Don't Eat The Yellow Snow
Frank Zappa · Other Songs - Frank Zappa
(Bop-bop ta-da-da bop-bop Ta-da-da)
Frozen wind began to blow
(Bop-bop ta-da-da bop-bop Ta-da-da)
Under my boots 'n around my toe
(Bop-bop ta-da-da bop-bop Ta-da-da)
Frost had bit the ground below
(Boop-boop aiee-ay-ah!)
Was a hundred degrees below zero
(Booh!)
(Bop-bop ta-da-da bop-bop Ta-da-da)
And my momma cried:
Boo-a-hoo hoo-ooo
And my momma cried:
Nanook-a, no no (no no . . . )
Nanook-a, no no (no no . . . )
Don't be a naughty Eskimo-wo-oh
(Bop-bop ta-da-da bop-bop Ta-da-da)
Save your money: don't go to the show
Well I turned around an' I said:
HO HO
(Booh!)
Well I turned around an' I said:
HO HO
(Booh!)
Well I turned around an' I said:
HO HO
An' the Northern Lites commenced t' glow
An' she said
(Bop-bop ta-da-da bop . . . )
With a tear in her eye:
WATCH OUT WHERE THE HUSKIES GO
AN' DON'T YOU EAT THAT YELLOW SNOW
WATCH OUT WHERE THE HUSKIES GO
AN' DON'T YOU EAT THAT YELLOW SNOW
Don't Eat The Yellow Snow
Frank Zappa's 'Don't Eat The Yellow Snow' stands as a quintessential example of his absurdist rock style, blending psychedelic elements with biting social satire. Recorded during a prolific period in the late 1970s, the track exemplifies Zappa's ability to weave complex musical structures with cryptic, often darkly humorous lyrics. The song features the distinctive, driving rhythm characteristic of his work, supported by a lineup that often included his regular touring band members. It reflects the artist's ongoing commentary on consumer culture and the absurdity of modern life, delivered through a lens of surrealism that has become a staple of his discography. The recording showcases Zappa's mastery of studio production and his commitment to creating music that challenges listeners intellectually and emotionally.