Uncle Bernie's Farm

Frank Zappa · Threesome No. 1 [1983]

(I'm dreaming...)



There's a bomb to blow yo mommy up,

A bomb for yo daddy too! (Ouch!)

A baby doll that burps 'n pees;

A case of airplane glue!

There's a hungry plastic troll,

To scarf yo buddy's arm!

There's a box of ugly plastic things marked:

"UNCLE BERNIE'S FARM"



There's a little plastic 'CONGRESS'

There's a 'NATION' you can buy!

There's a doll that looks like mommy

(She'll do anything but cry) (Yes, Sir)

There's a doll that looks like daddy

(He's a funny little man...

Push a button 'n ask fo money:

There's a dollar in his hand!) (Check his wallet)



We gotta send Sanny claus back to de Rescue Mission!

Christmas don't make it no more!

Don'tcha know that murder an' destruction

Scream de toys in every store! (I think this is sold in New York)



There's a man who runs the country

There's a man who tried to think

And they're all made out of plastic

(When they melt, they start to stink)

There's a book with smiling children,

Nearly dead with Christmas joys

And smiling in his office

is the creep who makes 'the toys'

(They got this car, when it hits the wall, you can see the guy dying

You got little plastic pools of blood

Ho-Ho-Ho-Ho-Ho (I'm dreaming...)

...intestines...you can see right into his stomach...

There's this other thing, I...

I got bombs, I got rockets, I got a, I got a stillson wrench

and comes with a tape recorder...

I got plastic brass knuckles

with sound effects

We got a '39 Chevy...

Uncle Bernie's Farm

Frank Zappa's "Uncle Bernie's Farm" stands as a quintessential example of his absurdist rock style, blending psychedelic instrumentation with satirical lyrics. Recorded for the 1983 album Threesome No. 1, the track exemplifies Zappa's ability to weave complex musical structures with social commentary. The song features his signature vocal delivery and a lineup that reflects his evolving musical direction during the early 1980s. It captures the eccentric energy of his discography, offering a glimpse into his ongoing exploration of humor and musical innovation. The recording remains a notable song in his catalog, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of rock music while maintaining a distinct, recognizable voice.