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ALT​-​RIGHT FROG: A ROCK OPERETTA

by VINNY'S VIPERS

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FLIES: Flies Every day I gather flies for the feast I’d rather die than live like a blighter in a swamp I’m a chump It’s a dump There’s a number I can try Flies All I ever eat are flies There’s a sweeter-tasting life in my mind if only I could find it I could surely rise above it and become a superstar What can a poor frog be in a swamp that’s as big as the sea And when you’re as small as me You know that you’ll never be happy with flies Buzzing all around my head Makes me wish that I were dead on arrival It’s a matter of survival It makes me think my life’ll be better spent in bed Why do I ever even try? All I ever do is cry on the phone at the stupid dial tone ‘Cuz every time I call someone they’re never ever home I could be something more There’s something for me in store I could jump to a higher floor Take a leap of faith and soar/fly FEELS GOOD MAN: I put my face on Instagram, man I’m working’ hard to garner fans, man ‘Cuz fame and fortune is the big plan I put my face on Instagram and it feels good, man I put my face on all the websites I do it morning, noon and night I’ll be somebody who is hella tight I put my face upon the websites and it feels good, man MY FACE IS A MEME: 9:58 - I check on my Facebook feed The picture of me that’s blowin’ up is the one with my pants around my knees 10:58 - I got 10,000 likes What could this possibly mean? My face is a meme But it’s not at all what it seems I’ve seen traces of my faces on spaces and in places that I have never been “Hey Pepe - It’s blatant - they’re hatin’ on your game, man I saw you hanging’ out with David Duke at Walmart, bro - what’s up with that?” “Pepe - it’s your mother - I saw some terrible things on the inter webs call me back - and tell me about those Nazi symbols on your head” “Hey Pepe - I’m sittin’ on the shitter looking at my twitter I see a bunch of tweets go by today - and check this out They all said #aryanpepe” “White pride bro? Step aside bro - your face is green, man, I seen it You keep this shit up I’m gonna give up on you and unfriend you on Facebook - and I mean it!” “Hey Pepe - we’re lookin’ straight at you - You’re a racist! I saw it on the web - therefore it must be true” “In other news: Local amphibian Pepe the Frog accused of bigotry” “And I declare…as president, Pepe the Frog will never be as big as me!” My face is a meme It’s been taken to the extreme They use it hatefully, spitefully, artfully, frightfully Now it’s so obscene! EVIL SORCERER: The sorcerer has seen everything he needs to see He saw it in his crystal ball The frog could help him win it all “I’ll steal his essence, his soul, and everything he loves his face’s fate is hate - I’ll spread it across the globe” ACROSS THE BORDER: Across the border to see where we’ll go We’ll never go back to the places we’ve known The sorcerer has taken my soul and now it belongs to the internet trolls Across the border to see what we’ll seek Where once there was hope now the outlook is bleak I don’t want the world to see my face as a symbol of of hatred and anger and rage Across the border and we’re all broke down I’d like to meet some people but there’s nobody around Oh wait I see someone He’s standing right over there His face is kinda orange and he’s got bleach-blond hair Across the border? I don’t know if this was the right thing to do But I guess there’s no goin’ back And it looks like that guy’s got his crew Oh shit Now they’re walkin’ over here Oh God Well let’s see what these guys have to say “Well hey diddly do good neighbor! Can I talk to you about the love of Jesus Christ? Follow me - right this way” PRAYER BREAKFAST: We’re takin’ you out to brunch Prayer breakfast! We’re takin’ you out to brunch Come jump with us We’re takin’ you out to brunch Prayer breakfast! We’re takin’ you out to brunch! Disco meeting people cool Disco meeting people rad We’re the ones who help you fight for what is Right We can help you with your cause Ever since you came along, now we know our prayers are answered every night We’re takin’ you out to brunch Prayer breakfast! We’re takin’ you out to brunch Come hop with us We’re takin’ you out to brunch Prayer breakfast! We’re takin’ you out to brunch! Disco meeting people rules Disco meeting people glad to know you We’re your constitution now With commandments one through ten and with Jesus as your friend Make your pride be what can make you feel so proud We’re takin’ you out to brunch Prayer breakfast! We’re takin’ you out to brunch Come jump with us We’re takin’ you out to brunch Prayer breakfast! We’re takin’ you out to brunch!
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SIR EDMOND THE ENTERSPLAINER: Let me tell you ‘bout the things that you’ve seen Chemtrails, Fluoride, Supremacist Memes Vaccinations lead to Frankenstein Crops The dark underbelly goes straight to the top We’ll get to the bottom of this tonight Under a blood red moon Just you and me and our conspiracies We’re all right That’s the name of this tune Let’s talk about the nationalists They got gun rights activists’ powerful fists It’s all about to blow apart at the seams When elections get decided by the funniest memes We’ll get to the bottom of this tonight Under a blood red moon Just you and me and our conspiracies are all right We’ll get there soon Hey Pepe - come here Let me tell you you’re a helluva frog To beat the sorcerer you gotta be strong ‘Cuz that guy puts up a helluva fight Get your frog crew together and you’ll take him tonight You’ll get to the top of the heap tonight Quick as a New York minute You’re in it to win it and you know it So don’t blow it Your world is depending on you I CAN JUMP: I lived my life on a lily pad These long legs were just a lumpy stool I swam around like a little tad And then I realized I’d been an awful fool I can jump! When I was small I would splash and swear I would flounder in all the familiar pools But I risked it all and I reached the farthest shore And now I realize we’ve all been awful fools We can jump FROG ARMY: The Frog Army came jumping through the woods to defeat the evil sorcerer The Frog Army came jumping through the woods and they beat the evil sorcerer PEPE'S SOLILOQUY: Across the valley The bodies begin to fade And when I look deep inside my soul It’s like making lemons out of lemonade High on a hillside A soldier begins to mourn That soldier is me How will I ever be free? How can I ever be reborn? I look up to heaven and I fall down on my knees Somewhere the higher being has all but forgotten me But where can I find Him or Her? Who can She or He be? I just need a sign dear Lord Why hast thou forsaken me? THE ENERGY OF EVERYTHING: Hey Pepe - I’m here to talk to you You want help? You want help from me? I can’t help you that much I can help you a little But not that much You need to find a force that’s bigger than me I’m not into that anymore When you need some help Nowhere to go When days are high or days are low You gotta be a frog of independent means ‘Cuz I can offer you a little bit But not too much I’m over it You gotta find The Energy of Everything I’ll do as much as I can to do as little as I can for you But I prefer to let my guitar tell you all about it ‘Cuz if you think that I’m all-powerful you’re right But I got sensible and backed away from all you living beings ‘Cuz there’s a better way to tap into The Force, The Way, The Cosmic Groove It’s called The Energy of Everything “Well I hear you, Jesus - thanks a lot - It ain’t what I had, It’s what I’ve got It’s good advice - it makes me want to sing - with you Jesus” I’ll do as much as I can to do as little as I can for you

