Winter Month Novelty
At the Drive-In Lyrics
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Biting off more than you can
Are you sure you got the right hand skilled
And all because this left hand spit
Have you been crying
Over your spilled milk?
Swallow your refills
We drank ourselves to sleep
On the mistletoe concrete
We blank this page with ink
Two for flinching
When the paper cuts sink
We drank ourselves to sleep
Cause the paper cuts hurt
(Sure enough as)
I burned myself in the cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as
My ears kissed the floor
Just to hear a mouthful
Sure enough as
You scratch the itch
On the tome of your dial
Have you been crying over your...
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
The song "Winter Month Novelty" by At the Drive-In is quite an interesting one that brings forth the message of frustration and angst. The lyrics "Bite the hand that feeds, Biting off more than you can, Are you sure you got the right hand skilled, And all because this left hand spit, Have you been crying, Over your spilled milk?" seem to speak of a sense of rebellion against the forces that are controlling one's life. The words suggest a feeling of being overwhelmed and not being able to handle the situation anymore, leading to an outburst that could lead to consequences one may not be able to handle.
The lyrics "We drank ourselves to sleep, On the mistletoe concrete, We blank this page with ink, Two for flinching, When the paper cuts sink, We drank ourselves to sleep, Cause the paper cuts hurt" seem to suggest drinking as a way of escape from the harsh realities of life. The metaphor of drinking oneself to sleep on mistletoe concrete reflects the idea of feeling isolated and the need for comfort amidst loneliness. The line "Cause the paper cuts hurt" could be symbolic of the wounds that words and actions can leave behind, leading to discomfort and a sense of dissatisfaction.
In conclusion, At the Drive-In's song "Winter Month Novelty" is an evocative composition that communicates a sense of frustration and pain that people experience as a consequence of life's complexities.
Line by Line Meaning
Bite the hand that feeds
Rebelling against something or someone that has been helping you
Biting off more than you can
Taking on challenges or responsibilities that are beyond your capabilities
Are you sure you got the right hand skilled
Questioning if you have the proper skills for the task at hand
And all because this left hand spit
Being in a bad situation because of your own actions
Have you been crying over your spilled milk?
Being upset over something that cannot be fixed
Swallow your refills
Taking medication to cope with life
The drink of drinks
Going to alcohol as a way to escape reality
We drank ourselves to sleep
Escaping problems through drinking
On the mistletoe concrete
Being in a stressful and unforgiving environment
We blank this page with ink
Trying to forget the past by burying painful memories
Two for flinching
Being constantly on edge and easily startled
When the paper cuts sink
Feeling emotional pain from small events
Cause the paper cuts hurt
Enduring emotional pain from minor things
(Sure enough as)
I burned myself in the cigarette crossfire
Experiencing the consequences of your own actions resulting in pain
Sure enough as
My ears kissed the floor
Feeling powerless and helpless in a situation
Just to hear a mouthful
Dealing with verbal abuse or criticism
You scratch the itch
On the tome of your dial
Trying to find a solution to your problems on your own
Have you been crying over your...
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
Taking on too much and feeling overwhelmed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN RODRIGUEZ, CEDRIC BIXLER, OMAR RODRIGUEZ, PABLO HINOJOS, TONY HAJJAR
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maryduring
[Verse 1]
Bite the hand that feeds
Biting off more than you can
Are you sure you got the right hand skilled
And all because the left hand spit
Have you been crying over your spilled milk?
Swallow your refills, swallow your refills
[Chorus]
The drink of drinks
We drank ourselves to sleep
On the mistletoe concrete
We blank this page with ink
Two for flinching when the paper cuts sink
We drank ourselves to sleep
'Cause the paper cuts hurt
(Sure enough as)
[Post-Chorus]
Burned myself in a cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
My ears kissed the floor just to hear a mouthful
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Scratch the itch on the tone of your dial
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Burned myself in the cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
[Bridge]
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that
Have you been crying over your
[Chorus]
The drink of drinks
We drank ourselves to sleep
On the mistletoe concrete
We blank this page with ink
Two for flinching when the paper cuts sink
We drank ourselves to sleep
'Cause the paper cuts hurt
(Sure enough as)
[Post-Chorus]
Burned myself in a cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
My ears kissed the floor just to hear a mouthful
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Scratch the itch on the tone of your dial
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Burned myself in the cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
[Bridge: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez]
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
These paper cuts hurt
Sure enough as, sure enough as
These paper cuts sure hurt
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Scratch the itch on the tone of your dial
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Burned myself in a cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
[Outro]
Swallow your refill, swallow your refill
Swallow your refill, swallow your refill
Adrian B
underrated song
Adrian B
thats true. this ones my favorite
Michael Graham
El Gran is pretty underrated in general
Kristen Valanoski
anyone know where to buy, i.e. download, this album/EP/whatever? I can't find it anywhere
maryduring
[Verse 1]
Bite the hand that feeds
Biting off more than you can
Are you sure you got the right hand skilled
And all because the left hand spit
Have you been crying over your spilled milk?
Swallow your refills, swallow your refills
[Chorus]
The drink of drinks
We drank ourselves to sleep
On the mistletoe concrete
We blank this page with ink
Two for flinching when the paper cuts sink
We drank ourselves to sleep
'Cause the paper cuts hurt
(Sure enough as)
[Post-Chorus]
Burned myself in a cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
My ears kissed the floor just to hear a mouthful
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Scratch the itch on the tone of your dial
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Burned myself in the cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
[Bridge]
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that feeds
Bite the hand that
Have you been crying over your
[Chorus]
The drink of drinks
We drank ourselves to sleep
On the mistletoe concrete
We blank this page with ink
Two for flinching when the paper cuts sink
We drank ourselves to sleep
'Cause the paper cuts hurt
(Sure enough as)
[Post-Chorus]
Burned myself in a cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
My ears kissed the floor just to hear a mouthful
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Scratch the itch on the tone of your dial
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Burned myself in the cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
[Bridge: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez]
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
More than you can choose
More than you can chew
These paper cuts hurt
Sure enough as, sure enough as
These paper cuts sure hurt
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Scratch the itch on the tone of your dial
Sure enough as, sure enough as
Burned myself in a cigarette crossfire
Sure enough as, sure enough as
[Outro]
Swallow your refill, swallow your refill
Swallow your refill, swallow your refill
Friendly Worm
I hate the background vocals at the end but everything else is solid.
MO
You mean that repeating "Bite the hand, that feeds"-Part?
That pits perfectly in it in my opinion.
Matt King
I think it’s Ben
Oliver Kalamata
@ŒXTRØ Jim was not on this album. If I can recall what I read a millennia ago, he was going through College or something.
ŒXTRØ
@Oliver Kalamata sounds more like Jim to me ima have to find out now damn you!!!