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[[ | [[File:Ignorance.jpg|thumb|Bowser sets up the song in [[White Knuckle Scorin'#Comic Synopsis|the comic]] included with the CD.]] | ||
"'''Ignorance is Bliss'''" is a song performed by the band Jellyfish. It | "'''Ignorance is Bliss'''" is a song performed by the band {{wp|Jellyfish (band)|Jellyfish}}. It is featured on the compilation album ''[[White Knuckle Scorin']]'' that {{wp|MCA Records}} released in 1991, and it is the only song related to the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] on the album. | ||
The song takes into the mind of [[Bowser|King Bowser Koopa]], who | The song takes a glimpse into the mind of [[Bowser|King Bowser Koopa]], who condescendingly explains his philosophy to an imprisoned [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]: that brawn is more important than brains, because "ignorance is bliss." He also discusses his plan to become an oil tycoon by defeating [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], allowing him to turn all of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] in [[Dinosaur Land]] into fossil fuel. | ||
==Lyrics== | ==Lyrics== | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote><i>Wake up! Miss Toadstool<br> | ||
It is I, your one and only king<br> | |||
Bowser Koopa<br> | Bowser Koopa<br> | ||
I'm a turtle as you | I'm a turtle as you've seen<br> | ||
A little slow and a little green<br> | A little slow and a little green<br> | ||
But on the whole, I'd say<br> | But on the whole, I'd say<br> | ||
" | "Supah dupah"</i><br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<i>Princess Toadstool<br> | |||
I know you're frightened, mm-mm<br> | |||
And if you knew just why you're here<br> | And if you knew just why you're here<br> | ||
Your fear would just be heightened | Your fear would just be heightened</i><br> | ||
''So let's just say<br> | |||
''Ignorance is bliss<br> | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
<i>Oh, well I hate to be a bummer<br> | |||
I've brought you here to bring me plumbers<br> | I've brought you here to bring me plumbers<br> | ||
You know those brothers | You know those brothers, oh, what's their names?<br> | ||
Oh yes, "Mario and Luigi"<br> | |||
Oh, | Just the sound of them makes me queasy<br> | ||
I'd love to take that monkey wrench<br> | |||
I'd love to take that monkey wrench | I'd play my own game</i><br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<i>Princess Toadstool<br> | |||
You're so misguided, mm-mm<br> | |||
I've never been fond of bookworms<br> | |||
But then again this one does make good Mario bait<br> | |||
I can't wait<br> | |||
Ignorance is bliss!<br> | Ignorance is bliss!<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
With my magic book, I'll shower | With my magic book, I'll shower<br> | ||
Those clumsy lizards with my power<br> | |||
Until Dinosaur Land is nothing but fossil fuel<br> | Until Dinosaur Land is nothing but fossil fuel<br> | ||
My only problem with these spells | My only problem with these spells<br> | ||
Is that I know not what they tell<br> | |||
So every hex leaves me perplexed<br> | So every hex leaves me perplexed<br> | ||
And all I want are those plumbing fools</i><br> | And all I want are those plumbing fools</i><br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
<i>Princess Toadstool<br> | |||
You're not so clever, mm-mm<br> | |||
All your words are alphabet soup<br> | All your words are alphabet soup<br> | ||
A picture tells it better</i><br> | A picture tells it better</i><br> | ||
''I'll say it again!<br> | |||
''Ignorance is bliss<br> | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
You call yourself a princess | <i>Haven't you heard? A picture's worth a thousand words<br> | ||
<br> | |||
You call yourself a princess<br> | |||
But you're a braniac in a dress<br> | |||
I can't believe you waste time with these books<br> | I can't believe you waste time with these books<br> | ||
You remind me of my kid sister<br> | You remind me of my kid sister<br> | ||
She read so much she got a blister<br> | She read so much she got a blister<br> | ||
A big one, I mean big, on her brain | A big one, I mean big, on her brain, what a schnook!<br> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
I'd like to get my hands...<br> | I'd like to get my hands...<br> | ||
Just one time with a monkey wrench...<br> | Just one time with a monkey wrench...<br> | ||
