Brother Pele's in the back, sweet Zina's in the front
Cruisin' down the freeway in the hot, hot sun
Suddenly red-blue lights flash us from behind
Loud voice booming, "Please, step out onto the line"
Pele preaches words of comfort, Zina just hides her eyes
Policeman taps his shades, "Is that a Chevy '69?"
How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre
Destination unknown, as we pull in for some gas
A freshly pasted poster reveals a smile from the past
Elephants and acrobats, lions, snakes, monkey
Pele speaks righteous, sister Zina says, "It's funky"
How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (it's making me crazy)
Every time I look around (look around)
Every time I look around (every time I look around)
Every time I look around
It's in my face
Ring master steps out and says. "The elephants left town"
People jump and jive, but the clowns have stuck around
TV news and camera, there's choppers in the sky
Marines, police, reporters ask where, for and why
Pele yells, "We're outta here", Zina says, "Right on"
Making moves and starting grooves before they knew we were gone
Jumped into the Chevy and headed for big lights
Wanna know the rest? Hey, buy the rights
How bizarre
How bizarre, how bizarre
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (it's making me crazy)
Every time I look around (look around)
Every time I look around (every time I look around)
Every time I look around
It's in my face
It's in my face
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (it's making me crazy)
Every time I look around (look around)
Every time I look around (every time I look around)
Every time I look around
It's in my face
Ooh, baby (ooh, baby)
It's making me crazy (it's making me crazy)
Every time I look around (look around)
Every time I look around (look around)
Every time I look around
It's in my face
About This Song
"How Bizarre" is a surreal narrative pop song that follows a group of friends on a strange road trip filled with unexpected encounters, from police stops to bizarre roadside moments. The lyrics paint vivid, almost dreamlike scenes of cruising in the sun, mysterious characters, and absurd situations, all tied together by the hypnotic, repeated refrain that emphasizes the weirdness of modern life. Musically, it blends hip-hop beats with pop melodies and a distinctly laid-back, almost tropical feel that perfectly complements its offbeat storytelling. The song captures themes of alienation, the randomness of experience, and finding humor in life's strange moments, while its infectious groove and memorable hook made it a global one-hit wonder. Its distinctive blend of storytelling, cultural references, and that unforgettable "how bizarre" chorus created a unique snapshot of '90s alternative pop that still feels refreshingly weird today.
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