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The Jellyfish Song

from When the Robin Sings by David Voss

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Written in 2012.

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Polyorchis penicillatus,
AKA Mr. Red-eye jellyfish,
I'm sorry you died,
But look on the bright side:
Your corpse was used for science.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Lady Gaga.

Bubba, Quincy and little Dotty,
I know I may have been a bit naughty when
I dissected you
And removed your goo
Without asking for compliance.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Lady Gaga.

What had you ever done to me?
Why did I remove you from the sea?
When did you request this surgery?
All really good questions you'll agree.
Well, here's the answer…

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Lady Gaga.

I carefully studied your red ocelli,
Even though you were a bit smelly then,
Straight from the bay,
No time to pray,
Before I put you in a plastic bag appliance.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Lady Gaga.

I dumped your bodies in the bushes
After slicing up your tushes with
A tiny knife
And took your life
In an act of defiance.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Lady Gaga.

What had you ever done to me?
Why did I remove you from the sea?
When did you request this surgery?
All really good questions you'll agree.
Well, here's the answer…

What had you ever done to me?
Why did I remove you from the sea?
When did you request this surgery?
All really good questions you'll agree.
Well, here's the answer… I don't know.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, Lady Gaga.

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from When the Robin Sings, released November 30, 2014
Music and Lyrics by David Voss
Piano and vocals - David Voss
Recorded and edited by Gregg Campbell

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David Voss New York, New York

David Voss is a composer, singer-songwriter, pianist, and mandolinist who lives in Brooklyn. He received his master's degree in music composition from Stony Brook University and works as a church organist and choir director.

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