Fried Chicken
MU330 Lyrics
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At first glance, MU330's song "Fried Chicken" may seem like a nonsensical jumble of words, but upon closer examination, the lyrics present a macabre tale with a comedic tone. The refrain of "fried chicken fried chicken" serves as a playful contrast to the darker narrative. The chorus then introduces several characters who meet unfortunate ends, such as a mom getting run over on her way back from prom and a sister getting stuck in a grill. The song then takes a turn with the introduction of "mister short-long," whose family is mysteriously gone, implying that he may have been responsible for their demise. The final line of the chorus ties the song's macabre humor together: "that's just the way its supposed to happen when you write such a funny song fried chicken."
While the lyrics of "Fried Chicken" may seem nonsensical at first, they reveal a playfully twisted sense of humor. The song's fast-paced, upbeat delivery further adds to its playful tone. Despite the dark subject matter, the lyrics maintain a sense of levity, making the song a lighthearted take on a macabre story.
Line by Line Meaning
Ba-gawk!
Expressing the sound of a chicken, setting the tone of the song as humorous and lighthearted.
Fried chicken fried chicken chickedfried chicken fried fried chicken fried fried chicken chicken
Repetitive phrase meant to evoke the image of fried chicken, a popular and beloved food item.
Fried chicken fried fried chicken chicken
Further repetition of the phrase, emphasizing the theme of the song.
Fried chicken fried fried chicken chicken run over mom coming home from prom but the song's still funny the song's still funyy,
A bizarre and nonsensical scenario meant to be humorous, highlighting the irony of the situation where something tragic happens but the song still manages to make people laugh.
Funny sister jill well she's stuck in the grill but the song's still funny the song's still funny
Another ridiculous scenario, involving a sibling trapped in a grill, with the same theme of the song still being humorous in the face of misfortune.
Funny mister short-long now your family's gone
A play on words using the name 'mister short-long', with a darker meaning of the consequences of making light of serious situations, resulting in the loss of loved ones.
That's just the way its supposed to happen when you write such a funny song fried chicken
A commentary on the nature of humor, that sometimes jokes can have unintended consequences, but ultimately the artist stands by their work.
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.