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The song takes a glimpse into the mind of [[Bowser|King Bowser Koopa]], who explains his philosophy to an imprisoned [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]: that brawn is more important than brains, because "ignorance is bliss." He also discusses his plan to become an oil tycoon by defeating [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], allowing him to turn all of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] in [[Dinosaur Land]] into fossil fuel.
The song takes a glimpse into the mind of [[Bowser|King Bowser Koopa]], who explains his philosophy to an imprisoned [[Princess Peach|Princess Toadstool]]: that brawn is more important than brains, because "ignorance is bliss." He also discusses his plan to become an oil tycoon by defeating [[Mario]] and [[Luigi]], allowing him to turn all of the [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshis]] in [[Dinosaur Land]] into fossil fuel.
A cover performed by [[Jack Black]] was a leaked unused song in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]''. It was made early in production when Peach was the damsel-in-distress initially. However, it was ultimately replaced with ''[[Peaches]]'' in the final film.


==Lyrics==
==Lyrics==

Revision as of 07:03, April 10, 2023

Bowser sets up the song in the comic included with the CD.

"Ignorance is Bliss" is a song performed by the band Jellyfish. It was featured on the compilation album White Knuckle Scorin' that Nintendo released in 1991, and is the only Mario-related song on the album.

The song takes a glimpse into the mind of King Bowser Koopa, who explains his philosophy to an imprisoned Princess Toadstool: that brawn is more important than brains, because "ignorance is bliss." He also discusses his plan to become an oil tycoon by defeating Mario and Luigi, allowing him to turn all of the Yoshis in Dinosaur Land into fossil fuel.

A cover performed by Jack Black was a leaked unused song in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack). It was made early in production when Peach was the damsel-in-distress initially. However, it was ultimately replaced with Peaches in the final film.

Lyrics

Wake up!

Miss Toadstool, it is I, your one and only king
Bowser Koopa
I'm a turtle as you've seen
A little slow and a little green
But on the whole, I'd say
"Super-dupah"


Princess Toadstool, I know you're frightened! Mm-mm...
And if you knew just why you're here
Your fear would just be heightened


So let's just say...
Ignorance is bliss

Oh, while I hate to be a bummer
I've brought you here to bring me plumbers
You know those brothers
Oh, what's their names?
Oh, yes
Mario and Luigi, just the sound of them makes me queasy
I'd love to take that monkey wrench, I'd play my own game...


Princess Toadstool, you're so misguided! Mm-mm...
I've never been fond of bookworms, but then again this one does make good Mario bait!
I can't wait
Ignorance is bliss!

With my magic book, I'll shower those clumsy lizards with my power
Until Dinosaur Land is nothing but fossil fuel
My only problem with these spells is that I know not what they tell
So every hex leaves me perplexed
And all I want are those plumbing fools


Princess Toadstool, you're not so clever! Mm-mm...
All your words are alphabet soup
A picture tells it better

I'll say it again!
Ignorance is bliss
Haven't you heard? A picture's worth a thousand words

You call yourself a princess, but you're a braniac in a dress
I can't believe you waste time with these books
You remind me of my kid sister
She read so much she got a blister
A big one, I mean big, on her brain!
What a schnook!

I'd like to get my hands...

Just one time with a monkey wrench...

I'd fix their plumbing...


Princess Toadstool, I know you're frightened!
(You're just so misguided)
And if you knew just why you're here
Your fear would just be heightened!

Princess Toadstool, you're not so clever!
(Pictures say it better)
All your words are alphabet soup
A picture tells it better!


For the last time...

On second thought, I think I've made my point.