This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
What's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
I say, what's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
Wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig
Sally's gotta wig
Ricky's gotta wig
Baby's gotta wig
Kate's gotta wig
Fred's gotta cheap toupee
Keith's gotta big bouffant on
We all got wigs, so... Let's go!
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
Julia's gotta wig
Phyllis has a wig
Cindy's gotta wig
J.T.'s gotta wig
Carol's fall fell
Bubba's gotta big bouffant on
We all got wigs, so... Let's go!
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
Hey I bought my wig at the Diana shop with a purse to match!
My hairpiece is so hot it sets off fire alarms!
Did something crawl in your wig and die?
Sometimes I part my wig in the middle, and sometimes I tease it a little!
Hey did your wig get caught in a lawnmower or something?
That one looks like she's got a skunk sittin' on top of her head!
Craig bought his wig at a thrift store, you know why?
Why?
'Cause he didn't want toupee!
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
What's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
I say, what's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
Wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
It's 25-25 and we've got the most wigs alive!
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Take it... Higher!
Take it... Higher!
Take it... Higher!
Take it... Higher!
It's 25-25 and we've got the hottest do's alive!
I like to call my wig "Primadonna"
You should hear what it calls you!
I look like cotton candy.
They got so many flies on her wig, she needs a bug zapper!
I want to go and get a moose on your head!
A moose!
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
I say, what's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
Wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig
Sally's gotta wig
Ricky's gotta wig
Baby's gotta wig
Kate's gotta wig
Fred's gotta cheap toupee
Keith's gotta big bouffant on
We all got wigs, so... Let's go!
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
Julia's gotta wig
Phyllis has a wig
Cindy's gotta wig
J.T.'s gotta wig
Carol's fall fell
Bubba's gotta big bouffant on
We all got wigs, so... Let's go!
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
Hey I bought my wig at the Diana shop with a purse to match!
My hairpiece is so hot it sets off fire alarms!
Did something crawl in your wig and die?
Sometimes I part my wig in the middle, and sometimes I tease it a little!
Hey did your wig get caught in a lawnmower or something?
That one looks like she's got a skunk sittin' on top of her head!
Craig bought his wig at a thrift store, you know why?
Why?
'Cause he didn't want toupee!
On the neon, neon side of town
On the neon, neon side of town
What's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
I say, what's that on your head?
A wig
What's that on your head?
A wig
Wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig, wig
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
Wigs on... Fire!
It's 25-25 and we've got the most wigs alive!
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Wigs on fire! Wigs on fire!
Take it... Higher!
Take it... Higher!
Take it... Higher!
Take it... Higher!
It's 25-25 and we've got the hottest do's alive!
I like to call my wig "Primadonna"
You should hear what it calls you!
I look like cotton candy.
They got so many flies on her wig, she needs a bug zapper!
I want to go and get a moose on your head!
A moose!
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