Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: psych-rock
Song Meaning of “I’m The Slime” by Frank Zappa
I’m The Slime is a satirical tune about the state of media sensationalism. In the song, Frank Zappa compares media outlets to a slimy creature, kind of like a reptoid. The lyrics emit a warning about the dangers of mindlessly consuming what the media feeds us, while also pointing to the irony of centering critiquing in the very same source you’re decrying. The song encourages listeners to take a critical stance towards the news they consume, and to not just take for granted what they hear and see in the news without doing their own research. It points out that much of the news is scripted, canned, or simply a tool of entertainment, and that audiences should be careful to not let their opinions and beliefs be formed by watching TV only.