The booger man
Frank Zappa · You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore vol 4 [1991]
Well the booger man
White juice on his beard
Get down
White juice on his beard
The booger man
White juice on his beard
In my room
White juice on his beard
Look at the booger
White juice on his beard
Then he was gone
White juice on his beard
Wait three hours
White juice on his beard
Didnt sing no song
White juice on his beard
I said: What youre doing
None of your bizz
Said what youre doing
He said: None of your bizz
His pants were sticking through his leg
Talk about the Booger man
His pants were sticking through his leg
Right over there
His pants were sticking through his leg
Oh the Booger man
His pants were sticking through his leg
Had a bear
His pants were sticking through his leg
The Booger man
Wonder why
They ate after six
Wonder why
I said: What youre doing
Wonder why
With you ole tricks
Wonder why
Oh Lord the Booger man
His pants were sticking through his leg
In my room
His pants were sticking through his leg
Damn little booger
White stuff on his beard
Till my noon
White stuff on his beard
What youre doing
White cream on his beard
In my bed
White cream on his beard
With that booger
His pants were sticking through his leg
Instead
His pants were sticking through his leg
Somebody find
Smell my beard is what he said
Somebody find, find, find
Smell my beard is what he said
Somebody find, find, find
Sho was good
Somebody made me do this
The Booger man get on down
The Booger man had a crown
On his head now
Cleaned his shoes
In his bed now, playin the blues, oh yeah. Ah, lord.
George:
Personally I aint got nothing against no boogers y'know every now
and then you know . . .
FZ:
Yes, just listen to George all you boogers in the audience. This is Georges
plea.
George:
But see, what you have to remember that uh, in the final analysis, a
booger to one is not a booger to all, he he . . . Aint that right, aint that right?
FZ:
Thats right!
George:
Aint that right
George:
Please, get down Ruth . . .
Napoleon: As Chester would say:
A booger is in the eye of the beholder
George:
Sure is . . .
The Booger Man
Frank Zappa's 'The Booger Man' stands as a quintessential example of his unique ability to blend absurdist humor with complex musical structures. Featured on the 1991 live compilation *You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 4*, the track captures the raw energy of his touring ensemble during that era. Zappa frequently employed surreal imagery and unconventional titles to engage audiences, often using them as springboards for extended improvisation or tight, satirical compositions. This recording highlights his mastery of the rock genre while showcasing the tight interplay between his band members. As part of a vast and eclectic discography, the song reflects Zappa's enduring commitment to challenging listeners with both his compositional depth and his whimsical approach to songwriting.