Parasite City
Puffball Lyrics
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Welcome to your dream, the sin headquarters.
Just step on in, sit back, enjoy the show.
Strung out ether trippers, underage strippers.
Join the tired ranks of long drink sippers.
Put in a coin and find yourself on the front row.
All roads lead to Parasite City.
Where the shoes are clean but the moral's shitty.
The shit is coming down.
But I feel no pity.
Born again sinners, slot machine winners.
The city council revel in tax paid dinners.
It's a two-faced town where they just don't care.
Cold gold diggers, rock'n' roll niggers.
A downward spiral that ends with pulled triggers.
And if I was you I'd get out of there.
All roads lead to Parasite City.
Where the shoes are clean but the moral's shitty.
The shit is coming down.
But I feel no pity.
The lyrics in Puffball's "Parasite City" paint a picture of a city that's rife with corruption, sin, and excess. The opening lines describe the inhabitants as "inbred high rollers" and "luck-seeking prowlers," setting the tone for a place where people are willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead. Despite the city's obvious moral bankruptcy, the singer invites the listener to come in and enjoy the show.
The second verse continues to explore the characters that populate Parasite City, with mentions of strung-out ether trippers, underage strippers, and tired long drink sippers. The singer describes the city as a two-faced town where the city council revels in tax-paid dinners and the gold diggers and rock'n'roll niggers are a sign of a downward spiral that often ends in violence.
Throughout the song, the singer maintains a sense of detachment and apathy towards the city's inhabitants and their struggles. Despite the fact that "the shit is coming down," the singer feels no pity. The repeated refrain of "All roads lead to Parasite City, where the shoes are clean but the moral's shitty," drives home the idea that the city may appear shiny and new on the surface, but beneath the glitz and glamour lies a dark and dangerous world.
Overall, "Parasite City" is a scathing critique of urban decay and the moral decay that often follows. Puffball doesn't hold back in their portrayal of a world where corruption and excess reign supreme, and instead offer a stark warning to those who might be seduced by the promise of a quick and easy life.
Line by Line Meaning
Inbred high rollers, luck seeking prowlers.
Welcome to a city where the wealthy are inbred and only seek luck and riches.
Welcome to your dream, the sin headquarters.
This is your dream city, but it's also a place of immorality and sin.
Just step on in, sit back, enjoy the show.
Come on in and enjoy all that this city has to offer, just sit back and watch it all unfold.
Strung out ether trippers, underage strippers.
There are drug addicts and underage strippers here.
Join the tired ranks of long drink sippers.
Become part of the low-class population who drown their problems with alcohol.
Put in a coin and find yourself on the front row.
Spend some money and you can be part of the immoral action in the city.
All roads lead to Parasite City.
No matter where you're coming from, you'll end up in this corrupt city.
Where the shoes are clean but the moral's shitty.
Even with good appearances, the city has low moral standards.
The shit is coming down.
Bad things are happening in the city.
But I feel no pity.
But the singer doesn't feel bad about the events unfolding.
Born again sinners, slot machine winners.
The city has religious people who still partake in sinful activities, while others win money from gambling.
The city council revel in tax paid dinners.
The corrupt city council uses taxpayer money to throw themselves lavish dinners.
It's a two-faced town where they just don't care.
The city is hypocritical and its residents don't care about anyone else.
Cold gold diggers, rock'n' roll niggers.
People in the city only care about money and are willing to exploit others for it.
A downward spiral that ends with pulled triggers.
The immoral actions of the city can lead to violence and death.
And if I was you I'd get out of there.
The singer advises others to leave the city before it consumes them.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.