Fat
Archers of Loaf Lyrics


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What do you f**king care for me?
I'm black and blue and bruised all the f**king time.
Why should I f**king care for you?
I've been with you in the morning for the last time.

I'm not as happy as I once was to see you,
You're fatter around the side.
No, no, no, no, you're not as thin as you used to be.
You've gotten fatter around the thighs.





Overall Meaning

"Fat" is a song by indie rock band Archers of Loaf, released in 1994 as a part of their album "Vs. the Greatest of All Time." The song portrays the bitterness and frustration of a troubled relationship that is just about to end. The singer expresses their pain and anger towards their significant other, with lyrics that are both brutal and raw. The opening lines of the song, "What do you f**king care for me? I'm black and blue and bruised all the f**king time," suggests a history of abuse and violence.


The lyrics go on to reveal the singer's resentment towards their partner's appearance, with lines like "You're fatter around the side...You've gotten fatter around the thighs." These words imply a deeper issue of body image and self-worth that is causing tension in the relationship. The singer's final declaration, "I'm not as happy as I once was to see you," highlights that the relationship has lost its spark and is now ending.


Overall, "Fat" is a song that speaks to the emotional turmoil and complexity of failed relationships. It sheds light on issues of power dynamics, body image, and emotional abuse. Through its raw and honest lyrics and its energetic sound, it captures the angst and intensity of youthful relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you f**king care for me?
Why should you bother about my well-being?


I'm black and blue and bruised all the f**king time.
I'm constantly dealing with physical and emotional pain.


Why should I f**king care for you?
Why should I be concerned about your feelings?


I've been with you in the morning for the last time.
I'm done with spending time with you, especially in the morning.


I'm not as happy as I once was to see you,
My level of happiness seeing you has diminished over time.


You're fatter around the side.
You have gained weight around your waist.


No, no, no, no, you're not as thin as you used to be.
You have put on weight and are no longer as slim as before.


You've gotten fatter around the thighs.
Your thighs have become larger due to weight gain.




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Written by: ALPHONSO JOHNSON

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