Purple People Eater
Rock and Roll Purple Encounter: Unveiling the Mysterious Visitor's Musical Quest
Lyrics
Well, I saw the thing comin' out of the sky
The narrator witnessed something descending from the sky.
It had the one long horn, one big eye
Describes the creature: had a single long horn and a large eye.
I commenced to shakin' and I said "ooh-eee"
The narrator reacted with fear, exclaiming "ooh-eee".
It looks like a purple eater to me
The object resembled a purple creature that eats things.
It was a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater
Reiterates the description of the creature as a one-eyed, one-horned, flying purple being.
(One-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater)
Repeats the description of the unique creature.
A one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater
Reiterates the description of the unique creature.
Sure looks strange to me (one eye?)
Expresses the narrator's surprise at the creature's appearance, especially having only one eye.
Well he came down to earth and he lit in a tree
The creature descended and landed in a tree.
I said Mr. Purple People Eater, don't eat me
The narrator pleaded with the creature not to eat them.
I heard him say in a voice so gruff
Heard the creature's gruff voice.
"I wouldn't eat you 'cause you're so tough"
The creature reassured the narrator it wouldn't eat them because they're tough.
It was a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater
Reiterates the description of the creature.
One-eyed, one-horned flyin' purple people eater
Repeats the unique description of the creature.
One-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater
Reiterates the description of the unique creature.
Sure looks strange to me (one horn?)
Expresses surprise at the creature having only one horn.
I said Mr. Purple People Eater, what's your line?
The narrator inquires about the creature's purpose.
He said "eatin' purple people and it sure is fine
The creature enjoys eating purple beings but came to earth for a different reason: to join a rock and roll band.
But that's not the reason that I came to land
Clarifies that eating purple beings isn't the primary motive for visiting.
I want to get a job in a rock and roll band"
Expresses surprise at the creature's desire to join a music band.
Well bless my soul, rock and roll, flyin' purple people eater
An exclamation of surprise at the creature's interest in rock and roll.
Pigeon-toed, under-growed, flyin' purple people eater
Describes the physical appearance of the creature.
(We wear short shorts) friendly little people eater
Describes the friendly nature of the creature despite its unusual appearance.
What a sight to see (oh!)
Expresses amazement at the sight of the creature.
And then he swung from the tree and he lit on the ground
The creature moved from the tree to the ground.
And he started to rock, really rockin' around
The creature started to dance energetically.
It was a crazy ditty with a swingin' tune
Describes the music the creature played.
(Sing a boop-boop, a-boopa lopa lum bam boom)
Lyrically replicates the rhythm of the music being played.
Well, bless my soul, rock and roll, flyin' purple people eater
Repeats surprise at the creature's interest in rock and roll.
Pigeon-toed, under growed, flyin' purple people eater
Reiterates the physical description of the creature.
"I like short shorts!" flyin' purple people eater
Expresses the creature's fondness for short shorts.
What a sight to see (purple people?)
Expresses amazement at the purple beings mentioned earlier.
Well, he went on his way, and then what do ya know?
The creature continued on its journey.
I saw him last night on a TV show
The narrator saw the creature on TV later.
He was blowing it out, really knockin' em dead
Describes the creature's lively performance on TV.
Playin' rock and roll music through the horn in his head
Illustrates the creature playing music through its horn.
"Tequila!"
Exclamation shouted out during the musical performance.
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