The Plague -Head Lice

Story Behind The Song

My kid had head lice when she was little, so this comes from my experience. (I'm not proud to say!)

Song Description

Explores the emotions of a parent going through the horrible experience of discovering child has head lice and eradicating them.

Song Length 2:38 Genre Folk - General, Unique - Unclassified
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Distressed, Troubled Subject Insects, Baby, Children
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, The Monkees Language English
Era 1990 - 1999

Lyrics

I have a lot of courage; I know no fear.
But there?s a little monster haunting children every year.
You smile smugly, ?Oh, it won?t come near me!?
But then you get the phone call, and you are under siege!

(Uh, Mrs. Robinson, your child has?)

Head lice! Head lice!
We found some on her head!
Head lice! Head lice!
And you know how they spread!
Come and get your daughter, waiting in the vestibule.
And when she passes head check, then she?ll return to school!

The plague has descended and it?s on you.
You call the doctor to find out what to do.
He doesn?t want to see her, and you are not surprised.
The nurse gives you a list of the things you?ve got to buy (to kill the)

Head lice! Head lice!
Teeny tiny pest!
Head lice! Head lice!
How could they infest
Your darling little daughter with her healthy head of hair?
So you fork out fifteen bucks and you hurry home from there.

Thirteen hours later, you fall into bed.
You?ve shampooed, nit-picked, sprayed, and you know the lice are dead.
But you cannot stop your scratching, and you still have the creeps
And you may not feel normal for several more weeks. (?cause you?ve been through)

Head lice! Head lice!
Horrible nightmare!
Head lice! Head lice!
You dream they?re in YOUR hair! (CACKLE)
As and you drift to sleep, you pray within your brain,
?Please, Lord, no more head lice! This really was a pain!



Another great song you did it again

The song was funny. The instrumentation was very nice. I love how it changed with the story. I love the emotion behind this song or through the song I should say. It kept me wanting to hear more. Good job!

Nice novelty number, performance is very natural and would b fun to see live. Particularly like the ending as all the different voices come "crescending" in

Very theatrical song, I can see the scene acting out in my imagination. Nice recording, the vocal is mixed very well, nice placement, effects and level. Love the organ stabs they're so dramatic. A very professional production, you did a great thing with your idea!

Interesting Subject lol but good song well done

Oh, what a great song about oh, what a hush-hush subject. Brilliantly witty lyrics, beautiful voice, wonderful music. A feat - I love it.

Very quirky, fun, well-written and performed comedy song. Unusual subject matter for a song!, but I like the way the instrumental arrangement changes with the nature of the lyrics, which has been perfectly done. Certainly an original, unique sounding song.

very eclectic and comical, I like it, its amusing - it would be good
for a kids show, sounds like julie andrews mixed with Dr. Seuss. maybe a tim
Burton movie. Funny!

This gave me a smile so broad I think my cheeks cracked. What's not to like about this song been there done that not once ,not twice, but three times. What a nightmare. Every time I itch near my ears even years latter and I talking 30+ I think of lice. Loved it

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Eugene Baker Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Annie Lynn My Top Songs 9/10/2007

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