Picasso Visita El Planeta De Los Simios

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Adam Ant/Marco Pirroni



See the Spaniard eating chocolates

see the Spaniard have a ball

see the Spaniard trust in no one

he's on quality street

he's on quality street



as the masters rot on walls

and the angels eat their grapes

I watched Picasso visit The Planet Of The Apes

as the masters rot on walls

and the angels eat their grapes

I watched Picasso

Pablo Picasso

visit The Planet Of The Apes (yeah)



see the Spaniard seek companion

see the Spaniard take it all

see the Spaniard sell his friends out

he's on quality street

he's on quality street



and pretenders pretend

to their patronage lend

but it's the ones we don't see

that always fascinate me



as the masters rot on walls

and the angels eat their grapes

I watched Picasso visit The Planet Of The Apes

as the masters rot on walls

and the angels eat their grapes

I watched Picasso

Pablo Picasso

visit The Planet Of The Apes (yeah)



as the real heroes died

and their ideas supplied

to a fat little magpie

with money in his eyes

they bowed and they scraped

as opinions he shaped

now every little sketch a fortune will fetch

and the bleach killer kills

and the bleach killer kills yeah



and as the masters rot on walls (see the Spaniard sell the whole world)...

Picasso Visita El Planeta De Los Simios

Adam Ant's 1982 track 'Picasso Visita El Planeta De Los Simios' stands as a vibrant example of his unique fusion of new wave and theatrical pop. Released during the height of his solo career, the recording captures the eccentric energy that defined his work, blending sharp, rhythmic production with lyrics that reference art history and fantasy. The song reflects the era's fascination with surrealism and pop culture, delivered through Ant's distinctive vocal style and the band's characteristic sound. It remains a notable song in his discography, showcasing his ability to craft memorable, character-driven music that transcends typical genre boundaries while maintaining a distinct British identity.