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The song was created by the Mothers of Invention and appeared on their debut album from 1966. It was written in response to the 1965 Watts riots and represents an early instance of Zappa's socially conscious musical commentary.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song addresses racial violence, economic inequality, police brutality, and media sensationalism.
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