Ode To... Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Asshole bureaucrat lookin at me
I'm gonna go on a killing spree
Don't vote for him, vote for me
He's a bureaucrat now I'm Beastie
The new Reagan policy is gettin the best of me...
The new Reagan policy is gettin the best of me
You know that tendency
KFC baby... RIOT RIOT RIOT FIGHT

[Verse 2]
Walkin around late at night
Shootin things in my sight
Bet'cha think of switchin joints
Everyone's carryin a grudge
The new Reagan policy is gettin the best of me...
Oh yes KFC, tendency Beastie

[Verse 3]
Asshole bureaucrat lookin at me
I'm gonna go-go-go on a killing spree
Don't vote for him, vote for me
He's a bureaucrat now I'm Beastie
Walkin around late at night
And shootin things in my sight
[Outro]
RIOT RIOT RIOT NOW...
I'VE HAD ENOUGH

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“Ode To…” is Track 6 on Pollywoog Stew EP, released on 11.20.1982 originally by Ratcage Records. It was recorded at 171A Studio, engineered by Scott Jarvis, and produced in the winter of 1981 by Beastie Boys and Scott Jarvis.

It was performed by:

  • Kate Schellenbach (drums, backing vocals, washboard)
  • Adam Yauch (bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar)
  • John Berry (guitar)
  • Michael Diamond (lead vocals and cow bell)
  • Dave ID (backing vocals)
  • Dave Parsons (backing vocals)
  • Nick (backing vocals)

Ode To…” was performed in 8 known concerts.

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Recorded At
171-A Studios
Release Date
July 1982
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