The song "Hailing Taquitos" by Parry Gripp tells a whimsical and humorous story about a phenomenon where taquitos (a type of Mexican dish) start falling from the sky like hail. The lyrics describe people's reactions and the chaos that ensues as taquitos rain down from above. The song begins by asking the question "What is that up in the sky?" and then exclaiming "Owww!" as the taquitos start falling. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's hailing taquitos" and warns people to put on bike helmets for protection. The lyrics mention various toppings like guacamole and sour cream, and ponder whether the situation is a nightmare or a dream. The taquitos are described as crunchy, fried, and falling from the sky, prompting the suggestion to stay inside. However, even indoors, people are not safe as someone exclaims, "Owww, my eye!" A news flash interrupts the song, announcing that taquitos are falling all across the nation, from cities like Portland, Denver, Austin, and Poughkeepsie. It becomes an "apocolypse-y" situation. The chorus continues, emphasizing the need to run for cover and mentioning different types of taquitos, including beef, chicken, and potato. Suddenly, a twist occurs in the story. The lyrics introduce the "tacobot 3000," a robotic character wielding a "taco ray" that turns the falling taquitos into harmless tacos. This unexpected savior brings relief to the people, and they celebrate with a "hooray." The song concludes with a humorous twist as someone exclaims, "My first eye again!" implying that even with the taquitos turned into tacos, comedic mishaps can still occur. Overall, "Hailing Taquitos" is a playful and imaginative song that uses absurdity and humor to create a lighthearted story about a quirky event.
