The Who Vs. Porky Pig
Guided by Voices · Other Songs - Guided by Voices
Hey go
Quick, be off, be sinking
Lown down whale the navy wing
It clears out congested arenas
They sell rocking host balloons
And they're celebrating children
And the weeping circus
And the smoking-nosed robot
Tasted blackens the sticks
Like clowns from a fire, the albatross winks
Faked to the back goes right wing shield
All in a day's work
We met at one of the Kinks' yeah
We could come from the inner circle
Of the dry ??
Until it is just one trap
One threaded ??
Quick, be off, be sinking
Lown down whale the navy wing
It clears out congested arenas
They sell rocking host balloons
And they're celebrating children
And the weeping circus
And the smoking-nosed robot
Tasted blackens the sticks
Like clowns from a fire, the albatross winks
Faked to the back goes right wing shield
All in a day's work
We met at one of the Kinks' yeah
We could come from the inner circle
Of the dry ??
Until it is just one trap
One threaded ??
The Who Vs. Porky Pig
Guided by Voices' "The Who Vs. Porky Pig" stands as a quintessential example of the band's signature blend of punk energy and psychedelic experimentation. Released during a period where the group was refining their signature sound, the track exemplifies their ability to fuse raw, driving rhythms with surreal, whimsical themes. The song reflects the band's enduring commitment to a DIY ethos, characterized by catchy melodies and lyrics that often juxtapose the mundane with the fantastical. As a staple of their discography, it captures the spirit of 1990s indie rock, balancing aggressive instrumentation with moments of playful absurdity that have become hallmarks of their catalog.