Midas Gutz
Subtle Lyrics
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turned up with nothing but a loin cloth
to protect your tender penis from what's danger and the wildlife
Your human nose making the least of all scent
Going dumb to the dynamics of clean air,
bare feets cringing across the unkept forest floor
Not ten minutes ago, you had been licking brass knuckles and soaking up satelite feed
beneath beating flash bulb blare, being crowned this year's champi'o'king
Looking good bad after a beautiful thing
Big winner of the only and annual Serious Serious Guts Competition
(sponsored in part by the pain reliever people and the heads of music television)
Yes, you and ten other tough guys slit smiles across your then perfectly sturdy stomachs,
and spread your large intestines boldly out across a coated white poker table
The starter pistol barked, and each contestant commenced to carefully comb
their own eager entrails from behind the one-way wall of mirrored eyewear
Everyone a hopeful breathing heavy
sifting through their mortal coil with their finger tips,
for the most intimidating lengths of well sculpted and primetime stomach links
Every so often, in the name of health,
an executioner capped usher struts about the gut covered table
misting everyone's exposed and heaving organs
with a modified and fancy water pistol
In all the... all in the name of health
As always, this years celebrity judges are only of the most incredible persuasion
Charles Bronson's angry and gay only daughter, icecubed back from when he was hard
and a framed 8x10 of Joe Namath's kneecaps
And because you won, they stitched up your open abdomen first
Gave you a nice rambo knife and some choice cigarettes
And cut you loose in the ozarks
The question being not if, but when, you will kill for your next meal
And besides after all you'd never gone missing before (never gone missing before) (x4)
Gone master. Drop the guts! (x3)
In one months time, they anticipate your turning up
in the lap of the Lincoln memorial
wearing the stripped and cured flesh of yet another white rapper
Lovers and mothers the last thing on your mind,
raw and reborn in the kill
As the red carpet goes wild
The vice magazine people serving up
a hard bucket of most happening blood
feeding a spit roast pig in your honor,
kissing the wind, calling you boss
Phantom hearts clinking half empty
in the leftover and once humored
still... still arrogant air
The lyrics of Subtle's song Midas Gutz is a graphic depiction of a gruesome and disturbing event about a fictional Serious Serious Guts Competition. The first verse introduces the reader to the jungle where one of the competitors is found wearing only a loin cloth for protection, barefoot, and vulnerable to danger and wildlife. Their weak human nose also makes it difficult for them to sense danger, and they step on the unkept forest floor, making them cringe.
The second verse describes the competition in detail, where contestants lick brass knuckles, and then show off their sturdy stomachs before cutting them open to reveal their entrails. The judges are described as outrageous and strange characters: Charles Bronson's angry and gay only daughter, Ice Cube from when he was hard, and a framed 8x10 of Joe Namath's kneecaps. The winner is given a rambo knife and cigarettes before being released in the Ozarks, where they will kill for their next meal.
The song explores themes of violence, brutal competition, and the desire for recognition and fame, and depicts the line between what is considered art and what is considered barbarism. Overall, Midas Gutz presents a shocking and controversial image of the human body and highlights the lack of sympathy for death, violence, and brutality in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Another missing number in the jungle
A person who was previously lost or unknown in the wilderness
turned up with nothing but a loin cloth
Arrived with barely any clothing or supplies
to protect your tender penis from what's danger and the wildlife
Only equipped with a minimal covering to shield oneself from danger and wildlife
Your human nose making the least of all scent
A person's sense of smell being weak or unaccustomed to the environment
Going dumb to the dynamics of clean air,
Unaware of the nuances and subtleties of fresh air in the jungle
bare feets cringing across the unkept forest floor
Walking barefoot on the rough terrain of the jungle
Not ten minutes ago, you had been licking brass knuckles and soaking up satelite feed
Recently engaging in violent and dangerous behavior in the media
beneath beating flash bulb blare, being crowned this year's champi'o'king
Being celebrated as a champion in a highly publicized event
Looking good bad after a beautiful thing
Appearing damaged or negative despite previous success
Big winner of the only and annual Serious Serious Guts Competition sponsored in part by the pain reliever people and the heads of music television
Coming out on top in an extreme competition sponsored by notable organizations
Yes, you and ten other tough guys slit smiles across your then perfectly sturdy stomachs, and spread your large intestines boldly out across a coated white poker table
Competing with other strong individuals to show off the strength and durability of their stomachs by laying them out on a table
The starter pistol barked, and each contestant commenced to carefully comb their own eager entrails from behind the one-way wall of mirrored eyewear
The competition began and each participant meticulously examined their exposed stomachs from behind mirrored eyewear
Everyone a hopeful breathing heavy sifting through their mortal coil with their finger tips, for the most intimidating lengths of well sculpted and primetime stomach links
Each person anxiously searched for the most impressive and well-formed stomach links
Every so often, in the name of health, an executioner capped usher struts about the gut covered table misting everyone's exposed and heaving organs with a modified and fancy water pistol In all the... all in the name of health
A person walks around spraying water on the exposed stomachs in the name of health and hygiene
As always, this years celebrity judges are only of the most incredible persuasion Charles Bronson's angry and gay only daughter, icecubed back from when he was hard and a framed 8x10 of Joe Namath's kneecaps
The celebrity judges are unique and unconventional, including the angry daughter of Charles Bronson and a picture of Joe Namath's knees
And because you won, they stitched up your open abdomen first Gave you a nice rambo knife and some choice cigarettes And cut you loose in the ozarks The question being not if, but when, you will kill for your next meal
After winning the competition, the winner was given basic medical care and some tools before being released in the wilderness where they may have to resort to hunting
In one months time, they anticipate your turning up in the lap of the Lincoln memorial wearing the stripped and cured flesh of yet another white rapper Lovers and mothers the last thing on your mind, raw and reborn in the kill
It is expected that the winner will turn up in Washington wearing the skin of another person, showing they have embraced their primal, violent nature
As the red carpet goes wild The vice magazine people serving up a hard bucket of most happening blood feeding a spit roast pig in your honor, kissing the wind, calling you boss Phantom hearts clinking half empty in the leftover and once humored still... still arrogant air
Even as they celebrate the winner, there is a sense of darkness and discomfort in the air, as they indulge in grotesque displays of blood and killing
And besides after all you'd never gone missing before (never gone missing before) (x4) Gone master. Drop the guts! (x3)
Despite the violence and savagery, the winner has never lost themselves to the wilderness before and embraces their newfound power and strength
Contributed by Elena O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
D.M Espookeys
Mostly and foremost the best gem of RarestMusic ever created..longlive.
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Taobeth
I've seen them like four times and I never regret it, although I don't like the direction they went after this album.
Jason Nelson
I have some of the album art from this one tattooed on me. Love this shiiiit
Isaia
finally subtle is on youtube!
Daniel Wiggins
this is joel wilkins... first post on youtube from I, and i listen to this song every day. THANK YOU...
ArtFluids
Subtle predicted Hunger Games
The O.G Teflon Don
if you like this you should look up clouddead. it will blow your mind I promise. might even change your world. especially tracks like "Jimmy breeze prt.1&2" "all you can do is laugh" and "apartment a. 2"
Father Hate
lol they've been around forever man.
IHATE3v3ry1
@jasonguts86 Oh really? what part did you get tattooed? btw I own the album so I'll know what you are talking about if you suggest a booklet page number or w/e I think.
pupunegro
yeah!