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.
I'm gone to Detox Mansion
Way down on Last Breath Farm
I've been rakin' leaves with Liza
Me and Liz clean up the yard
Hey!
Left my home in Music City
In the back of a limosine
Now I'm doin' my own laundry
And I'm gettin' those clothes clean
Mmm
Growin' fond of Detox Mansion
And this quiet life I lead
But I'm dying to tell my story
For all my friends to read
It's tough to be somebody
It's hard to keep from fallin' apart
Here on Rehab Mountain
We gonna learn these things by heart
Hey!
Well, I'm gone to Detox Mansion
Way down on Last Breath Farm
I've been rakin' leaves with Liza
Me and Liz clean up the yard
Hot dog!
What goes on in Detox Mansion
Outside the rubber room
We get therapy and lectures
We play golf in the afternoon
Hey!
Yeah!
Well, it's tough to be somebody
And it's hard not to fall apart
Way up on Rehab Mountain
We learn these things by heart
Woo!
Ah!
Way down on Last Breath Farm
I've been rakin' leaves with Liza
Me and Liz clean up the yard
Hey!
Left my home in Music City
In the back of a limosine
Now I'm doin' my own laundry
And I'm gettin' those clothes clean
Mmm
Growin' fond of Detox Mansion
And this quiet life I lead
But I'm dying to tell my story
For all my friends to read
It's tough to be somebody
It's hard to keep from fallin' apart
Here on Rehab Mountain
We gonna learn these things by heart
Hey!
Well, I'm gone to Detox Mansion
Way down on Last Breath Farm
I've been rakin' leaves with Liza
Me and Liz clean up the yard
Hot dog!
What goes on in Detox Mansion
Outside the rubber room
We get therapy and lectures
We play golf in the afternoon
Hey!
Yeah!
Well, it's tough to be somebody
And it's hard not to fall apart
Way up on Rehab Mountain
We learn these things by heart
Woo!
Ah!
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Well in 1984 in Minnesota Warren was in treatment, I happened to be in his group, some of the lyrics were about himself... left my home in music city (LA) and doing my own laundry and getting those clothes clean... other lyrics were about other group members me and Liz clean up the yard was a guy who knew Liza and talked about her, some were about what happened to me, I love golf and was able to go play a round after group with permission of counselor, i also had some mental health things going on with me and while in treatment was transferred for a few days to the psychiatric unit hence ... what goes on at rehab mountain outside the rubber room, we have therapy and lectures and play golf in the afternoon was about me
Just think these are some brilliant lyrics, especially the lines about "rakin' leaves with Liza/Me and Liz clean up the yard." Also like the part where he shouts "Hot dog!" That Zevon, whatta character!
Y'know what, mark36? Zevon's always wrote some oddball lyrics. But would you listen to that guitar? This song's great.
"Well, it's tough to be somebody And it's hard to keep from fallin' apart Up here on Rehab Mountain We gonna learn these things by heart"
What a great line. Warren is a great rhymer. There's nothing that can kill a song more Than a rhyme that is obviously a huge and unapologetic stretch, and Warren has never Allowed this kind of lazy approach into his music. His rhyming is impecable and brilliant
He will truly be missed.
Unbeatable: killer lyrics enhanced with excellent session musicians. Zevon seldom fell into the trap of cliched love song-style lyrics.
This song is just an amazing rocker by Zevon. Lyrically, this one is a great example of Zevon’s sarcastic wit. Talking about raking leaves with “Liza” (i.e. Liza Minnelli) and cleaning the yard with “Liz” (i.e. Elizabeth Taylor) and doing his own laundry - love the images of that. But, musically, this song rocks as hard or harder than any song in Zevon’s canon. The electric guitar playing is killer on this song. Does anyone know who is playing the electric guitar leads? And Zevon lets out the greatest rock n roll scream of his career at about the 2:45 mark of this song. Awesomeness.
@Rickvee David Lindley doing the lead guitar (his lap steel slide style, like in his hit version of Mercury Blues; he played on four or five of Zevon\'s albums) over what sounds like a Peter Buck Rhythm part.