about

ALT-RIGHT FROG
(The Appropriation of Pepe)

ACT ONE

FLIES: Pepe the Frog is a chill dude living a boring, anonymous life in a large swamp south of the border. He spends his days catching flies for the evening’s feast, all the while daydreaming of fame and fortune.

FEELS GOOD MAN: One day, Pepe decides to pursue his dream of fame and begins posting photographs of himself on the internet in an attempt to garner interest in his expressive face and interesting poses.

MY FACE IS A MEME: Pepe’s face instantly becomes an internet meme sensation, but it doesn’t take long before Pepe comes to realize that he cannot control the direction of his own brand, and his image begins to take on a life of its own.

EVIL SORCERER: Meanwhile, on the other side of the border, the Evil Sorcerer has been closely observing the phemonenon. He decides to steal Pepe’s soul and use the power of its pure viral nature to conjure up all the evil of the nation and, ultimately, conquer the world.

ACROSS THE BORDER: Back at home, Pepe is climbing the walls. He feels empty inside and without direction. He decides he cannot stand idly by and allow the Evil Sorcerer to control the fate of his image, so he is compelled to hop in his car, cross the border, confront the Evil Sorcerer, and reclaim his soul.

PRAYER BREAKFAST: On the other side of the border, the Evil Sorcerer becomes aware of Pepe's presence, so he uses magic mumbo jumbo to slow him down. Pepe finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere. He is approached by a band of Christian missionaries who are under the spell of the Evil Sorcerer, and want to share with Pepe the love of Jesus.


ACT TWO

SIR EDMOND THE ENTERSPLAINER: Pepe ascends the Mountain of Knowledge and finds Sir Edmond, who shares with Pepe all the secrets of the universe. Sir Edmond explains to Pepe how he can defeat the Evil Sorcerer and reclaim his soul.

I CAN JUMP: Pepe returns from the Mountain of Knowledge to put an army of frogs together so he can defeat the Evil Sorcerer. He rallies his new Christian friends and convinces them to take a leap of faith with him.

FROG ARMY: Pepe and his army of Christian frogs emerge from the woods for an epic battle between amphibians and the Evil Sorcerer’s black magic. The battle is long and hard, but all their frog faith combined overpowers the Evil Sorcerer’s hate and rage. Finally released from his hypnotic spell, the frog army defeats the Evil Sorcerer and sends him spiraling down to the center of the earth. The frog army hops off in celebration of their new freedom.

PEPE’S SOLILOQUY: Back on the fading battlefield, Pepe reclaims his soul. But upon close examination he is saddened to find that his soul has been irreversibly damaged. Nothing is as he thought it would be.

THE ENERGY OF EVERYTHING: Jesus appears before Pepe to help him find the energy to persevere. He inspires Pepe to take charge of his own life and leave the haters behind. Pepe embraces his scarred soul and is reborn. Jesus goes back to smokin’ a doob and chillin’ on the couch.

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released October 4, 2016

Produced by Vinny's Vipers. Recorded at Timber Trout.

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