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.
Performed by Jimmy Buffett, The Great Gonzo, and Rizzo The Rat
From Kermit UnPigged - Jim Henson Records BMG Kidz.
(Talking)
Rizzo: Hey Look Gonzo, Jimmy's Buffet!
Gonzo: Oh, No No No No/ That's Jimmy Buffett. He's Recording in there.
Come on let's go say hello.
Rizzo: No thanks, I saw a sign down the hall that said meatloaf.
Gonzo: Well I'm going to see Jimmy...
Gonzo: Hello Jimmy
Jimmy: Gonzo
Gonzo: Hey, you don't look so good
Jimmy: I had the most amazing night last night
(Singing)
Jimmy: Woke up this morning, with light in my eye,
And then realized it was still dark outside.
It was a light coming down from the sky.
I don't know who or why
Gonzo: Must be those strangers that come every night,
Whose saucer shaped light, put people uptight.
Leave blue green footprints that glow in the dark.
I hope they get home alright.
(Chorus)
Both: Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along.
I won't do anything wrong.
Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
Jimmy: Woke up this morning,
I was feeling quite weird.
Had flies in my ear and my toothpaste was smeared.
Opened my window,
They had written my name.
Both: Said so long, we'll see you again.
(Chorus)
Both: Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along.
I won't do anything wrong.
Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
(Talking)
Rizzo: Hey you two.
Gonzo: What do you want Rizzo?
Rizzo: You won't believe this, but there's a space ship outside.
Jimmy: Oh yeah, I knew they'd come back for me.
Rizzo: What!
Jimmy: Come on boys, let's go
Gonzo: Yeah, let's go
Rizzo: No way, I'm not goin up in that thing.
Gonzo: Oh Rizzo
(Singing)
(Chorus)
Both: Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along.
I won't do anything wrong.
Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
(Talking)
Jimmy: Alright Gonzo, you ready to go?
Gonzo: Sure
Rizzo: Gonzo, you can't leave. You have to be here for the end of the album
Gonzo: Ah, yeah
Jimmy: Hey, see you later guys. I'm space bound.
Rizzo: Have a nice flight
Gonzo: Yeah, see you in the tabloids
Gonzo: Say Rizzo, is there any of that meatloaf left?
Rizzo: Nah, the was some big guy in there. I guess he ate it all.
From Kermit UnPigged - Jim Henson Records BMG Kidz.
(Talking)
Rizzo: Hey Look Gonzo, Jimmy's Buffet!
Gonzo: Oh, No No No No/ That's Jimmy Buffett. He's Recording in there.
Come on let's go say hello.
Rizzo: No thanks, I saw a sign down the hall that said meatloaf.
Gonzo: Well I'm going to see Jimmy...
Gonzo: Hello Jimmy
Jimmy: Gonzo
Gonzo: Hey, you don't look so good
Jimmy: I had the most amazing night last night
(Singing)
Jimmy: Woke up this morning, with light in my eye,
And then realized it was still dark outside.
It was a light coming down from the sky.
I don't know who or why
Gonzo: Must be those strangers that come every night,
Whose saucer shaped light, put people uptight.
Leave blue green footprints that glow in the dark.
I hope they get home alright.
(Chorus)
Both: Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along.
I won't do anything wrong.
Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
Jimmy: Woke up this morning,
I was feeling quite weird.
Had flies in my ear and my toothpaste was smeared.
Opened my window,
They had written my name.
Both: Said so long, we'll see you again.
(Chorus)
Both: Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along.
I won't do anything wrong.
Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
(Talking)
Rizzo: Hey you two.
Gonzo: What do you want Rizzo?
Rizzo: You won't believe this, but there's a space ship outside.
Jimmy: Oh yeah, I knew they'd come back for me.
Rizzo: What!
Jimmy: Come on boys, let's go
Gonzo: Yeah, let's go
Rizzo: No way, I'm not goin up in that thing.
Gonzo: Oh Rizzo
(Singing)
(Chorus)
Both: Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along.
I won't do anything wrong.
Hey Mr. Spaceman,
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
Won't you please take me along for the ride.
(Talking)
Jimmy: Alright Gonzo, you ready to go?
Gonzo: Sure
Rizzo: Gonzo, you can't leave. You have to be here for the end of the album
Gonzo: Ah, yeah
Jimmy: Hey, see you later guys. I'm space bound.
Rizzo: Have a nice flight
Gonzo: Yeah, see you in the tabloids
Gonzo: Say Rizzo, is there any of that meatloaf left?
Rizzo: Nah, the was some big guy in there. I guess he ate it all.
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