I hoped they wouldn’t notice but
My friends suspicion’s roused
They ask me why I never let them
Come play at my house
It looks as if I may have to
Invite them to my home
And pray dad doesn’t greet then when
He’s wearing his black robe
The coast is clear they wonder what
The worry on my face meant
When suddenly a chanting starts
To rise up from the basement
Why can’t I be a normal kid
It’s so much less complex
To say I think it’s just my mom
And father having sex
My mother says “I guess I just
Don’t get your generation”
And that’s what life is like when mom
And daddy worship Satan.
And before I know it they
Are running to explore
And follow the odd noises that
Are coming from the floor
And soon they find my parents
In their favorite recreation
Conjuring up spirits in
An evil incantation
And daddy says “Oh visitors
Well isn’t that just nice?”
I hope he doesn’t think them virgins
To be sacrificed
But mom ignores my gestures and
She sports an evil grin her
Mouth waters as she says “We’re happy
To have you for dinner!”
I fear they will accept her offer
And agree to stay
Do they not know she means to have them
As the main entree?
I’m just about to tell them run
But briefly I think twice
A break from eye of newt and toe
Of frog would sure be nice
My mother says “I guess I just
Don’t get your generation”
And that’s what life is like when mom
And daddy worship Satan.
This is the second single release from my family band The CheeseBergens. I actually wrote this as a poem some months back and edited it a bit for the song version. Hope you enjoy! Also, if you care to make a donation, all proceeds will go directly to The Rock School Scholarship Fund.
love it!
Thank you!
I recognize this poem! And wow! Your son nailed it! Great job, Cheesebergens! Now, for some milkshakes… this music’s hott!
Thanks Maida! I will tell my son how much you liked it. Milkshakes for everyone!
Wooohoo!
Brilliant! Who doesn’t love poetry about Satan? Later when I’m on wifi I swear I will watch the video. That is awesome !
Thanks Phil! It’s not a video, just the song. We’re actually looking into doing a video for it soon though.
I’d love to see the video! Your family is like a heavy metal Partridge Family
We have a CheeseBergens theme song which quotes “The Partridge Family’s got nothing on us.”
LOL! If you don’t mind, could I reblog the post on Monday for my Music Monday post?
Um…no! Would not mind at all! Thanks Phil! That would be great!
The Partridge Family with a kick of hot sauce.
That could be our tagline! Thanks Tony!
Rock and roll to me is not a possession of the devil…I am a follower of Jesus and I think some secular music has been given a very bad rap when some of it comes from people who were gifted by God to produce it in the first place. Some folks of the faith used to hold services in local pubs in England and America and certainly the songs of the bar weren’t necessarily sacred.
Yes, I’d say. Well, different strokes for different folks. This was all in good fun in any case.
Now pull yourself together young Marissa. No good will come of this…rather fun though…well done!
Well, if any good were to come of it, I certainly wouldn’t have had anything to do with it!
Satan rules then!
Of course!
That’s some sick guitar work! I love how the tables are turned here. Kids just don’t understand. 😉
Ha, ha! Well, yes, these days there is very little that you can tell your kids not to do without being hypocritical. I figure this is the ultimate. Thanks! I’ll definitely pass on the compliment to my son.
So true. It’s the remedy to Volvo Driving Soccer Mom by Everclear. haha!
I’d say!
I remember this one. I like it a lot as a song. Way to rock!
Thanks Lana!
I think I missed that your family has a band! How cool is that? Love the punny name, too 🙂
Thanks Amanda!
And everybody had a Devil of a time.
Well, one can only hope!
Love it. Cheesebergens. Bravo.
Thank you!
Kids, they don’t understand, but they want the benefits……
Tell me about it!
Whoa, some mean guitar playing!!! Awesome song, Marissa! Someday the “kid” will get it! LOL
Thanks Amy! I will pass on to my son.
This reminds me of the time I had two Jehovah Witnesses knock on my door. I invited them in and they gave me their spill. I offered to go to their church if they would come to mine. When they said yes, I told them to show up in my backyard next Tuesday night at midnight with a live chicken. Never could understand why they rushed out of the house.
And I guess they never showed up either! Humph!
It wasn’t my fault. I would have gone to their church.
I’m sure you would have!
Rocked this on the way to work this morning! 🤘
How awesome is that?
Digging The Cheesebergens!
Thanks Syl!
You’re welcome!
Haha… oh, I read the title and thought, “This is going to be interesting.” I’ll have you know my expectation was well met.
Nothing if not interesting, right?
From you, I expect nothing less.
1). F’ yeah! 2). I’m so happy you set this poem to music.3). I’m super impressed that your teenage son sang the line about mom and dad having sex, without throwing up! I know the song’s not biographical, but still…👏👏👏
I know, it amazes me as well, ha, ha! My daughter is on backing vocals but refuses to sing that one which is just as well. She’s only 9!!
That’s so cute!
Haha, awesome poem, great song, and perfect name for your band!
Thank you Shannon!
Good stuff.
Thank you!
You’re welcome xx
Reblogged this on The Phil Factor and commented:
This is my Music Monday for this week. Fellow blogger and genius poet Marissa Bergen is also an accomplished musician, as is her entire family. As the CheeseBergens they’ve taken one of her brilliant poems and put it to music. Enjoy! Have a great Monday `Phil
Thanks so much for publishing Phil! We put your article in our press kit and also on our Facebook page. We’re very excited!
You’re welcome Marissa!
I remember this poem and liked the humor in it. How much better with you all singing this! Great sound and super photograph, Marissa.
I had very long days last week, 7 am until 6:30 pm on Monday, at least ten hours (5:30 pm) days this week. I had a wonderful weekend with my Mom and my grandson, Micah. The visit included seeing my brother’s new (old building) art gallery and home, barbecue at Randy’s house, dinner at Rich’s house, day at the beach, and the Cleveland Cavalier winning the NBA on tv. Mom, Micah and I went out for breakfast also. Mom and I were on same team for Monopoly game at brother’s house with R, R, Micah and Susan. 🙂
Thanks Robin! Sounds like a fun and busy weekend!
Love this tune. Seriously. I have a feeling it’ll go zinc . Happy blogaversary. Mazel.
Thanks so much Laurie!
So inventive – I like your creativity and that you could even turn the poem into a song!! You are awesome 🙂
Thanks Christy! Well, most of my poems are just songs that haven’t been set to music.
Lovely
Wow! 🙂
Very nice Marissa, I really like that picture 🙂