Here is the rock and roll line of the century.
It was written by Warren Zevon a little over twenty years ago.
It’s the home of the brave and the land of the free
Jorge Calderon and Warren Zevon
Where the less you know the better off you’ll be”
Others may try to throw their hat in the ring, but none will achieve this status of profundity or soothsayer-like accuracy.
Warren Zevon released his phenomenal swan song known as ‘The Wind’ twenty years ago last month. On this day, a little over a week later Zevon succumbed to mesothelioma.
On several occasions Ted Tocks Covers has shared their adoration of Warren’s lyrical wit and wisdom.
‘Disorder in the House’ resides among his finest offerings. It is a bit of a parting shot at what he perceived to be a nation that was slowly unravelling. The song doles out line after line of jabs, like a blackjack dealer in Vegas.
Straight out of the gate, the imagery speaks to dissolution.
The tub runneth over
Plaster’s falling down in pieces by the couch of pain”
Either pay attention, and work to make things better or buy into the age of paranoia.
Time to duck and cover
Helicopters hover over rough terrain”
Millions opted to stick their head in the sand.
A little over a decade later, this dangerous path led to a little over 60 million ignorant sheep voting for a lifelong criminal and blatant grifter. This uneducated tool managed to occupy the White House for four years. He threatened to never leave. When he finally departed, he took everything, including the nation’s dignity.
The fragile country is still dealing with the fallout.
A few thousand disciples who apparently had nothing but time tried to assist in Lord Farquaad’s insurrection.
Zombies on the lawn staggering around”
Thankfully, these morons are being locked up, one after another in ‘Prison Grove’.
Each of these aimless losers were lucky that was all that happened.
Imagine if people of colour attempted to storm the U.S. Capitol Building?
I’ll help you.
They would have been shot dead.
The zombies still cling to the false premise that the 2020 election was stolen. They remain oblivious to reams of evidence to the contrary. Blindly, they hold on to portrayals of their cult leader as some combination of Ronald Reagan and Jesus. This is laughable on numerous levels.
Right down to the violence he inspired when he urged his flock of sheep to ‘storm the Capitol’.
Fight like hell…Stop the steal.”
Lard Farquaad
The ignorant throng chanted “Hang Mike Pence.”
The head of the crime family was pleased. He nodded his approval.
The mission was underway.
He was going to walk with them. Of course, the cowardly cretin did not.
Hours later, he professed his love for the ignorant throng. Of course, he would not have pissed on them if they were set on fire in the street. They were only a means to an end.
They were conned.
He has not been there for any of these idiots since, and now up to a thousand of them wallow away in jail.
That’s one place for them.
Among other things, the ‘Janaury 6 Committee’ concluded that the twice impeached President acted corruptly because he knew that attempting to stop the certification would be unlawful.
So yes; any comparisons to Jesus are unfounded. This imposter continued to show footage of January 6 at rallies through the first half of 2023. He revelled in the violent acts perpetrated by his cult.
Compare this to Jesus who addressed his disciples in this way when they drew weapons to fend off the soldiers who apprehended him on behalf of Pontius Pilote.
All who take the sword will die by the sword.”
Jesus Christ
The ‘Grifter in Chief’ was, and is, no Jesus.
Nor is he a Reagan. This is all a continuation of a story though. It all began long ago and it is by design.
There is a flaw in the system. The flaw is a grossly inadequate education system and a culture that exists from the top down, designed to keep its citizens poor, sick and stupid. The .5% want the other 99.5% fighting for the crumbs. They continue to exploit the masses, and the dumbest of the bunch seem content to do their bidding. Rather than recognize that they are being conned, they double down on their stupidity.
Insert eternal face palm emoji here.
The floodgates are open
We’ve let the demons loose
The big guns have spoken
And we’ve fallen for the ruse”
Here’s another gem.
Even the Lhasa Apso seems to be ashamed”
Name another lyricist who could offer such an allusion?
If for some reason, you still think I am wrong, please note that even the architects of this charade have turned on the ‘Liar in Chief’
Watch this clip of master manipulator and sycophant extraordinaire, Roger Stone.
https://twitter.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/1698756488787878073?s=20
I’m done with this president. I’m gonna go public supporting impeachment—I have no choice. He has to go! Run again, you’ll get your fucking brains beat in.”
Roger Stone
Now, it must be said that I wouldn’t believe Roger Stone if he told me the sky was blue. He is among the worst of the worst, and he should have been locked away for life long ago, but these are his words. I agree with the final three he so eloquently chose.
Back to the song.
‘Disorder in the House’ is a dire warning to those paying attention.
The earth will open and swallow up the real estate”
Warren Zevon
It is here that Warren looks they dealer in the eye and plays his winning hand.
It’s the home of the brave and the land of the free
Warren Zevon
Where the less you know the better off you’ll be”
All the bets are off.
