the spoken-word story that makes up most of the song, which adds a layer of improvisation to the performance.
Formats
The song was released in three formats: cassette single, CD single, and 7" vinyl single.
Album Success
The song greatly contributed to the commercial success of the "Happy Hour" album, making it the band's most successful album.
Song Duration
"Detachable Penis" runs for approximately three minutes and twenty-one seconds (3:21).

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