Home / Music / What is the pun in Gentle Giant's song "Octopus"?Music linernotes album music gentle-giantWhat is the pun in Gentle Giant's song "Octopus"?The title “Octopus” is a pun combining “octo” (eight, for the eight tracks) and “opus” (a musical work), while also referencing the creature’s intelligence and adaptability. Search Amazon As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Related NotesExploreExploreExplorePrevious What is the structure of Yes's album Tales from Topographic Oceans?Next What is Genesis' Selling England by the Pound about?