Discover the story of the song > Whatever Happened to Pong? – Frank Black

The protagonist and his brother used to play Pong at a bar and win money from people who were used to playing cards. Despite the popularity of other songs, the protagonist still loves the simple joy of playing Pong. He wishes he could go back in time to play it again because he wonders what happened to it. The chorus talks about moving the paddle to the side while playing Pong.