Arnold & Willis & Mr. Drummond Five Iron Frenzy

"Arnold & Willis & Mr. Drummond" by Five Iron Frenzy, released in 1997, is a ska-punk song that humorously reflects on themes of friendship, nostalgia, and the influence of pop culture. The lyrics reference the TV show "Diff'rent Strokes" and explore the absurdities of life. The energetic horns and catchy rhythms contribute to its lively sound. #SkaPunk

Straight from the ghetto streets of
Harlem, came two brothers Willis
And Arnold, black goldfish swims
In the bowl, he's three feet high
Four with the afro. Stealing
Cookies from the jar
Droppin' water balloons on cars
I hope Mrs.. Garret won't see
Just play sick for Mohammed Ali
The Gooch is coming, to steal
Milk money

Arnold, and Willis, and Mr
Drumond, and don't forget
Kimberly. They just cancelled
Dukes of Hazard, Different
Strokes is all I want to see

Way up high in the penthouse
Apartment, making us laugh its
Willis and Arnold. Mr
Drumond's got the dough, they
Get to ride in a limo

Different Strokes, its almost time
We just watch 'cause Kimberly's
Fine. Half hour long it never fills
Us, when he says, "What you
Talkin' 'bout Willis?". Write the
Cable company, different strokes
All the time