“Black Bock” is the 7th track on the Melvin’s 1996 album Stag, and serves as the last “normal” song on the album before transitioning into the more experimental and ambient second half of the album.
At 1:28, when the second verse begins, the melody shifts into a psychedelic, distorted and “bubblier...
[Verse]
I cut the throat of the billy goat and let it bleed
His frozen eyes were far more than I
It's kind of nice to know the things that make me happy
Just realize keep the dog away from me
Dodie Dodie Do, Oooo, La La La La
[Outro]
I found it don't matter when
It's not nice to feel alone inside
This little goat won't mind
All my fear are just vanishing
And the blood will let me find a way
Will open heaven
Down in here all my dreams are filled
Good and bad they seem to be the same
And never lonely
If I just let this power in
It will work it will make me feel okay
Be sure forever
Black Bock was written by Buzz Osborne.
Black Bock was produced by Garth Richardson & Joe Barresi & Melvins.
Melvins released Black Bock on Mon Jul 15 1996.