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.
On this page you see a little girl giggling a hippopotamus.
I wonder why?
On this page you see a little girl giggling at hippopotamus.
I wonder why?
Turn the page, thank you.
On this page you see a little girl giggling at a hippopotamus.
I wonder why?
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't say things that hurt others, said pussycat.
Pussycat, pussycat, pussycat, pussycat
Like, isn't that hippo fat?
Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat
Or shout hyena I hate you
Hate you, hate you, you hate you, hate you hate
I found a sound in the house one day, if you know who lost it, I'll give
It away! Away!
This sound I found said, this sound belongs to a hot ray, ray, hot, pot, pot.
The magic medicine worked!
I wonder why?
On this page you see a little girl giggling at hippopotamus.
I wonder why?
Turn the page, thank you.
On this page you see a little girl giggling at a hippopotamus.
I wonder why?
Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't say things that hurt others, said pussycat.
Pussycat, pussycat, pussycat, pussycat
Like, isn't that hippo fat?
Fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat, fat
Or shout hyena I hate you
Hate you, hate you, you hate you, hate you hate
I found a sound in the house one day, if you know who lost it, I'll give
It away! Away!
This sound I found said, this sound belongs to a hot ray, ray, hot, pot, pot.
The magic medicine worked!
Lyrics submitted by brain_case
Magic Medicine Lyrics as written by Brandon Charles Boyd Alex Katunich
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
No Surprises
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Just A Little Lovin'
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I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
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Punchline
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On this page you see a little girl giggling at a hippopotumus..... I wonder why?
I wonder why?
On this page you see a little girl giggling at a hippopotumus..... I wonder why?
turn the page, thank you On this page you see a little girl giggling at a hippopotumus..... I wonder why?
"dont, dont, dont do that, dont, dont, dont just say things that'll hurt the others" said pussy cat, pussy cat, pussy cat..... like isnt that hippo fat...fat....fat.....fat... or shout, "hyena, I hate you! I hate you, I hate you........" I found a sound in the house one day, one day.... and you know who lost it? i'll give it away, give it away.... this sound i found said this sound belongs to a pot pot, pot, pot..... the magic medicine worked.
i think thats the lyrics too, correct me if im wrong. heh heh i do believe this song is very lovely.
YAY FOR SHROOMS!!
at the end he chants pot pot pot pot
that hippopotumus stuff is fricken hilarious!
Its about a mans acid trip
I think it's about an acid trip, that whole album is very trippy
hehe! i love it!
I don't think this song means anything in particular. I read on one of the many Incubus sites online that DJ Lyfe just liked scratching kiddy records on the songs.
Yeah i agree Incubus is my favorite band but this song is just plain lame, also like Nickel was saying there is this great setup of songs you got vitamin,new skin, idiot box (one if their best songs eve if you ask me), glass(meh dont really like it) then this lame song, then onto some more excellant songs certain shade of green and favorite things (another best one).
i disagree, i think this a great job by incubus to put forth their love for other music styles/genres (i believe this is an attempt at mellow drum n bass)
and it's a great album, and this song fits perfectly before certain shade of green, because the first two times i listened to the album, i wasn't expecting certain shade of green to come after this, it really just came out of nowhere, incubus love to do that... they do that with a lot of their songs, from soft to hard.... within the song itself, big thumbs up for this whole album, ill never get sick of listening to science