Something Smells Funny

Story Behind The Song

I thought it was a catchy title, so I wrote the song to go with it.

Song Description

A kid smells something funny and says so. But he or she can't figure out what it is. So he thinks of all the things that could be causing such a disgusting stink, like his brother's socks, his aunt's breath, rotten eggs, kerosene and more. In the twist

Song Length 3:59 Genre R & B - Disco
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Troubled, Restless Subject Smell, Odor, Nose, Comedy, Funny
Similar Artists Barenaked Ladies, The Bee Gees Language English
Era 1970 - 1979

Lyrics

CHORUS
Something Smells Funny,
I wonder what it is, it?s so familiar.
Something Smells Funny,
I tried to get away, but it?s everywhere.

VERSE 1
It?s not my daddy?s after shave,
Not my mama?s permanent wave.
It?s sour like a litter box,
And funky like my brother?s socks!

VERSE 2
It?s dirty diapers, soggy wool,
Rotten eggs and alcohol.
It?s not unlike my sister Beth,
Or Aunt Petunia?s doggy breath!

CHORUS

VERSE 3
No matter where I run and hide
I get the feeling something died.
It musta got into my clothes,
Won?t even help to hold my nose!

VERSE 4
It?s musty like my grandma?s trunk,
Disgusting like a cornered skunk.
It?s burning rubber, moldy cheese,
Kerosene and antifreeze!

CHORUS 3

BRIDGE
A breath of fresh air is all I ever wanted,
Pure and free as a mountain stream,
Inhaling away, so sweet it must be heaven,
I don?t want to wake up from this dream.

CHORUS 4

VERSE 5
I finally figured out the smell
And people I?m ashamed to tell:
I?m guilty, I?m the one who reeks,
I haven?t had a bath in weeks!

CHORUS fades out

Copyright 2003 Daniel David Johnson

Lyrics Daniel David Johnson Music Daniel David Johnson
Producer Daniel David Johnson Publisher Soulpajamas
Performance Daniel David Johnson Label Soulpajamas Recordings

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