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Hippyland
by Tommy Chong
from the movie "Far Out Man"
1990
When my woman left
I had a brilliant flash
I started Hippyland, man
Just to raise some cash
I wanted it to be just like Disneyland, Man
For all the hippy-dippy people all across this land
With a Big-Bong ride that would suck you inside
Spin you round & round
'Til everybody got down
Makin' love not war
'Til their bodies got sore
Then you work off all your cramps
In the Lava Lamp...
Just as the Beats immortalized their lives and times in such books as On The Road, Robert Roskind likewise commemorates the liberated lifestyle of the hippie era. This look back, while very personal, is also the archetype for a whole generation whose quest for freedom and the meaning of life led to some mind-blowing experiences. Read Skip's Review!