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 starred in every high school play
Blew every drama teacher away
Graduated first in my class at Julliard
Took every acting workshop I could
And I dreamed of Hollywood
While I read my Uta Hagen, and studied the Bard
Hit the boards and paid my dues
And got phenomenal rave reviews
I knew the world was gonna love me, without a doubt
I was sure that Tarantino would be calling me on my phone
Annie Liebowitz would shoot me for Rolling Stone
But the years have come and gone and I'm sorry to say
That's not the way that it's all worked out
I'm a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride
Skipper Dan is the name
And I'm doing 34 shows every day
And every time it's the same
Look at those hippos, they're wiggling their ears
Just like they've done for the last 50 years
Now I'm laughing at my own jokes, but I'm crying inside
'Cause I'm working on the Jungle Cruise ride
Oh the critics they used to say, I was the new Olivier
Thought I'd be the toast of Sundance, or maybe Cannes
Ah, but don't bother trying to IMDB me
The only place you might possibly see me
Is riding my little boat around Adventureland
It ain't exactly what I planned but
I'm a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride
Skipper Dan is the name
And I'm doing 34 shows every day
And every time it's the same
I would've killed if I'd been in Speed-the-Plow
But what's the difference that's all behind me now
'Cause I'm paying the rent and I'm swallowing my pride
And I'm working on the Jungle Cruise ride
I should be there on Broadway,
Knocking 'em dead in 12 Angry Men
But instead I'm here telling these lame jokes
Again, and again, and again, and again,
And again, and again, and again
(Bengal tigers can jump over 20 feet)
(That's an African Bull-Elephant)
(There it is, the backside of water)
(What have I done with my life?)
I should've listened when my Grandfather said
Why don't you major in business instead?
Now my hopes have all vanished and my dreams have all died
And I'll probably work forever as a
Tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride
Skipper Dan is the name
And I'm doing 34 shows every day
And every time it's the same
Look at those hippos, they're wiggling their ears
Somebody shoot me 'cause I'm bored to tears
Always said I'd be famous, I guess that I lied
'Cause I'm working on the Jungle Cruise ride
I'm still working on the Jungle Cruise ride
Blew every drama teacher away
Graduated first in my class at Julliard
Took every acting workshop I could
And I dreamed of Hollywood
While I read my Uta Hagen, and studied the Bard
Hit the boards and paid my dues
And got phenomenal rave reviews
I knew the world was gonna love me, without a doubt
I was sure that Tarantino would be calling me on my phone
Annie Liebowitz would shoot me for Rolling Stone
But the years have come and gone and I'm sorry to say
That's not the way that it's all worked out
I'm a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride
Skipper Dan is the name
And I'm doing 34 shows every day
And every time it's the same
Look at those hippos, they're wiggling their ears
Just like they've done for the last 50 years
Now I'm laughing at my own jokes, but I'm crying inside
'Cause I'm working on the Jungle Cruise ride
Oh the critics they used to say, I was the new Olivier
Thought I'd be the toast of Sundance, or maybe Cannes
Ah, but don't bother trying to IMDB me
The only place you might possibly see me
Is riding my little boat around Adventureland
It ain't exactly what I planned but
I'm a tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride
Skipper Dan is the name
And I'm doing 34 shows every day
And every time it's the same
I would've killed if I'd been in Speed-the-Plow
But what's the difference that's all behind me now
'Cause I'm paying the rent and I'm swallowing my pride
And I'm working on the Jungle Cruise ride
I should be there on Broadway,
Knocking 'em dead in 12 Angry Men
But instead I'm here telling these lame jokes
Again, and again, and again, and again,
And again, and again, and again
(Bengal tigers can jump over 20 feet)
(That's an African Bull-Elephant)
(There it is, the backside of water)
(What have I done with my life?)
I should've listened when my Grandfather said
Why don't you major in business instead?
Now my hopes have all vanished and my dreams have all died
And I'll probably work forever as a
Tour guide on the Jungle Cruise ride
Skipper Dan is the name
And I'm doing 34 shows every day
And every time it's the same
Look at those hippos, they're wiggling their ears
Somebody shoot me 'cause I'm bored to tears
Always said I'd be famous, I guess that I lied
'Cause I'm working on the Jungle Cruise ride
I'm still working on the Jungle Cruise ride
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