I'd fix their plumbing</i><br> | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
I' | <i>Princess Toadstool (Princess Toadstool)<br> | ||
I know you're frightened, mm-mm (I know that you're frightened, and I've been thinking you are so misguided)<br> | |||
'Cause if you knew just why you're here (While I would tell you why you are here)<br> | |||
Your fear would just be heightened (Your fear would just be heightened)<br> | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
Princess Toadstool (Princess Toadstool)<br> | |||
You're not so clever, mm-mm (You are not so clever, and I think really pictures say it better)<br> | |||
All your words are alphabet soup (All of your words are alphabet soup)<br> | |||
A picture tells it better (But pictures say it better)</i><br> | |||
''For the last time<br> | |||
All your words are alphabet soup<br> | |||
A picture tells it better | |||
''On second thought, I think I've made my point<br></blockquote> | ''On second thought, I think I've made my point.<br></blockquote> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
*''White Knuckle Scorin{{'}}'' uses an alternate mix of "Ignorance is Bliss" where Andy Sturmer's vocals are pitched down a semitone. The version released on Jellyfish's own albums (the ''New Mistake'' single, ''Fan Club'', and ''Best!'') features Sturmer's natural singing voice.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4btMhgQ0Vys</ref> | |||
== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:42, July 24, 2024
"Ignorance is Bliss" is a song performed by the band Jellyfish. It is featured on the compilation album White Knuckle Scorin' that MCA Records released in 1991, and it is the only song related to the Super Mario franchise on the album.
The song takes a glimpse into the mind of King Bowser Koopa, who condescendingly explains his philosophy to an imprisoned Princess Toadstool: that brawn is more important than brains, because "ignorance is bliss." He also discusses his plan to become an oil tycoon by defeating Mario and Luigi, allowing him to turn all of the Yoshis in Dinosaur Land into fossil fuel.
Lyrics[edit]
Wake up! Miss Toadstool
It is I, your one and only king
Bowser Koopa
I'm a turtle as you've seen
A little slow and a little green
But on the whole, I'd say
"Supah dupah"
Princess Toadstool
I know you're frightened, mm-mm
And if you knew just why you're here
Your fear would just be heightened
So let's just say
Ignorance is bliss
Oh, well I hate to be a bummer
I've brought you here to bring me plumbers
You know those brothers, oh, what's their names?
Oh yes, "Mario and Luigi"
Just the sound of them makes me queasy
I'd love to take that monkey wrench
I'd play my own game
Princess Toadstool
You're so misguided, mm-mm
I've never been fond of bookworms
But then again this one does make good Mario bait
I can't wait
Ignorance is bliss!
With my magic book, I'll shower
Those clumsy lizards with my power
Until Dinosaur Land is nothing but fossil fuel
My only problem with these spells
Is that I know not what they tell
So every hex leaves me perplexed
And all I want are those plumbing fools
Princess Toadstool
You're not so clever, mm-mm
All your words are alphabet soup
A picture tells it better
I'll say it again!
Ignorance is bliss
Haven't you heard? A picture's worth a thousand words
You call yourself a princess
But you're a braniac in a dress
I can't believe you waste time with these books
You remind me of my kid sister
She read so much she got a blister
A big one, I mean big, on her brain, what a schnook!
I'd like to get my hands...
Just one time with a monkey wrench...
I'd fix their plumbing
Princess Toadstool (Princess Toadstool)
I know you're frightened, mm-mm (I know that you're frightened, and I've been thinking you are so misguided)
'Cause if you knew just why you're here (While I would tell you why you are here)
Your fear would just be heightened (Your fear would just be heightened)
Princess Toadstool (Princess Toadstool)
You're not so clever, mm-mm (You are not so clever, and I think really pictures say it better)
All your words are alphabet soup (All of your words are alphabet soup)
A picture tells it better (But pictures say it better)
For the last time
On second thought, I think I've made my point.
Trivia[edit]
- White Knuckle Scorin' uses an alternate mix of "Ignorance is Bliss" where Andy Sturmer's vocals are pitched down a semitone. The version released on Jellyfish's own albums (the New Mistake single, Fan Club, and Best!) features Sturmer's natural singing voice.[1]
