The Torture Never Stops
Frank Zappa
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Flies all green and buzzin', in this dungeon of despair. Prisoners grumble and piss their clothes, and scratch their matted hair. A tiny light, from a window hole, a hundred yards away, is all they ever gets to know about the regular light in the day. And it stinks so bad, the stones been chokin', and weepin' greenish drops. In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops. The torture never stops. Slime and rot, rats and snot, and vomit on the floor. Fifty yoogly soldiers, man, holdin' spears by the iron door. Knives and spikes, and guns and the likes of every tool of pain. And a sinister midget, with a bucket and a mop, where the blood goes down the drain. And it stinks so bad, the stones been chokin', and weepin' greenish drops. In the room where the giant fire puffer works, and the torture never stops. The torture never stops. The torture.. the torture.. The torture never stops. Flies all green and buzzin', in this dungeon of despair. An evil prince eats a steaming pig, in a chamber right near there. He eats the snouts and the trotters first. The loins and the groins is soon dispersed. His carvin' style is well rehearsed. He stands and shouts: All men be cursed! All men be cursed! All men be cursed! All men be cursed! And disagree? Well, no one durst. He's the best, of course, of all the worst. Some wrong been done, he done it first. And it stinks so bad, his bones been chokin', and weepin' greenish drops. In the night of the iron sausage, where the torture never stops. The torture never stops. The torture.. the torture.. The torture never stops.
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Written by: Frank Vincent Zappa
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The Torture Never Stops" is primarily classified under the experimental rock genre. This genre is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional rock music, incorporating various unique instruments and experimental sound techniques.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Frank Zappa's album titled "Zoot Allures." Released in 1976, the album is Zappa's 22nd official album.
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Running TimeThe song has a total playtime of 9:45, making it one of the longest songs on the "Zoot Allures" album.
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Captain Beefheart CollaborationDon Van Vliet, famously known as Captain Beefheart, provided the harmonica parts for "The Torture Never Stops." Zappa and Beefheart were high school friends and worked together on multiple projects.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics to "The Torture Never Stops" are considered quite graphic and depict scenes of pain and suffering. This is a common theme found in a number of Zappa's songs, which often feature a strong satirical tone.
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Live Performances"The Torture Never Stops" became a staple of Zappa's live performances. A notable performance of the song was included on the live album "Zappa in New York" in 1978.
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Other VersionsThroughout his career, Zappa recorded multiple versions of "The Torture Never Stops," each with different lyrics and instrumental arrangements. The song was also included in the 1988 live album "The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life."
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Music VideoA conceptual music video for "The Torture Never Stops" was made, featuring creepy imagery of torture and satirical representations of societal harm.
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SongwritingLike most of Zappa's work, "The Torture Never Stops" was composed using a diverse range of musical styles and complex arrangements. The song shows an experimental juxtaposition of blues-inspired harmonica riffs and progressive rock structures.
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ReceptionWhile it was not a commercial hit, "The Torture Never Stops" has been critically acclaimed for its instrumental proficiency and powerful imagery, enhancing Zappa's reputation as a musical innovator.
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