Red Eye

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Devo ( /ˈdiːvoʊ/, originally /diːˈvoʊ/) is an American punk rock/New Wave band formed in 1972 consisting of members from Kent and Akron, Ohio. The classic line-up of the band includes two sets of brothers, the Mothersbaughs (Mark and Bob) and the Casales (Gerald and Bob), along with Alan Myers. The band had a No. 14 Billboard chart hit in 1980 with the single "Whip It", and has maintained a cult following throughout its existence. Their style over time has shifted between punk, art rock, post-punk, and New Wave. Their music and stage show mingle kitsch science fiction themes, deadpan surrealist humor, and mordantly satirical social commentary. Their often discordant pop songs feature unusual synthetic instrumentation and time signatures that have proven influ… more »


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1979
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Let me tell you a story
Let me shovel some dirt
Long time no sugar
And it's starting to hurt
Something's flattening my cola
Something's wrong with my brew
Something's rotten in idaho
And I don't know what to do
Going going gone with the red eye distress
Going going gone on the red eye express
Only go around once
Gotta quench that thirst
Gotta grab that gusto
Gotta get there first

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Written by: GERALD V. CASALE, MARK MOTHERSBAUGH

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