losing our mojo
Via Ken Layne, I found out today that Mojo Nixon is retiring.
Pigfoot, Louisiana- March 2004-Mojo Nixon, has announced that on March 20, 2004 he will perform his final concert at the Continental Club in Austin Texas. Rumors have been circulating about Nixon's retirement for some time and Nixon finally confirmed this will indeed be his final performance. I have nothing more to say," says Nixon. "Not only am I empty, but obviously nobody gives a rat's ass about the things I have been saying for twenty years. The masses are just as blinded by the light of stupidity, prudery and the shiny objects of hate."Mmm....shiny objects of hate. Cranky bastard, ain't he? Mojo Nixon w. Jello Biafra - Love me I'm a Liberal mp3
[Originally written by Phil Ochs, Jello and Mojo updated the lyrics to make them more timely]
I cried when they shot John Lennon
tears ran down my spine
and I cried when i saw "jfk"
as though I'd lost a father of mine
but malcolm x and ice-t had it coming
they got what they asked for this time
so love me, love me, love me i'm a liberal
i go to pro-choice rallies r
ecycle my cans and jars
i'll honk if you love the dead
hope those funny grunge bands become stars
but don't talk about revolution
that's going a little bit too far
so love me, love me, love me i'm a liberal
i cheered when clinton was chosen
my faith in the system reborn
i'll do anything to save our schools
if my taxes ain't too much more
and i love blacks and gays and latinos
as long as they don't move next door
so love me, love me, love me i'm a liberal
rush limbaugh and the l.a.p.d.
should all hang their heads in shame
i can't understand where they're at
arsenio should set them straight
but if neigborhood watch doesn't know you
i hope the cops take down your name
so love me, love me, love me i'm a liberal
yeh, i read the new republic(an)
rolling stone and mother jones too
if i vote it's a democrat
with a sensible economy view
but when it comes to terrorist arabs
there's no one more red, white and blue
so love me, love me, love me i'm a liberal
once i was young and had an attitude
stickers covered the car i drove in
even went on some direct actions
when there weren't rent-a-cops to be seen
ah, but now i've grown older and wiser and that's why i'm turning you in
so love me, love me, love me i'm a liberal
[I think we need some updated lyrics for this song]
Comments
Politics completely aside, Mojo Nixon kicks more ass than you'll ever hear on the radio.
I saw him as a one man show in San Diego about 10 years ago and he blew the place apart.
Even if he couldn't remember how to play 'rockaway beach'... I'm sad to see him hang it up.
Posted by: Britton | March 8, 2004 10:34 PM
Michael J. Fox has no Elvis in him.
And Elvis is in Joan Rivers
but he's trying to get out, man!
He's trying to get out!
Listen up Joanie Baby!
Posted by: norbizness | March 8, 2004 10:42 PM
I don't even know who he is, but he sure does sound cranky, doesn't he?
Posted by: jessica | March 8, 2004 11:22 PM
Maybe he can make a comeback as the opener for the William Hung World Tour™
Posted by: mbruce | March 8, 2004 11:48 PM
ELVIS EATS BOATS
ELVIS EATS BOATS
Posted by: Thlayli | March 8, 2004 11:51 PM
Won't have Mojo Nixon to kick around any more.
Had to say it first.
Posted by: Aaron's Rantblog | March 9, 2004 12:26 AM
That's going to be one big "f@#k you" party.
The Saturday night of SXSW---when all the big wig execs will be in town---at the Continental Club??? That is one primo gig. Mojo's going to be able to flip off everyone and he'll make some moolah in the meantime. Good for him.
I wish I could be there.
Posted by: Kathy | March 9, 2004 12:45 AM
Wow, it was 2002 when I quoted the original lyrics.
I grew up on Ochs. In the late 80's, Sean Penn had bought the rights to a biopic but it never happened.
Posted by: Aaron's Rantblog | March 9, 2004 12:49 AM
I cried when they shot John Lennon
tears ran down my spine
Ummm...just where is this guy's tear ducts located????
Oh god... I have no idea who this guy is... i.feel.old.....
Posted by: darleen | March 9, 2004 12:49 AM
I rather doubt that Mojo will do more than pout for a little while before coming out with a new album. He's probably just in a funk. He's not old enough to retire unless he's sick or something.
Posted by: Dean Esmay | March 9, 2004 08:33 AM
Oh, by the way, that's "Elvis needs boats."
Posted by: Dean Esmay | March 9, 2004 08:34 AM
noooooooooooo!
Damn, i'm gonna hafta go out, buy some cheap gin, have a bbq. Maybe feel a little existential. Or forget about the bomb, and light a fart. Burn down the mall. Get outta my way!
Seven George Washington dollars, and six cents short of 50 cents.
Posted by: pril | March 9, 2004 10:15 AM
Ah, the trenchant political analysis of the artist responsible for "Stuffing Martha's Muffin."
I love Mojo Nixon, I'm just bemused that he ever thought people were coming to him as some sort of a guru, rather than just for the fun of his music.
Still laughing out loud at "Elvis eats boats," though.
"Ah, the sailing Elvis. Captain Elvis. Commodore Elvis, it is."
Posted by: Palandine | March 9, 2004 12:11 PM
Damn, I love Mojo but it sounds like he's hosting the pity party for Ted Rall and Howard Stern. "I'm taking my gee-tar and going home."
Posted by: Ken | March 9, 2004 12:19 PM
I wonder if someone else will fill the void left behind by such a delightfully off-center person, crazy enough to pen lyrics like "are you drinkin' with me Jesus? I can't see you very clear...are you drinkin' with me Jesus? Won't you buy a friend a beer.".
Posted by: Jo | March 9, 2004 12:53 PM
Mojo's albums with Skid were the best, but nothing compared to seeing him live. There will always be a slot reserved in my CD changer for Mojo.
Posted by: Skillzy | March 9, 2004 04:07 PM
"The masses are just as blinded by the light of stupidity, prudery and the shiny objects of hate."
Simple advice for Mr. Nixon: If you hate the public, don't be suprised when the public hates you back.
Posted by: Alan Daniels | March 9, 2004 06:01 PM
That song sucked. That wasn't Mojo, and that wasn't really rock.
Mojo has fucked up politics, but he does rock. that song did not rock.
If Mojo has gone alternative, well then he damned well ought to retire.
Posted by: Victor Krueger | March 10, 2004 12:36 AM
That song does suck, but I blame Jello.
Posted by: Britton | March 10, 2004 01:28 AM