Whatever Became of Hubert? Tom Lehrer
"Whatever Became of Hubert?" by Tom Lehrer is a satirical #Folk song from 1965 that humorously reflects on the fate of a fictional character, Hubert, who seems to have fallen into obscurity. The lyrics explore themes of societal neglect and the fleeting nature of fame. Lehrer’s clever wordplay and whimsical melody highlight the absurdity of public attention, making it a memorable commentary on cultural indifference. The song showcases Lehrer's signature wit and has remained a beloved piece in his repertoire.
Whatever became of Hubert?
Has anyone heard a thing?
Once he shone on his own
Now he sits home alone
And waits for the phone to ring
Once a fiery liberal spirit
Ah, but now when he speaks, he must clear it
Second fiddle's a hard part, I know
When they don't even give you a bow
"We must protest this treatment, Hubert!"
Says each newspaper reader
As someone once remarked to Schubert
"Take us to your Lieder . . ."
(Sorry about that!)
Whatever became of you, Hubert?
We miss you, so tell us, please:
Are you sad? Are you cross?
Are you gathering moss
While you wait for the boss to sneeze?
Does Lyndon, recalling when he was VP
Say: "I'll do unto you like they did unto me!" ?
Do you dream about staging a coup?
Hubert what happened to you?
Has anyone heard a thing?
Once he shone on his own
Now he sits home alone
And waits for the phone to ring
Once a fiery liberal spirit
Ah, but now when he speaks, he must clear it
Second fiddle's a hard part, I know
When they don't even give you a bow
"We must protest this treatment, Hubert!"
Says each newspaper reader
As someone once remarked to Schubert
"Take us to your Lieder . . ."
(Sorry about that!)
Whatever became of you, Hubert?
We miss you, so tell us, please:
Are you sad? Are you cross?
Are you gathering moss
While you wait for the boss to sneeze?
Does Lyndon, recalling when he was VP
Say: "I'll do unto you like they did unto me!" ?
Do you dream about staging a coup?
Hubert what happened to you?
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