Eating The Peach

Randy Newman · Other Songs - Randy Newman

I've eaten many strange and scrumptious dishes in my time

Like jellied bugs and curried slugs and earwigs cooked in slime

And mice with rice is very nice when they're roasted in their prime

But don't forget to sprinkle them with just a pinch of grime



I'm crazy 'bout mosquitoes on a piece of buttered toast

And pickled spines of porcupines and then a great big roast

And dragon's flesh, quite old, not fresh, it costs a buck at most

(Does it come with gravy?)



It comes to you in barrels if you order it by post

It comes to you in barrels if you order it by post



For dinner on my birthday, shall I tell you what I chose?

Hot noodles made of poodles on a slice of garden hose

And a rather smelly jelly, made of armadillo's toes

The jelly is delicious, but you have to hold your nose



Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach

Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach



I crave the tasty tentacles of octopi for tea

I like hot dogs, but I love hot frogs, and surely you'll agree

A plate of soil with engine oil's a super recipe

(Recipe)



I hardly need to mention that it's practically free



Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach

Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach



We hardly need to mention that it's practically free



Now comes, my fellow travelers, the burden of my speech

(You show off)

These foods are rare, beyond compare and some right out of reach

(Nice inn commodore)

But there's no doubt I'd go without a million plates of each

(Out of my face)



For one small mite

(One small mite)

One tiny bite

(Tiny bite of this fantastic peach)



Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach

Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach

Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach

Peach, peach, peach, peach, peach, peach

And this fantastic peach

Eating The Peach

Randy Newman's "Eating The Peach" stands as a quintessential example of his signature blend of pop sensibility and social commentary. Released in 1968, the track exemplifies the satirical tone that would define his career, utilizing a catchy, upbeat melody to deliver a biting critique of consumer culture and the superficiality of modern life. The song features Newman's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a conversational cadence that mimics the voice of a concerned neighbor or friend. It remains a staple of his discography, often appearing on compilations and reissues alongside other works like "My Little Buttercup" and "Pants." The recording captures the spirit of the late 1960s counterculture movement, where Newman used his platform to question societal norms while maintaining commercial appeal. Its enduring popularity highlights his ability to craft songs that are both musically accessible and intellectually provocative, cementing his status as a master of the American songbook.