Hey man, want to wax philosophic?
Philosophy
Philosophy (from Greek , "philosophia", literally "love of wisdom") is the study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved. The term was probably coined by Pythagoras (c. 570 – 495 BCE). Philosophical methods include questioning, critical discussion, rational argument, and systematic presentation. Classic philosophical questions include: Is it possible to know anything and to prove it? What
in Zappa's version included "Hey Punk, where you goin' with that flower in your hand?/Well, I'm goin' up to Frisco to join a psychedelic band." Zappa also included the opening chord riff of "Hey Joe" in the song "Honey, Don't You Want a Man Like Me?" from his "Zappa in New York" album.
Patti Smith released a cover of the song as the A-side of her first single, "Hey Joe" b/w "Piss Factory"