Why Doesn't the Moon Have a Name?

from Pants! by The Alphabeticians

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Why doesn't the moon have a name?
Why doesn't the moon have a name?
I don't know if there is a cause or if someone is to blame but
Why doesn't the moon have a name?

There's 166 moons in our solar system
Each one has a name of its' own.
There's Calaban and Thalassa, P4 and Calypso
Only the moons name is unknown

Why doesn't the moon have a name?
Why doesn't the moon have a name?
I don't know it's just a joke or some sort of silly game but
Why doesn't the moon have a name?

You don't call your son the kid
We don't call our sun the star
Just don't tell me the reason is that the moon is too far
I still don't know why the moon has no name

Why doesn't the moon have a name?
Why doesn't the moon have a name?
I don't know if there is a cause or if someone is to blame but
Why doesn't the moon have a name?

Why don't we give the moon a name
We could call it Hecate, Celine or Diana
We could call it Unit Zappa or Keith or Warren or Luna
Let's just give the moon a name
I say we give the moon a name
Come on let's give the moon a name

credits

from Pants!, released January 30, 2015
Mr. E: Backing Vocals, Electric Guitar, Kazoo
Mr. Hoo: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Kazoo, Piano, Organ, Tambourine
Matt Clark: Bass

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The Alphabeticians Portland, Oregon

Self made millionaires seeking out vigilante justice from a cave? No. Huge, scary, reptilian beasts from an ancient time? No. Space travelers from the other side of the universe trapped here because their ship ran out of fuel? Maybe, but no. Then who, or more precisely, what are The Alphabeticians? They are 2 guys (Mr. Hoo & Mr. E) who love playing quirky, funny, upbeat songs for kids & families. ... more

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discography

Pants!

Jan 2015
Other Stuff

Apr 2013
Junior

Apr 2012
Rock

Dec 2010

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