Tommy
Nostalgic Reflections on Pop Culture's Decline
Lyrics
I was talking to my friend Tommy, he's almost 6.3 years old. I said, "Is it just me, or has
Discussing the decline of Power Rangers with a 6.3-year-old friend named Tommy.
Power Rangers gone to shit this season?" and he shook his head and said, "I know." I
Talking about the perceived decline in quality of the Power Rangers show this season.
Said, "That Turbo movie was stupid," and Tommy said, "I didn't even go." And he said, "I
Criticizing the Turbo movie and Tommy not watching it.
Can't keep track of the Zords." And he said, "I hardly even watch it anymore." I said, "I
Tommy can't keep track of the Zords, and he's losing interest in the show.
Think they lost when they all switched colors just for the hell of it," and Tommy said, "That
Expressing dissatisfaction with the Power Rangers switching colors.
'White Ranger's long-lost brother' theme didn't seem relevant." I said, "It's just like
Comparing Power Rangers to Darkman and its declining quality.
Darkman--it started out fine but it sucked by the time they made Darkman III: Die Darkman
Noting that good things eventually turn bad, mentioning Darkman III.
Die. Everything good turns to crap eventually," and that's when Tommy said, "Isn't that
Discussing the inevitability of good things turning bad.
Just the way it is?" And Tommy said, "What happened to my friend Barney? Yesterday he
Questioning the change in Barney's character and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles losing appeal.
Was a king, now he's a dinosaur. And Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles just doesn't hold my
Expressing disappointment in Team Knight Rider and Secret Wars II.
Interest anymore." I said, "Team Knight Rider was a letdown too." He said, "It's true, but
Comparing G.I. Joe to New Kids on the Block and feeling fooled about Donnie Wahlberg's education.
Not as disappointing as Secret Wars II." I
Equating G.I. Joe to the New Kids and their changes.
Said, 'It's just the same as G.I. Joe. I recall he was one foot tall. He'd of stepped on Cobra
Questioning the permanence of things, seeking understanding of life's uncertainties.
Commander and drop-kicked Destro." He said, "It's just like the New Kids--I thought they
Expressing disillusionment with Duran Duran and changes in the band's lineup.
Were cool but I felt like a fool when I found out Donnie Wahlberg was in graduate school." I
Continuing the discussion about changes and uncertainties in life.
Said, "Or consider Duran Duran since they got that other fella: they went from Seven and
Tommy seeking answers about life, God, identity, and speculating about remaking Planet of the Apes.
The Ragged Tiger to Electric Barbarella. Tommy said, "Can you explain why nothing ever
Responding humorously to Tommy's questions, claiming ignorance due to being 28.
Stays the same? Adam, can you help me, man? Can you help me understand? Who,
Reiterating Tommy's statement about the inevitability of things changing.
What, where, when, how, and why? Is there a God? And who am I? And do you think
Expressing the inevitability of life changes and the randomness of events.
They'll really remake the original Planet of the Apes?" I said, "don't ask me, I'm only 28."
Reflecting on the uncertainty of life and humorously deflecting questions about remaking Planet of the Apes.
And it's just like Tommy said, "Isn't that just the way it is." That's just the way it goes.
Repeating Tommy's belief that things inevitably change.
That's just the way the cookie crumbles. That's just the way the old ball bounces. Shit
Listing various idioms expressing the inevitability of unfortunate events.
Happens. Isn't it a shame? Isn't it a crying shame? It's a crying shame. Crap! Crap crap!
Expressing frustration and sadness about life's inevitable disappointments.
Crap, crap. It turns to crap. It turns to crap an
Repeating the theme that everything good eventually turns to crap.
D it won't turn back. Crap, crap. It turn to crap. c'mon everybody c'mon and do the crap
Repeating the idea that once something turns to crap, it won't revert.
Clap. Crap. Crap. It turns to crap. It turns to crap and it won't turn back. Like Spinal Tap
Comparing the trend of things turning bad to instances like Spinal Tap, white boy rap, and family singers.
And white boy rap and every singing family since the von Trapps. Crap: The Gap, the
Listing various examples of things turning bad, emphasizing the inevitability of decay.
Mercator map the movie Zapped! and the game Mousetrap. The clap? Crap! The guy from
More examples of things turning bad, including popular culture references.
Tap! Fiesta wraps and Rob Liefeld's Cap. Everything good turns to crap. It turns to crap
Reiterating the idea that everything good eventually turns to crap.
And I don't mean maybe, just like Galactica 1980. It turns to crap. Crap!
Emphasizing the certainty of things turning bad, citing Galactica 1980 as an example.
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