Eine Tasse Tea
Bif Naked Lyrics

all right this is my poem it's called eine tasse tea
Introduction to the poem titled Eine Tasse Tea

are you ready? all right!
Asking the listener to get ready for the poem

one of my dogs ate the feces of a homeless man on the way to the vet
One of Bif Naked's dogs ate the human feces on their way to the vet from a homeless person's defecation.

of course it was anna 'cuz nikolas doesn't eat anything with sauce
Specifying which one of Bif Naked's dogs ate the feces and why the other one didn't.

i had to try to pull the offending matter out of her mouth with my bare hands
Describing how Bif Naked attempted to remove the feces from her dog's mouth using her hands.

we stunk!
Noting that the feces had a bad odor and the stench clung to them.

i wonder what the nutrition counter would list this meal as...
Bif Naked is curious as to what health experts would categorize human feces eaten by dogs in terms of their nutritious value.

it made me think
Realizing that a weird experience forces an individual to ponder and introspect.

my anti-malaria medication drove me to question my sanity
Bif Naked's medication started causing hallucinations leading to doubts about their mental state.

i hallucinated
Bif Naked started seeing things that were not present, perhaps due to their medication side-effects.

i saw the bright red grip tape on my old skateboard as a moving mass of demarara(?) sugar
Bif Naked's hallucinations led her to perceive the red grip tape on her old skateboard as a block of sugar that was moving.

my judgment seems impaired
Bif Naked is aware of how her decision-making process is getting affected due to her perception being clouded with hallucinations.

things irritate me
Various things around Bif Naked irritate them, causing a feeling of annoyance or anger.

people are mean
Bif Naked experiences a sense of hostility from those around her, indicating that people are not empathetic towards each other.

they drive too fast
Bif Naked is critical of others for driving too fast.

they talk too fast
Bif Naked is critical of others for talking too fast.

people carry anger around like one of those fashionable backpacks
The societal trend where individuals carry their anger around like fashion accessories such as backpacks, which reflects an unacknowledged reality.

but they're all actors
People behave differently in public than in private, indicating that they are not genuine.

in public they behave certain... ways
People behave differently in public than in private, indicating the lack of authenticity.

you know at dinner with their friends out at popular bars and grilles they chat and laugh
Illustrating how people act differently in social settings when they are surrounded by friends.

they call girls who look like me "elvira"
Bif Naked experiences social stigma and judgment based on her appearance, using the name Elvira to describe herself.

they call girls who look like me "morticia"
Bif Naked experiences social stigma and judgment based on her appearance, using the name Morticia to describe herself.

whatever
Bif Naked dismisses the negative opinions of others and their superficial traits.

nice and happy life
Sarcastically referencing the lifestyle of people who pretend to be happy and content in their lives.

nice weekend warrior weekend rollerblader suv decaf see a movie life
Sarcastically describing a typical comfortable, routine lifestyle that requires no extraordinary effort.

nice implants
Sarcastically referencing cosmetic implants to mock the superficiality and body modification culture.

good luck with your health
Wishing sarcastic, ironic good luck to people who obsess over such superficial beauty enhancement, implying that such procedures come with their own health issues.

nice dairy
Sarcasm targeted towards dairy consumption and the health drawbacks associated with it.

nice bulimia
Sarcastic reference to eating disorders and the promotion of it in media and societal beauty standards.

nice anti-depressant action
Sarcasm directed towards the use of antidepressants rather than addressing the root cause of the problem.

nice speeding
Sarcastically complimenting individuals who speed, indicating possible unethical or dangerous driving.

good luck with your health
Wishing sarcastic, ironic good luck to people who indulge in behaviors that pose risk to their health and society.

everyone thinks they've got problems
Observing that everyone considers their problems to be significant, even if they are trivial in comparison to others.

wanna know a problem?
Asking the audience if they want to know what real problems look like.

over one billion people in the world have no access, that's no access, to safe drinking water.
Highlighting the problem of over a billion people suffering due to lack of access to clean drinking water.

and you're upset 'cuz you can't get those new dc's.
Comparing trivial, personal problems to larger societal issues impacting the underprivileged.

