Southbound Pachyderm
Primus
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Quite a surprise What an ingenious device. Boredom encompassesmy time. I don't know what I should do. Indulging a moment of your time. Seldom the breeder of lies. But you won't believe that it's true. They take to the skies. Southbound pachyderm. Pinholes through cardboard at the sun. Passing the bucks by one by one, leaving nothing in return. Watching the majesty blow past. Speculating which will be the last. Savoring my piece of pie. And there is no reprise. They take to the sky. Southbound pachyderm.
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Written by: LES CLAYPOOL, REID L. III LALONDE, TIMOTHY W. ALEXANDER
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12 facts about this song
Origin of the Song"Southbound Pachyderm" is a song by American rock band Primus. The song is from their fourth studio album, "Tales from the Punchbowl."
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Album Release"Tales from the Punchbowl," the album that "Southbound Pachyderm" features in, was released on May 23, 1995, by Interscope Records.
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Length of the SongThe song has a length of 6 minutes and 22 seconds, making it one of the lengthier tracks on the album.
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Song TopicThe song presents an allegorical commentary about media manipulation and censorship.
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Single Release"Southbound Pachyderm" was released as the second single from the album "Tales from the Punchbowl."
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Music StyleThe song is characteristic of Primus's unique style, blending elements of progressive rock, funk, and psychedelic music.
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Music VideoAn animated music video was created for "Southbound Pachyderm," which showcases surreal and absurd imagery, standard for Primus's music videos.
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Song InspirationThe song title and the lyrics reference disappearing elephants, supposedly an analogy to disappearing freedom of speech.
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Live Performances"Southbound Pachyderm" is commonly performed live with an extensive improvised jam.
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Critical ReceptionWhile it didn't chart very high, "Southbound Pachyderm" is often hailed by fans and critics alike as one of Primus’s finest songs, showcasing Les Claypool's intricate bass playing and lyricism.
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Song InterpretationMany fans interpret the song as a satire on how society deals with its problems – by pretending they do not exist until they become too big to ignore.
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Later CoversThe Flaming Lips covered "Southbound Pachyderm" for the Primus tribute album "The Exprimus Album."
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