Me So Stupid

Unveiling Wisdom in Folly: Decoding ZZ Top's 'Me So Stupid'
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Lyrics

I could have been a brain surgeon

I had potential to become a brain surgeon.

I could have been a pharmacist

I had potential to become a pharmacist.

I gave a shot at radio revivalist

I tried being a radio revivalist.

With the bossman I have never been missed

I've never been missed by the bossman.


Me so stupid

I am very unintelligent.

Me so stupid

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Me so stupid

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What is my IQ?

Questioning my IQ level.

What is my intelligent quotient

Questioning my intelligence quotient.


I could have built the Golden Gate Bridge

I could have been involved in significant construction projects like the Golden Gate Bridge.

Or Einstein's nemesis

I could have been a rival to Einstein.

I could have been a derby jockey

I could have been a jockey in a derby race.

But it's all come down to this

However, I ended up in a less prestigious situation.


Me so stupid

I am very unintelligent.

Me so stupid

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Me so stupid

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What is my IQ?

Questioning my IQ level.

What is my intelligent quotiant

Questioning my intelligence quotient.


I could have built Las Vegas

I had the potential to build Las Vegas.

I could have built a drum sized Rolls Royce

I could have created a Rolls Royce of drum size.

I could have been President of the world

I could have been the President of the world.

Could have had Ali on the ropes

I could have defeated Ali in a boxing match.


Could have had Miss August

I could have been involved with Miss August (possibly a reference to a calendar).

Again

(Reiteration of missing Miss August.)

Could have had Miss May

(Reiteration of missing Miss May.)

Again

(Reiteration of missing Miss September.)

Could have had Miss September

However, I waited until December.

Again

(No specific meaning, serves as a break between verses.)

But I waited till December

I am very unintelligent.


Me so stupid

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Me so stupid

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Me so stupid

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What is my IQ?

Questioning my IQ level.

What is my intelligent quotient?

Questioning my intelligence quotient.


That's so wrong...

Expressing disbelief or dismay at the situation.

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