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Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 4:33 am
by JohnnyLurg
Also I heard that he wrote it when he was 16.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 2:33 pm
by Eyeball Chair
I'd love to hear the version he did live on KMET one day. I think the show that has it is for sale on Dr D's site. I'll have to check it out.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:11 pm
by Mad Genius
I've heard the home demo of Nobody Here, But Us Frogs, but never the KMET performance, so I am also curious as to how that'd sound.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 10:44 pm
by JohnnyLurg
Do you guys agree or disagree with my analysis of the lyrics?
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:02 am
by Orthography Enthusiast
I think the dystopia is all between "Al's" ears, although I'm inclined to give serious consideration to Wilshire Boulevard as a commie plot.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 1:53 am
by JohnnyLurg
Orthography Enthusiast wrote:I think the dystopia is all between "Al's" ears, although I'm inclined to give serious consideration to Wilshire Boulevard as a commie plot.
Please elaborate.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:27 am
by Orthography Enthusiast
Well, OBVIOUSLY if you're going to have a secret plot, you want it to be a secret. And what better way to hide a bunch of commies than under a shining veneer of capitalist exuberance? Duh!
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:35 am
by TMBJon
Orthography Enthusiast wrote:And what better way to hide a bunch of commies than under a shining veneer of capitalist exuberance? Duh!
Setting aside for a moment the fact that the lyrics are obviously nonsensical and instead focusing only on your explanation here, of all areas in Los Angeles why Wilshire Boulevard as the example of "capitalist exuberance"? Was that where capitalism was focused back in the 70s when this song was written? I could think of lots of areas that might fit better with this explanation, but I've only known this city for the last six years.
Going back to the actual context of the song, ever since I moved to LA I've wondered why Al chose Wilshire Blvd as the street that was a commie plot. I always assumed it was only because it's the biggest thoroughfare in the city.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:02 am
by Orthography Enthusiast
Personally I think it's because Wilshire Blvd. was the first street in Los Angeles to have dedicated left-turn lanes.
Re: Nobody Here But Us Frogs
Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:49 pm
by JohnnyLurg
Orthography Enthusiast wrote:Personally I think it's because Wilshire Blvd. was the first street in Los Angeles to have dedicated left-turn lanes.
Also Wilshire Blvd. is notorious for its giant potholes.