Piranha
ザ・プロディジー/THE PRODIGY Lyrics
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Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Bites hi-power, tear you apart
Bites hi-power, tear you apart
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
Piranha
P-P-Piranha
[Chorus]
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Bites hi-power, tear you apart
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Bites hi-power, tear you apart
You better not, lose control
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
You better not, lose control
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to THE PRODIGY's song Piranha present a metaphorical representation of the dangers of losing oneself to temptation, through the imagery of the sharp-toothed Piranha fish. The repetition of the word "Piranha" and the stuttering "P-P-Piranha" creates an almost hypnotic effect, drawing the listener deeper into the song's message of warning. The verses then describe the piranha's traits - its teeth, grip, and razor sharpness - and how it unleashes its power through its deadly bites, tearing apart its prey. This imagery is then linked to the dangers of temptation in the chorus, with the repetition of "Teeth, grip, razor sharp" and "Bites hi-power, tear you apart" emphasizing the seriousness of the matter.
The second verse reiterates the warning, "You better not lose control", with the song's message being clear - giving in to temptation will lead to destruction. The imagery of being "pulled under" and the phrase "it will take you whole" drive home the idea of being consumed by one's actions. The repetition of the chorus twice more also emphasizes the message, making it clear that the consequences of ignoring this warning will be dire.
Overall, "Piranha" is a powerful warning about the dangers of temptation and losing control. The use of metaphorical imagery and repetition adds to its impact, making the song an effective cautionary tale.
Line by Line Meaning
Piranha
This song is about the viciousness and power of piranhas.
P-P-Piranha
The repetition of 'Piranha' and 'P-P-Piranha' emphasizes the intensity and danger of these creatures.
Teeth, grip, razor sharp
Piranhas have sharp teeth and a powerful bite that can tear prey apart.
Bites hi-power, tear you apart
The strength of a piranha's bite can overpower and dismember its prey.
You better not, lose control
The song warns listeners to be cautious and not let themselves fall victim to the dangers of the piranha.
It pulls you under, it will take you whole
If you lose control and become a piranha's prey, you will not survive.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC., MUSIC SALES CORPORATION
Written by: AMANDA GHOST, LIAM HOWLETT, SAMEER ANJAAN, BILLY CHILDISH, KEITH PALMER, RAJESH ROSHAN
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reuniteireland
Prodigy went so hard on this album yet people still want to talk about how only their old stuff is good.
Rikatan
well this album predicted the hardcore revival scene and that's usually what it gets praised for, but the two recent ones don't really do much in that vein. and since the hardcore revival scene has gotten really crazy-sounding, the two new prodigy albums end up sounding extremely tame and safe
johjoh
@James Smith no tourists is just fine and idc who says different. worse? sure. but thats an extremely high bar to descend from
James Smith
People are just ignorant. A lot of the songs on Day is my Enemy were great too, especially the title track. But this album, Fat of the Land & Their Law are their best albums in my opinion
Alison Mcbride
This is actually my favourite album! Bass lines could shake my teeth fillings out!!
Sparrow
A masterpiece from start to finish
Jon Wise
Invaders Must Die is the best album I've ever heard from any band.
Dimitrije Nikolic
RIP Keith! You are the hero of a jilted generation! <3
Misaki
Redescovering a song you used to know, but kinda forgot about really do hit different.
Theodore Hamshaw
It do be like that