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Artist/Band: Frank Zappa
Lyrics for Song: The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing
Lyrics for Album: Buffalo [2010]



Some take the bible

For what it's worth

When it says that the meek

Shall inherit the Earth

Well, I heard that some sheik

Has bought New Jersey last week

'N you suckers ain't gettin' nothin'



Is Hare Rama really wrong

If you wander around

With a napkin on

With a bell on a stick

An' your hair is all gone . . .

(The geek shall inherit nothin')



You say yer life's a bum deal

'N yer up against the wall . . .

Well, people, you ain't even got no kinda

Deal at all

'Cause what they do

In Washington

They just takes care of NUMBER ONE

An' NUMBER ONE ain't YOU

You ain't even NUMBER TWO



Those Jesus Freaks

Well, they're friendly but

The shit they believe

Has got their minds all shut

An' they don't even care

When the church takes a cut

Ain't it bleak when you got so much nothin'

(So whaddya do? Hey!)

Eat that pork

Eat that ham

Laugh till ya choke

On Billy Graham

Moses, Aaron 'n Abraham . . .

They're all a waste of time

'N it's your ass that's on the line

(IT'S YOUR ASS THAT'S ON THE LINE)



Do what you wanna

Do what you will

Just don't mess up

Your neighbor's thrill

'N when you pay the bill

Kindly leave a little tip

And help the next poor sucker

On his one way trip . . .

SOME TAKE THE BIBLE . . .

(Aw gimme a half a dozen for the hotel room!)


The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing

Frank Zappa's 'The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing' stands as a sharp, satirical commentary on societal hypocrisy, delivered with his signature rhythmic precision and vocal acrobatics. Recorded for the 2010 compilation 'Buffalo,' the track exemplifies Zappa's lifelong commitment to challenging authority and exposing the absurdities of mainstream culture. Through a complex arrangement that blends jazz improvisation with rock energy, the song critiques the notion that virtue is rewarded while the arrogant are punished, flipping the biblical proverb on its head. This recording showcases Zappa's mastery of orchestral textures and his ability to weave intricate musical narratives that demand active listening. It remains a quintessential piece of his discography, reflecting his unique voice as a provocateur who used music to dissect the human condition and the structures of power.


Album Lyrics: Buffalo [2010]


Frank Zappa
"Buffalo [2010]"


1. Cosmik Debris
2. Chunga's Revenge
3. You Are What You Is
4. Mudd Club
5. The Meek Shall Inherit Nothing
6. Tinsel town Rebellion
7. Honey, Don't You Want A Man Like Me?
8. Pick Me, I'm Clean
9. Shall We Take Ourselves Seriously?
10. City of tiny lites
11. Easy Meat
12. The Torture Never Stops
13. Broken Hearts Are For Assholes
14. I'm so cute
15. Andy
16. Joe's Garage
17. Stick it out
18. Bobby Brown
19. Ms. Pinky