Song Parodies -> Papa Is The Roamin' Gnome
| Original Song Title: | "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" |
| Original Performer: | The Temptations |
| Parody Song Title: | "Papa Is The Roamin' Gnome" |
| Parody Written by: | Alvin Rhodes |
he is a bit of a rambler
an "off to paradise" scramber...gets his fill
if there is a way...then my daddy tries
i never get a chance to see him
always sight seein' or hittin' museums
papa's always somewhere brand new...while we're left to stew
guess papa likes hotel beds instead
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
my papa...guess its true what they say
my papa always stays away from home life
and papa...knows the best joints in all towns
but hell...my papa just ignores his child here...and his poor ol' wife
and that ain't right
heard some talk about papa gettin' a tan at beaches
a travelocity role...in far away reaches
they pay his debt...bucks peelin' for his room and his board
guess papa likes hotel beds instead
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
what trauma !
i hear papa prides himself on these junkets, pre-paid
denouncin' travel myths, my papa's really got it made
folks say papa can laze, burrow, chill...and pay no bills
what drama !
folks say that papa runs off to hot spots, slinkin'
spends most of his time, in pools, swimmin', i'm thinkin'
papa pays no rent for him room... in suites, he will loom
papa's hooked up...he's a famous guy, its said
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
i said
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
an "off to paradise" scramber...gets his fill
if there is a way...then my daddy tries
i never get a chance to see him
always sight seein' or hittin' museums
papa's always somewhere brand new...while we're left to stew
guess papa likes hotel beds instead
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
my papa...guess its true what they say
my papa always stays away from home life
and papa...knows the best joints in all towns
but hell...my papa just ignores his child here...and his poor ol' wife
and that ain't right
heard some talk about papa gettin' a tan at beaches
a travelocity role...in far away reaches
they pay his debt...bucks peelin' for his room and his board
guess papa likes hotel beds instead
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
what trauma !
i hear papa prides himself on these junkets, pre-paid
denouncin' travel myths, my papa's really got it made
folks say papa can laze, burrow, chill...and pay no bills
what drama !
folks say that papa runs off to hot spots, slinkin'
spends most of his time, in pools, swimmin', i'm thinkin'
papa pays no rent for him room... in suites, he will loom
papa's hooked up...he's a famous guy, its said
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
i said
papa is the roamin' gnome
whatever inn...he is at..is his home
and off he flies...leaves poor me and mom alone
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Nice job. 555
Papa's a bastard! You and mum should move out whilst he's away, alvin! That would show him (I have NO idea what)!
thanks jason...thanks peregrin....i believe a gnome's place should be in the garden
This is about Papa Smurf, I presume?,,,either way, very good subtle humor
Say, alvin...I think I might have run into Papa the other night...I was just leavin' this place, ya' see and...well, never mind. Nice piece...5 strumpet junkets
I may have missed an inside joke, but this is an ode to deadbeat dads.
thanks AFW...no....thanks paul...lol....thanks 2eagle....the roamin' gnome is the spokesperson and "denouncer of travel myths" in the travelocity.com ads
Wow - I can't believe I am the only one that got it, and I avoid TV like the plague. I feel sooooo....like...connected. :-P
So he's a Gnome Ad.... :-) Great job on a tricky piece. Well positioned and delightful.
This is a lovely song, it reminds me of that old Timex commercial with the gnomes in it. You know, that one directed by Tim Burton? It is a truly fantastic piece of art. If I were a teacher I would give you A++++ , but I guess 5 out of 5's will be the perfect grade for you here. You've aced the test with flying colours, friend.
thanks merry...yaaaaaaaay....i guess i overestimated the popularity of the roamin' gnome...thanks tim and dr. music
Papa come here quick, give me that lick'in' stick!! ~James BROWN, 60's
thanks LittleCupCakes...lol
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