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Oingo Boingo — Weird Science
Album: Dead Man's Party
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5.6

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Total ratings: 423









Released: 1985
Length: 6:04
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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From my heart and from my hand,
Why don't people understand
My intentions?

(Weird science)
Plastic tubes and pots and pans
Bits and pieces and
Magic from the hand
We're making

(Weird science)
Things I've never seen before
Behind bolted doors
Talent and imagination

(Weird science)
Not what teacher said to do
Makin' dreams come true
Living tissue; warm flesh

(Weird science)
Plastic tubes and pots and pans
Bits and pieces
Bits and pieces

(Bits of)
My creation, is it real?
It's my creation—I do not know
No hesitation—no heart of gold
Just flesh and blood—I do not know

From my heart and from my hand,
Why don't people understand
My intentions, ooh, weird
Weird science!

(Weird science)
Magic and technology
Voodoo dolls and chants
Electricity
We're makin'

(Weird science)
Fantasy and microchips
Shooting from the hip
Something different
We're makin'

(Weird science)
Pictures from a magazine
Diagrams and charts
Mending broken hearts (and makin')

(Weird science)
Something like a recipe
Bits and pieces
Bits and pieces
Comments (44)add comment
Listened as the album came out. All their albums. They were cutting edge from America then for us Huns.
When I saw them live on PHX state fair in 1991 I was surprised the audience were strictly highschool kids who sang along most ALL the lyrics having a real dead man's party..
A memorable band in many ways to me.

Initially found it's way to my ears through late nights' John Peel's Music .
Posted 3 weeks ago by thisbody    [ Reply ]
Needs more 80s percussion.
Posted 4 months ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
It's funny to me how different the vibe is between Danny Elfman and the other people in the band photo. Oingo Boingo could well be named "Seven dudes and a psychopath."
Posted 4 months ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
Peter Gabriel meets Talking Heads
with a soupçon of Thomas Dolby
Posted 4 months ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 sfoster66 wrote:

ah_blessed wrote:
What's next? "Jungle Love" by The Time and Morris Day?





Would be an improvement tbh...

How bout a nice greasy pork sandwich served up in a dirty ashtray?
Posted 5 months ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Rating it a 6 mainly for the nostalgia factor.
Posted 5 months ago by spodiodi67    [ Reply ]
weird science on Tumblr
Posted 5 months ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
 jah_blessed wrote:
What's next? "Jungle Love" by The Time and Morris Day?

Would be an improvement tbh...
Posted 6 months ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
How DARE all of the Chets giving this song a one!!  You know what has to happen now......... You're going to eat flies until you apologize!
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
Endless. 7 > 6
Posted 4 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great movie, with great cars to boot!
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 cmactavish wrote:
She was the fashizzle back then!


 

 

And HOW!!! YUM!!
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 DBCinCA wrote:
Very fun band - but this song is weak.
 

This version...agreed. Studio cut is much more fun/enjoyable. 
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 david16 wrote:
Kelly Le Brock ...
 

Yum! 'Nuff said.
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Kelly Le Brock ...
Posted 4 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
wHY AM i HEARING tHOMAS dOLBY??
 
I really miss Thomas Dolby's sound of the 80's.
Posted 4 years ago by Hogar    [ Reply ]
wHY AM i HEARING tHOMAS dOLBY??
Posted 4 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
She was the fashizzle back then!


 

Posted 4 years ago by cmactavish    [ Reply ]
Danny Elfman can sure write good party songs!
Posted 5 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Love Danny Elfman..wish he were still rocking out rather than writing film scores.
Posted 5 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Woah, the extended mix just keeps going and going. Or is the the proper mix and I've only ever heard radio edits? Either way, I love it! 
Posted 5 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Drunkenlilacwine wrote:
I'm liking this song (please bring this emoticon back!) excellent tune indeed!!!
Ask and you shall recieve!
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
One of the most underrated 80's comedies.
Posted 19 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
Not a great song, but I loved the movie. This was my favorate part when I was considerably younger! "In the family jewels? In the family jewels, man. Broke my heart in two. She broke more than your heart."
Posted 19 years ago by coyotexxx2    [ Reply ]
What's next? "Jungle Love" by The Time and Morris Day?
Posted 19 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
sbrute wrote:
Perhaps the song is a bit dated, but come on, Oingo Boingo makes us happy!
Exactly!
Posted 19 years ago by number6    [ Reply ]
Dead Man's Party would have been a better choice for Halloween.
Posted 19 years ago by babygirl614    [ Reply ]
Well, since no one else quoteth: "How'd you like a nice greasy pork sandwich, served in a dirty ashtray?" Wonder if Bill Paxton listens?
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Very fun band - but this song is weak.
Posted 20 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
Make it stop..... Oh well... Headed over to thecreamygoodness.com for a few minutes.
Posted 20 years ago by IListenToTheWind    [ Reply ]
i don't know why, but this song always brings a smile to my face :D
Posted 20 years ago by Jimi_Zep    [ Reply ]
The only time I want to hear this is when the movie is on. Sorry.
Posted 20 years ago by soulspin    [ Reply ]
Perhaps the song is a bit dated, but come on, Oingo Boingo makes us happy!
Posted 20 years ago by sbrute    [ Reply ]
your vcr should cover it -- for openers
Posted 20 years ago by mikael    [ Reply ]
SharkSandwich wrote:
And right now, Bill has a bra strapped on his head.
Twin Peaks ?
Posted 20 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
Yeah, this song is terrible, but the transition from Dandy Warhol's "Science" to "Weird Science" was absolutely flawless. Go, Bill!
Posted 20 years ago by aimless    [ Reply ]
I've changed my mind. This song has got to be the worst song played on RP.
Posted 20 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
Wyatt, your kitchen is blue. . .
Posted 20 years ago by briandel    [ Reply ]
And right now, Bill has a bra strapped on his head.
Posted 20 years ago by SharkSandwich    [ Reply ]
I'm liking this song (please bring this emoticon back!) excellent tune indeed!!!
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Was this the first Elman-movie connection?
Posted 21 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Suddenly, I'm a teenager again. Oh how I wished I could make a love slave from a barbie doll...
Posted 21 years ago by alanb    [ Reply ]
Danny Elfman's career track is so evident here - a big 'ol theatrical production. Thanks, Bill.
Posted 21 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Gosh, this song brings back memories. Too bad they're not good ones.
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]