Warren wins.
Here is the full set of lyrics to this allegorical masterpiece.
Disorder in the house
Jorge Calderon and Warren Zevon
The tub runneth over
Plaster’s falling down in pieces by the couch of pain
Disorder in the house
Time to duck and cover
Helicopters hover over rough terrain
Disorder in the house
Reptile wisdom
Zombies on the lawn staggering around
Disorder in the house
There’s a flaw in the system
And the fly in the ointment’s gonna bring the whole thing down
The floodgates are open
We’ve let the demons loose
The big guns have spoken
And we’ve fallen for the ruse
Disorder in the house
It’s a fate worse than fame
Even the Lhasa Apso seems to be ashamed
Disorder in the house
The doors are coming off the hinges
The earth will open and swallow up the real estate
I just got my paycheck
I’m gonna paint the whole town grey
Whether it’s a night in Paris or a Fresno matinee
It’s the home of the brave and the land of the free
Where the less you know the better off you’ll be
Disorder in the house
All bets are off
I’m sprawled across the davenport of despair
Disorder in the house
I’ll live with the losses
And watch the sundown through the portiere”
On a handful of occasions Ted Tocks Covers has featured songs from ‘The Wind’ and on still more, we have taken a tour of his extraordinary library of music. I will tag those at the end of this post.
In the meantime, let’s enjoy the video of ‘Disorder in the House’ live from the floor. Bruce is having a great time. If you can sell ‘the Boss’ on a song, you know you have nailed it.
Watch Warren’s reaction in the documentary.
You are him.”
Warren Zevon
A priceless moment.
On this track, Warren and Bruce were joined by Zevon’s loyal friend and song-writing partner Jorge Calderon and prolific drummer, Jim Keltner.
Speaking of Jorge, here he is performing an acoustic set. No pretense, just the guy who worked alongside one of the greatest lyricists of our time.
Here are a few other Warren Zevon posts to enjoy.
Werewolves of London
Lawyers, Guns and Money
A Salute to Warren Zevon
Raspberry Beret
Mr. Bad Example
Certain Girl
Back in the High Life Again
Mutineer
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Keep Me in Your Heart
On many occasions, I have seen Warren Zevon fans wonder aloud what would the astute observer of society think of everything that is going on presently and in the relatively recent past?
No doubt, he would have been appalled, and clearly, he would have offered a unique perspective.
But, it says here, he likely would have stopped long before the 24/7 coverage being offered by the mainstream media.
I don’t share your need to discuss the absurd.”
Jorge Calderon and Warren Zevon
Because, sadly the above-mentioned media seems committed to allowing themselves to be manipulated into presenting an ongoing promotion for the disgraced candidate to be.
It’s almost like they are being ordered from on high to sell the election for ratings.
They will make it close, even if it destroys the nation.
Disorder in the House…
Wash…rinse…repeat…
Ted Tocks Covers 
Warren as Prophet; his insight noir “radar“ never shut down
His lyrics had gem after gem throughout his career. When one had the opportunity to hear him interviewed, it would leave one in awe of his intellectual quickness; well read, well exposed to the human condition’s dark underbelly with the ability to connect wit to culture
My favorite line? I couldn’t to single one out but this one struck me; from the first song on his Asylum LP, “they rode against the railroad, they rode against the banks, they rode against the governor, never did they ask for a word of thanks”
“As the air conditioner hums”
Great Tedtock
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I have stated many times before, but he is on my Mount Rushmore of songwriters. When I tell people they look at me like I have two heads.
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When I met my wife years ago, I exposed her to WZ. She asked “who is that?” Now she requests that I put him on the turntable. I firmly believe that once you expose your friends to the Warren virus, they’ll find no antidote
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Here’s a snippet I found
“ Remembering and celebrating the great musician and poet, Warren Zevon (Jan 24, 1947 – Sept 7, 2003) on the 20th anniversary of his passing. Jackson Browne tells this great story about Warren:
“When we were recording Warren’s first album, there was always a question in my mind of whether there was a mass audience for him, because he was so much smarter than everybody else. But he just assumed his audience was as intelligent as he was. The result was a rich legacy of songs steeped in a balls-to-the-wall exuberance and a great sensitivity.
He once told me about going to an acupuncturist, because he had the flu and needed to get on a plane to go do a show. The acupuncturist gave him a very powerful Chinese remedy and told him adamantly to drink it in 12 installments. Of course, Warren drank the whole thing at once and went to the airport — and he wound up having a seizure in the departure lounge. He later told me that as he went down clawing the air and his head hit the terrazzo, he thought, ”Oh, God, please don’t let me die and let Jackson write a song about me.”
But no one needs to write any songs about Warren, because he wrote them all himself. His songs were very personal, but they resonate through all of our lives.”
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