wanna know a problem?
Reiterating the question to focus on larger issues rather than day-to-day small problems.

the mobile phone.
Alluding to the negative impact of mobile phones on society, such as addiction, excessive screen time, and disconnection from the real world.

we're all gonna die of brain cancer
Disclosing the potential danger of prolonged cell phone usage.

wanna know a problem?
Focusing on larger societal problems that individuals often ignore.

jeering hooting men with rohypnol in their back pocket
Alluding to the problem of sexual assault, especially regarding drug-facilitated rape or date rape drugs like Rohypnol.

you already know at least five females who have been raped, and you don't even know it
Implying that sexual assault is pervasive and that most people might know survivors but are unaware of them.

wanna know a problem?
Focusing on another global problem of nuclear war and its potential catastrophic consequences.

the threat of nuclear war in india and pakistan
Highlighting the current global issue of nuclear war threat between India and Pakistan.

it could all be over, overnight
Reflecting upon the disastrous consequence of a nuclear war due to the worsening of relations between India and Pakistan.

wanna know a problem?
Reiterating the question to focus on the problem of homelessness.

the homeless
Shedding light on the marginalized group of homeless individuals who are often ignored by society.

which brings me back to the shit breath of my bichon-frise
Connecting the gross occurrence of the dog eating human feces with the broader societal issue of homelessness.

the shit shouldn't be there in the first place
Outlining the societal issues that lead to the problem of homeless individuals and the reasons behind their defecation in public.

because whoever had to go had NO place to go
Highlighting that the homeless are forced to use public spaces as their bathrooms due to the lack of basic sanitation amenities.

that's fucked!
Expressing frustration and anger towards an unjust problem that society has failed to address.

we are a complacent apathetic society
Labeling society as indifferent and unresponsive to the suffering of the marginalized groups.

we are jackasses
Criticizing society for its indifference to the marginalized groups and its acquiescence to corrupt systems.

we are all squirrels hoarding for ourselves
Metaphorically describing society as self-seeking individuals who amass wealth and resources for themselves instead of sharing with others in need.

we need to say something and not care if it's been said before
Encouraging the audience to speak out against social issues and stigmatized topics regardless of their topic repetition or discomfort level.

we need to be responsible for our actions
Reminding society that every individual carries responsibility for their actions and it is necessary to be accountable for them.

we need to be more helpful
Urging society to be more altruistic and compassionate towards others who are suffering.

we need to be more thoughtful
Encouraging society to be more considerate and conscientious towards others, especially marginalized groups.

i need to practice compassion who are the fuckwads of the purveyors of violence
Pondering about her own actions and attitude towards society and realizing that she needs to work on being compassionate despite the violence that exists around her.

i need to relax
Expressing the desire to unwind and destress from a high-strung life.

i need to exhale
Stating a need to relax and relieve stress caused by the systemic issues that exist in society.

i need to meditate
Recognizing the importance of meditation to calm and center oneself amidst the chaos of society.

my mind is racing
Reflecting on the fast-paced and chaotic nature of the societal issues that exist.

my mind is a chattering monkey
Describing a restless and scattered mental state resulting from the overwhelming societal issues and the struggle to find solutions.

nikolas's mind is on fire with paranoia
Describing Nikolas's mental state as being laced with fear and anxiety due to societal issues or personal issues.

annastasia has shit for brains
Insulting one of Bif Naked's dogs for their perceived low intelligence, illustrating society's willingness to judge those who do not meet conventional ideals of intelligence or beauty.

after all, you are what you eat
A tongue-in-cheek statement implying that the consumption of human feces by her dog reflects poorly on Bif Naked herself in society.

i could use a cup of chai
Expressing the need for some soothing, calming tea to relax and unwind from the societal chaos.

nikolas thinks he's gandhi
Alluding to Nikolas's inflated self-image and overly idealistic nature that may not be practical or realistic in dealing with societal issues.

he's on a hunger strike
Nikolas is protesting or sacrificing something due to his idealistic views on a current inequity.

and annastasia would like another hot steaming bowl of scheisse
Sarcastically implying that Annastasia's dog food may not be much better than eating feces.