Goliath
A Million Dead Birds Laughing Lyrics

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The insects had burned the garden
So that they could see him breathing against the wound
They'll tear his foundations apart...
He thinks; "the creatures aforementioned were about
To become aware of the godlike presence of my body."
He speaks; "i am permitted to ask for blood for i am also a descendant of god
And all of his children have raped me.
Are they so sacred all their crops shall be omitted?

Am i not also an intelligent lifeform?
I'm aware.
Let me speak to god."

To whom it may concern,
Residual world between my toes,
I've been anxious to meet you.
Lonely fool this is only a show,
You're just here to entertain me
Xxx sorry

Unfortunately yours,
Gggod

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Million Dead Birds Laughing’s Goliath refer to the biblical story of David and Goliath. In the Bible, Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior who challenged the Israelites to a battle, and David, a shepherd boy, defeated him using a slingshot. The song draws upon this story to convey a sense of powerlessness and vulnerability in the face of opposition.

The opening lines, “The insects had burned the garden / So that they could see him breathing against the wound,” describe a scene of destruction and cruelty. The garden, a symbol of life and growth, has been burned by insects, who are often perceived as insignificant and insignificant creatures. The insects have done this to see Goliath’s vulnerability, to witness his pain and suffering. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which explores the themes of violence, power dynamics, and the inherent unfairness of the world.

Throughout the song, the singer questions the authority of God and questions why they have been made to suffer. They demand blood as revenge for the atrocities committed against them and express a deep-seated anger and frustration with the world. The closing lines, “Lonely fool this is only a show, / You're just here to entertain me / Xxx sorry / Unfortunately yours, Gggod,” suggest that the singer has come to realize that the world is indifferent to their suffering and that their pain is secondary to the entertainment of a higher power.

Overall, Goliath is a powerful and challenging song that tackles difficult and complex themes. It draws upon the biblical story of David and Goliath to explore issues of power, violence, and suffering in a way that is both thought-provoking and unsettling.

Line by Line Meaning

The insects had burned the garden
The destruction caused by minor issues seeks to bring attention to something greater.

So that they could see him breathing against the wound
Creating destruction with the hope of receiving a response or recognition.

They'll tear his foundations apart...
Ripping apart the core of one's being and beliefs.

He thinks; "the creatures aforementioned were about To become aware of the godlike presence of my body."
Feeling superior and godlike, assuming others are aware of this superiority.

He speaks; "i am permitted to ask for blood for i am also a descendant of god And all of his children have raped me.
Using one's supposed divine lineage to justify violence and actions.

Are they so sacred all their crops shall be omitted?
Questioning the prioritization of certain religious customs over basic necessities.

Am i not also an intelligent lifeform? I'm aware.
Asserting one's own intelligence and awareness.

Let me speak to god."
Seeking divine intervention or answers.

To whom it may concern, Residual world between my toes, I've been anxious to meet you.
Addressing the world and expressing curiosity about its intricacies.

Lonely fool this is only a show, You're just here to entertain me Xxx sorry
Belittling the world and regarding it as insignificant entertainment.

Unfortunately yours, Gggod
Closing with a sarcastic and arrogant signature.

Contributed by Bentley V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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