Vulture
Micachu Lyrics
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that poisonous drink was just a half
half of my leg is still half my calf
you'd have to drink that
18 times
skeletal talk is no the way
to turn me into a bird of prey.
grab my things to flood away
you'd have to drink that
18 times
soldier, soldier put guns away
you're still a bird and i'm still okay
you'll eat my bone sup right away.
you'd have to eat that
18 times
poker poker rules still apply
you can't cheat me out of my silver pie
when you eat me up i'll surely die
you'd have to beat that 18 times.
**you can't eat me, i'm still not dead
you can't beat greed
it's confident**
vulture, vulture, don't make me laugh
that poisonous drink was just a half
half of my leg is still half my calf
you'd have to drink that
18 times
skeletal talk is no the way
to turn me into a bird of prey.
grab my things to flood away
you'd have to drink that
18 times
**you can't eat me, i'm still not dead
you can't beat greed
it's confident**
Micachu's song "Vulture" is a commentary on greed and the ways in which people will go to extreme lengths to consume and possess things, even if it means resorting to violence and destruction. The repeated refrain of "vulture, vulture, don't make me laugh" sets the tone for the song, as the singer is addressing someone who is attempting to take something from them. The "poisonous drink" that is mentioned refers to a metaphorical substance that the other person is trying to consume, and the mention of "18 times" emphasizes the absurdity of this endeavor.
The singer also references the idea of becoming a "bird of prey," which suggests that the other person is trying to dominate and control them. However, the singer resists this attempt by stating that "skeletal talk is not the way" to turn them into a bird of prey. This line refers to the other person's attempts to weaken and undermine the singer, but ultimately, they will not be successful.
The song also references the concept of power and control in other ways, such as in the line "soldier, soldier put guns away." This line suggests that the other person is attempting to use force and violence to assert their dominance, but again, the singer resists and proclaims that they are still "okay." Overall, "Vulture" is a powerful commentary on the ways in which people will attempt to consume and destroy others, and the resilience that is required to resist these attempts.
Line by Line Meaning
vulture, vulture, don't make me laugh
I find your behavior ridiculous and absurd, you scavenger bird
that poisonous drink was just a half
Your toxic beverage did not fully harm me yet, only a small portion of my leg is affected
half of my leg is still half my calf
My injury is not significant enough to weaken me completely, I still can defy you
you'd have to drink that 18 times
The amount of poison you need to consume to kill me is far beyond your capacity
skeletal talk is not the way to turn me into a bird of prey
Your attempt to intimidate me by talking about bones and carrion will not make me your victim
grab my things to flood away
I am taking my possessions and escaping from your grasp
you can't eat me, I'm still not dead
I am alive and will not succumb to your predatory nature
you can't beat greed, it's confident
My fierce desire for self-preservation will not let you defeat me, it is stronger than your hunger
soldier, soldier put guns away
You might be a human soldier, but your weapon will not work against me
you're still a bird and I'm still okay
Despite your attempt to assert dominance, I am unaffected by your avian nature
you'll eat my bone sup right away
You are eager to consume my remains, but I will not let you have them
you can't cheat me out of my silver pie
You cannot trick me out of my valuable possessions, like a shiny silver substance
when you eat me up I'll surely die
If you manage to devour me, I will definitely perish
you'd have to beat that 18 times
Even if you attempt to attack me, you will fail multiple times before getting the chance to finish me off
Contributed by Tristan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.