VERSE
A Simple Desultory Philippic
Simon And Garfunkel
A Simple Desultory Philippic
I been Norman Mailered, Maxwell Taylored.
I been John O'Hara'd, McNamara'd.
I been Rolling Stoned and Beatled till I'm blind.
I been Ayn Randed, nearly branded
Communist, 'cause I'm left-handed.
That's the hand I use, well, never mind!
I been Phil Spectored, resurrected.
I been Lou Adlered, Barry Sadlered.
Well, I paid all the dues I want to pay.
And I learned the truth from Lenny Bruce,
And all my wealth won't buy me health,
So I smoke a pint of tea a day.
I knew a man, his brain was so small,
He couldn't think of nothing at all.
He's not the same as you and me.
He doesn't dig poetry. He's so unhip that
When you say Dylan, he thinks you're talking about Dylan Thomas,
Whoever he was.
The man ain't got no culture,
But it's alright, ma,
Everybody must get stoned.
I been Mick Jaggered, silver daggered.
Andy Warhol, won't you please come home?
I been mothered, fathered, aunt and uncled,
Been Roy Haleed and Art Garfunkeled.
I just discovered somebody's tapped my phone.
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About this Song
A Simple Desultory Philippic by Simon & Garfunkel is a sardonic critique of the 1960s counterculture and the music industry. The song employs a humorous and critical tone to mock the various cultural icons and trends of the era. Key themes include disillusionment with popular culture, skepticism towards superficial attempts at social change, and the commercialization of music. Poignant moments in the song include references to prominent figures such as Bob Dylan, who is parodied for his influence, and mentions of societal issues that are superficially addressed by celebrities. The repeated refrain 'I've lost my harmonica, Albert!' underlines the song's humorous yet critical stance.
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