Holding the Group Back
Qualifications Tested: Yearning for Inclusion
Lyrics
Then, from out of the corner from
Introduction of Roy Ralph Estrada from the stage's corner
The stage, comes Roy Ralph Estrada
Expressing Roy's disturbance about the current situation within the band, Mothers of Invention
Perturbed at the present situation
A chant-like phrase, possibly nonsensical or serving as a rhythmic filler
Within the Mothers
Highlighting Roy's concern about not being suitable for the band
Domino, Domino, Domino Biz-bo-OH
Repetition of the nonsensical chant or rhythmic phrase
Domino Biz-bo-OH, Amen, Domino
Continuation of the nonsensical chant, possibly with a religious connotation
Biz-bo, Hallelujah, eh
Adding phrases possibly for emphasis, with religious undertones
Et cum spiritu tuo
Latin phrase meaning "And with your spirit"
Ian, I don't think I qualify for the Mothers
Roy expressing doubt about his qualification to be part of the Mothers
They're making up their lines
Critique about the band improvising their lines as they perform
As they go along, isn't it thrilling?
Sarcastically remarking on the thrill of improvisation
Why, Roy?
Asking Roy why he feels unqualified
Because I don't think I'm qualified i think
Roy feels unqualified due to being Mexican and not confident in his bass playing
I think I'm holding the group
Expressing the fear of holding the group back
Back because I'm a
Continuing the sentiment of feeling inadequate for the group
MEXICAN and also because I
Highlighting Roy's nationality as a factor for feeling inadequate
Don't play bass good
Self-criticism about his bass-playing abilities
I don't care how you can play bass but
Band seems open to Roy's bass skills regardless of his nationality
We have NO MEXICANS in this group
Stating the absence of Mexicans in the group
And I wanna join your group no Mexicans!
Roy expressing his desire to join despite the group's stance against Mexicans
I can sing opera, I have already
Roy listing his skills and changes made, pleading to join
Quit, I cut my hair
Noting the drastic step of cutting his hair to fit in
I got all my shit together here i can do it
Asserting preparedness and readiness for the band
I don't care how you look
Indifference to Roy's appearance, focusing on musical ability
You gotta be able to cut the part
Emphasizing the need for musical skill rather than appearance
I can sing please please, Ian
Roy pleading to showcase his singing abilities
Give me a CHANCE
Desperation in asking for a chance from Ian
I don't believe you can sing
Ian doubts Roy's singing ability
Ah, PLEASE! Ah, Ian, please
Roy's continuous plea to be heard and given an opportunity
Hear my PLEA! PLEASE, ian! ple-e-e-ease!
Intensified plea from Roy to Ian for a chance
I can do it, give me
Continued plea for an opportunity from Ian
A CHANCE! PLEASE! Please
Reiterated plea for a chance
IAN! BWAH-AH-AH-AH! Please! Okay Mexican
Mocking acceptance of Roy, still uncertain about his abilities
Please? I Okay Mexican
Reiteration of acceptance but with skepticism
Okay sing this note
Instruction to sing a note as part of the audition
You think everything gonna be alright
A question possibly related to reassurance about the outcome
Okay you passed the first part of
Confirming Roy's passage through the first part of the audition
Your audition now you gotta sing
Instructions for Roy's audition - to sing specific notes
Mi, mi, mi, mi
Specific musical instruction - sing the notes "Mi, mi, mi, mi"
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