Misheard Lyrics Which Turn Out Not to Be Misheard At All

Kinda weird, don't ya think?

― Dadaismus, Tuesday, April 22, 2003 10:18 AM (10 years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

Not so weird when you're drinking the tussin.

At least it's not Ironic!

Hey HeyJ

the Robitussin references in the Moby Grape song refer to its use as a recreational drug when large amounts are ingested, nowadays known as "robo-tripping". I've long wondered whether the Grape were getting high on the dextromethorphan- or codeine-laced version of Robitussin; the latter was much more readily available in 1967 than it is now, with many states now requiring a prescription for it. Outside the US, codeine cough syrups or pain relievers are still usually available without an rx.

The Move did a cover version, but they disbelieved the lyrics they heard, so they substituted "Your old bustle" instead.

"Robitussin" possibly chosen over "Romilar" because it sang better

http://tinyfez.com/gallery/var/thumbs/TUSSIN-UP-WEB-ARCHIVE/tu_01/.album.jpg?m=1308869721

Syd Barrett's "It Is Obvious" has the line "Your stars, my stars, simple cock bars". Syd, man, I know you were insane, but what?

I always thought it was cot bars... but, as you say, it's Syd after all

I put on Culture Club's 'That's the Way (I'm Only Trying to Help You)' and I cracked up when my gf made a face and said 'clowns caress you?!'. I insisted that no no, he said clouds! Come on. Clowns? As if. But then I looked it up and...hmm. Huh. Hmm. Well.