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Artist/Band: Frank Zappa
Lyrics for Song: You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here
Lyrics for Album: Understanding America [2012]



You're probably wondering

Why I'm here

And so am I

So am I

Just as much as you wonder

'Bout me bein' in this place

Yeah!

That's just how much I marvel

At the lameness on your face

You rise each day the same old way

And join your friends out on the street

Spray your hair

And think you're neat

I think your life is incomplete

But maybe that's not for me to say

They only pay me here to play



I wanna hear Caravan with a drum solo



You're probably wondering

Why I'm here

And so am I

So am I



Just as much as you wonder

'Bout me starin' back at you

Yeah!

That's just how much I question

The corny things you do



You paint your face and then you chase

To meet the gang where the action is

Stomp all night

And drink your fizz

Roll your car and say "Gee whiz!"

You tore a big hole in your convertible top

What will you tell your Mom and Pop?



Mam, I tore a big hole in the convertible



You're probably wondering

Why I'm here

And so am I

So am I



Just as much as you wonder

If I mean just what I say

Yeah!

That's just how much I question

The social games you play



You told your Mom you're stoked on Tom

And went for a cruise in Freddie's car

Tommy's asking

Where you are

You boogied all night in a cheesy bar

Plastic boots and plastic hat

And you think you know where it's at?

Yeah!



You're probably wondering

Why I'm here

(Not that it makes a heck of a lot of a difference to ya)


You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here

Frank Zappa's "You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here" stands as a quintessential example of his satirical rock style, blending complex instrumentation with sharp social commentary. Recorded for the 2012 compilation Understanding America, the track reflects Zappa's lifelong commitment to challenging authority and exposing societal absurdities through his music. The song features his characteristic use of jazz-influenced rhythms and vocal delivery, creating a sound that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply entertaining. It captures the spirit of his broader discography, where he consistently used his platform to critique political figures and cultural norms while maintaining a unique artistic voice that remains influential in progressive rock and experimental music today.


Album Lyrics: Understanding America [2012]


Frank Zappa
"Understanding America [2012]"


1. Brown shoes don't make it
2. Disco Boy
3. 200 Years Old
4. Promiscuous
5. Jesus Thinks You're A Jerk
6. Road ladies
7. Hungry Freaks, Daddy
8. Who Are The Brain Police?
9. You're Probably Wondering Why I'm Here
10. Trouble Every Day
11. We're turning again
12. I don't even care
13. Find Her Finer
14. Camarillo Brillo
15. Dumb All Over
16. Plastic people
17. The Central Scrutinizer
18. Cocaine decisions
19. Can't Afford No Shoes
20. I'm The Slime
21. Mom & Dad
22. Be in my video
23. It Can't Happen Here
24. Concentration Moon
25. Who Needs The Peace Corps?
26. Heavenly Bank account