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Misha (Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov)

from Minstrel by Trade (and a Fool in my Spare Time) by Efenwealt Wystle

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I've often said, "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story," and the truth is - Misha snores like a chainsaw. We really did shake him repeatedly, splash water on his face and stuffed one of Eileen's dirty socks in his mouth. (That's a hard taste to wash out!) The next night we made him find someplace else to sleep. I thank Misha for having such a good sense of humor about this whole affair. Not long after I wrote this piece, he changed his name from Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov to Michael Thomas Sommerfield - which just doesn't scan as well. Even years later, complete strangers at parties still ask him "are you THAT Misha?"

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Some would say its good to be the King or the Czar
Or perhaps the Prince of Wales and eat lots of caviar
But I say its better, so much better by far to be Misha
(da, its good to be the Misha)

Let me tell to you a tale about a man that I once knew
Of all his nasty habits and the awful things he'd do
So please don't call me crazy for this sing I song is true
About Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (clap clap)

There were 17 or so of us all sleeping on the floor
When Mikhail Kazimirovitch came stumbling through the door
He quickly fell asleep, but then he started to snore
He was Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (clap clap)

Well we rolled him on his side and we shook with all our might
We stuffed his mouth with dirty socks and held his nostrils tight
We splashed him with cold water but he would not wake that night
He was Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (clap clap)

So we wrapped him in his blankets and we threw him in the lake
We shaved off both his eyebrows, just for good times sake
We screamed and played the bagpipes but that Misha would not wake
Oh poor Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (clap clap)

We duct-taped him to a tree outside and used him for a pell.
We pulled out all his fingernails and threw him in the well.
We hit him with sledge-hammers, yes we beat him all to pieces.
Squishy Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (clap clap)

So we stuffed him in the cannon and we shot him far away
And hoped we would not hear from him until the break of day
But from the nearby forest, we could hear that awful bray... (SNORE)
Of the Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (clap clap)

Well, early the next morning, Misha woke and looked around.
And realized his sleeping bag was 10 feet off the ground.
He shrugged, went back to sleep, and began to make that sound... (SNORE)
Of the Mikhail Kazimirovitch Pomeshanov (HEY!)

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from Minstrel by Trade (and a Fool in my Spare Time), released August 1, 1999

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The Blibbering Humdingers Cary, North Carolina

These magical masters of musical hi-jinx and mayhem will wizard rock the tea towel right off your house elf. Their unique blend of 80s new wave, 50s do-wop, straight up pop rock and old-timey sing-song comedy will leave you laughing and crying for more. Songs about the wizarding world of Harry Potter, Dr Who, D&D, the SCA, medieval fantasy and all kinds of nerdy fandom. Salaciously whimsical! ... more

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