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Hey, Trump, Devo’s ‘Human Rocket’ lyrics fit dictator better

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Kim is calling President Donald Trump "deranged" after Trump referred to him as “Rocket Man.” Jess King of Fresno says the Devo tune “Human Rocket” fits him better
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, attends what was said to be the test launch of an intermediate range Hwasong-12 missile at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Kim is calling President Donald Trump "deranged" after Trump referred to him as “Rocket Man.” Jess King of Fresno says the Devo tune “Human Rocket” fits him better AP via North Korean government

I don’t see why people are linking Elton John’s song “Rocket Man” to President Trump’s nickname for the North Korean dictator. That song does not fit at all. May I suggest listening to “Human Rocket” by Devo. These lyrics fit pretty well.

For instance; “I am a human rocket, on a mission of destruction...” and so forth. Much snappier beat to boot.

Jess King, Lindsay

This story was originally published September 24, 2017 at 6:30 PM with the headline "Hey, Trump, Devo’s ‘Human Rocket’ lyrics fit dictator better."

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