Faith No More – Woodpecker From Mars

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  General Comment:I wish I could find where I read it...
  
  I read in an interview many years ago that when Mike Patton joined the group the album The Real Thing was recorded with no lyrics. He came in and wrote the lyrics and recorded them in a short amount of time. I have often wondered about this song. Was it just so perfect that lyrics were not needed? Or did he just not get to it due to deadlines or something like that? I go with it being perfect.

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  General Comment:This is probably their most unique song musically, and it's damned amazing. It also works as a great intro to War Pigs.

  Flag LostInMemoryXon March 29, 2008   Link

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  General Comment:"Woodpecker from Mars" is an old looney tunes cartoon.

  Flag almigion March 12, 2008   Link

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  General Comment:Probably my favourite FNM song. But, um, no real meaning, I guess.

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  General Comment:I've heard that "Woodpecker from Mars" is a loose translation of some Native American thing.
  
  I dunno. Killer song.

  Flag seriphim fallon July 02, 2007   Link

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