Ole Mulholland
Frank Black · Other Songs - Frank Black
Time to get up and have a drink
Pacific rim has a tank that thinks
That she is really something grand
Let me tell you about
When I was hanging out
Just in my dothi
Running in the dawn
Right across my lawn
I saw a coyote
Ole, ole, ole for Mulholland
See the water fall
And hooray, hooray the sky is falling
Down on Bradbury's mall
Ole, ole, ole for Mulholland
All waxed in pride
I've got a comfortable ride
And man, she could take us
Out across the salts
Right out of these faults
And on into vegas
So slept a monster in the dune
Woke him up and then he drank
Pacific rim has a think tank
But does she have IQ for the moon?
The concrete of the aquaduct
Will last as long as the Pyramids of Egypt
Or the Parthenon of Athens
Long after Joe Harriman is elected Mayor of Los Angeles
Ole, ole, ole for Mulholland
See the water fall
And hooray, hooray the ants are crawling
Down in Bradbury's mall
Ole, ole, ole for Mulholland
Yeah, it's quite a sprawl
And hooray, hooray the sky is falling
Down on Bradbury's mall
Ole, ole, ole for Mulholland
Ole!
Ole Mulholland
Ole Mulholland stands as a distinctive song in Frank Black's expansive solo catalogue, showcasing the artist's signature blend of melodic indie rock and intricate storytelling. Following his departure from the Pixies, Black cultivated a sound that often balances whimsical lyricism with driving rhythms, a style evident throughout his early solo recordings. This track reflects the creative energy found on his self-titled 1993 debut and subsequent works, where he frequently explored themes of Americana and personal introspection. The song contributes to a broader body of work that redefined alternative rock in the 1990s, maintaining the high standards of songwriting that established Black as a vital force in modern music. Listeners will find a composition that aligns with his reputation for crafting memorable, rhythmically engaging pieces that resonate beyond their initial release.