The song starts out “ Shady Politicians in my bed”\nThis is a reference to the music industry and the shady practices inherent in it.\nTying bolts of lightning to his head\nThis is an external observation of manipulation by the powers \nthat be (i.e. managers , record labels, promoters) the lightning could be described As the “charge” or motivation (drugs, money , sex) that is used to reign in the artist.\n\nCall me rabbit fighter\nSee rabbit punch , an illegal and potentially lethal blow in a boxing match. \nSo basically he is indicating that he recognizes the inherent evil , corruption etc. He is proclaimed his will to fight dirty to get his way even if he loses. \n\nMoondog was an eccentric musician, poet and mystic who stayed on the street corner in NYC adapting the pagan mythology as part of his persona along with composing many works and inventing a few instruments. Many notable musicians and actors collaborated with him. It’s possible Marc Bolan developed this song through collaboration with moondog.
The song starts out “ Shady Politicians in my bed”\nThis is a reference to the music industry and the shady practices inherent in it.\nTying bolts of lightning to his head\nThis is an external observation of manipulation by the powers \nthat be (i.e. managers , record labels, promoters) the lightning could be described As the “charge” or motivation (drugs, money , sex) that is used to reign in the artist.\n\nCall me rabbit fighter\nSee rabbit punch , an illegal and potentially lethal blow in a boxing match. \nSo basically he is indicating that he recognizes the inherent evil , corruption etc. He is proclaimed his will to fight dirty to get his way even if he loses. \n\nMoondog was an eccentric musician, poet and mystic who stayed on the street corner in NYC adapting the pagan mythology as part of his persona along with composing many works and inventing a few instruments. Many notable musicians and actors collaborated with him. It’s possible Marc Bolan developed this song through collaboration with moondog.