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.
If all your fancy diet plans have got your head a'spinnin'
And everything you eat must be approved by Richard Simmons
Stopped eatin' that birdseed, friend, cause what you really need
Is a procedure guaranteed not to impede your need to feed
Liposuction! Liposuction!
The new immediate weight reduction plan
Trade in the hand you've been dealt and get surgically svelte
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
If you've abandoned exercise and your gut keeps getting vaster
Your thighs are growing over-size and your butt's gone off to pasture
If you want a new demeanor and you're keen on getting leaner
Then your remedy is an M.D. with a fancy vacuum cleaner
Liposuction! Liposuction!
The new immediate weight reduction plan
Take the fat cells from your hips, put 'em in Barbara Hershey's lips
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
If your waist line is a'surgin'
And in need of some reversion
And your overall weight dispersion's
Gettin' on the verge of perversion
I'm encouraging an excursion
To go searchin' for a surgeon
And get your emergency purgin' of the burgeonin' fat emergin' from your chin!
Liposuction! Liposuction!
The new immediate weight reduction plan
Get your torso reformatted, get a nose job while you're at it
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
Make your ass twelve inches thinner and be home in time for dinner
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
Well the doctor's bill may vex ya
But it sure beats anorexia
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man!
And everything you eat must be approved by Richard Simmons
Stopped eatin' that birdseed, friend, cause what you really need
Is a procedure guaranteed not to impede your need to feed
Liposuction! Liposuction!
The new immediate weight reduction plan
Trade in the hand you've been dealt and get surgically svelte
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
If you've abandoned exercise and your gut keeps getting vaster
Your thighs are growing over-size and your butt's gone off to pasture
If you want a new demeanor and you're keen on getting leaner
Then your remedy is an M.D. with a fancy vacuum cleaner
Liposuction! Liposuction!
The new immediate weight reduction plan
Take the fat cells from your hips, put 'em in Barbara Hershey's lips
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
If your waist line is a'surgin'
And in need of some reversion
And your overall weight dispersion's
Gettin' on the verge of perversion
I'm encouraging an excursion
To go searchin' for a surgeon
And get your emergency purgin' of the burgeonin' fat emergin' from your chin!
Liposuction! Liposuction!
The new immediate weight reduction plan
Get your torso reformatted, get a nose job while you're at it
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
Make your ass twelve inches thinner and be home in time for dinner
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man
Well the doctor's bill may vex ya
But it sure beats anorexia
At your friendly neighborhood liposuction man!
Lyrics submitted by emerlee
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