Tulip Baroo
Of Montreal · The Gay Parade [1999]
The magnetic rollerskater wears a bonnet of blue
Bonnet of blue
Tulip Baroo though you are four walls
You don't make a room don't make a room
I caught you
covered in tinsel
Bouncing your eyeballs off a pinstripe piano
Don't you think
that I get lonely too?
Tulip Balanc Tulip Balanc
The mouse caught in the hubcap
Goes clanky clank clank
Clanky clank clank
Tulip Barance the turtle necked boatman
Does the plum dance does the plum dance
I caught you disguised as a man with a mustache
Selling secrets to a canned tomato
Don't you think that I get lonely too?
Tulip Baroo Tulip Baroo
I don't know what to make of you
You're in charge of every coup
that the feds set out to do
Tulip Baroo Tulip Baroo
There's an island off of Spain
Where it's snowing out of season
and they claim its cause of you
Tulip Baroo
Tulip Baroob Tulip Baroob
The underhanded grocer is soaking a tube
Soaking a tube
Tulip Baraw the ground split wide open
Like a musical saw musical saw
Tulip Baroo
Tulip Baroo stands as a vibrant example of Of Montreal's early experimentalism, appearing on the 1999 album The Gay Parade. During this period, frontman Kevin Barnes cultivated a distinctively theatrical and baroque pop sound that would define the band's trajectory. The track captures the group's signature blend of whimsical melodies and intricate arrangements, showcasing their ability to merge indie rock energy with orchestral flourishes. As part of a prolific era that bridged their lo-fi beginnings and later conceptual masterpieces, the recording highlights the band's commitment to eccentric storytelling and dynamic musical shifts. This work remains a testament to their evolving discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative ferment that characterized their late nineties output and established their reputation for bold, genre-defying compositions.