Worms
Mortician Lyrics
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Eating from within
Feasting on the guts
Drinking bile and pus
The lyrics to Mortician's song "Worms" describe the gruesome and unsettling reality of certain types of parasitic worms. The first line, "Boring through the skin," refers to the parasitic worms that burrow into the skin of their host, such as the African tumbu fly. The next line, "Eating from within," speaks to the fact that these worms feed on the host's tissue and internal organs, causing damage and often death. The third line, "Feasting on the guts," is a particularly graphic depiction of the impact of these worms on their host's digestive system. Finally, "Drinking bile and pus" paints a disgusting picture of the parasitic worms feeding on their host's waste products.
Overall, the lyrics to "Worms" are a chilling reminder of the world's many dangers, both visible and invisible. While parasites may seem like a distant or abstract threat to many people, the reality is that they can be deadly and devastating to those who become infected.
Line by Line Meaning
Boring through the skin
Penetrating the outer layer of the body
Eating from within
Consuming from the inside out
Feasting on the guts
Indulging in the innermost parts of the body
Drinking bile and pus
Imbibing the unpleasant fluids produced by the body
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Written by: JULIAN HAMILTON, KIMBERLEY MOYES
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