Song Description

A reflection on Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde, this song is about a character who reinvents himself as Dr. Retribution, a super-hero figure who gets revenge in odd ways on the people that have wronged him.

Lyrics

Joseph lit a candle in the darkness
Through the twisted vials poured his brew
This miracle elixir would reconstitute our youth
And he would claim the riches he was due

Well, his boss proclaimed the formulaic genius
But stole the secret over beer and wine
Joseph?s dreams were ruined, not a penny did he see
But in his darkest hour he saw the sign, well it read...

If you?ve been wronged, just stay calm
Call for your solution
When you think you can?t go on
You?ve got a friend who?s strong
His name is Doctor Retribution

So Joseph took to alchemy, and he made himself a brew
Emerging from convulsions, the Doctor told him what to do
The boss cashed out and bought his palace,
And thought he was the wiser
?Till the Doctor made his house call
With his pile driver

The last time Joseph?s car got towed to Ernie Mac?s garage
Was the day before a bulldozer joined Ernie?s house party
The landlord said he?d fix the heat, but left him cold for weeks
So a wrecking ball came through his window, just in time for tea

Fee fi fo fum, here he comes
The Doctor is on his way
The lonely housewife made the call
When hubby went astray
Bankers, preachers, plumbers, teachers, you want to make it good?
Call Doctor Retribution, your payback Robin Hood