The group was formed in the 1990s in Boston, Massachusetts by Viola and drummer Todd Foulsham, with other performers. Viola and Foulsham moved to New York City and the pair began appearing as a stripped-down acoustic duo. Viola has since kept the band name alive with various lineups and recording projects. Foulsham left the group in the mid-90s when the band's future was uncertain, but returned to perform on 2004's Hang On Mike. The pair have also begun playing as an acoustic duo again in the mid-2000s.
Killing Floor
Candy Butchers Lyrics
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I know I put it in you
The day has come to unstitch your suture
Meet yourself, I'll introduce you
Hey, man, you've finally arrived
No one leaves here alive
Everybody make some room
The cynic is about to bloom
Kerri says, "What's the problem?"
Put one foot in front of the other
Once you've started, nothing can stop you
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
My man, I dig you, Jonah
Two-tailed spermatozoa
Killed them with your bleeding lance
You just couldn't keep it in your pants
Kerri says, "What's the problem?"
They're all looking, they're all laughing
Once they've started, nothing can stop them
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
I watched you fail, didn't I, Jonah?
Go soak your nails in ambrosia
Cut the lines at White Castle
In a naked struggle for survival
Everybody's falling around me
Do you have something you want to tell me?
Do not run with that hook in your belly
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
You won't have to worry anymore
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
The lyrics of Candy Butchers' song "Killing Floor" appear to be about confronting oneself and facing the consequences of one's actions. The opening lines "Hey, man, you got it in you / I know I put it in you / The day has come to unstitch your suture / Meet yourself, I'll introduce you" suggest that the singer is addressing someone who has been carrying a burden, possibly inflicted by the singer. The next lines, "Hey, man, you've finally arrived / No one leaves here alive / Everybody make some room / The cynic is about to bloom" indicate that this is a moment of reckoning or confrontation, and that the singer expects the person to face it directly and honestly.
The following verse, which appears to be addressed to someone named Jonah, is more difficult to unravel. The lines "My man, I dig you, Jonah / Two-tailed spermatozoa / Killed them with your bleeding lance / You just couldn't keep it in your pants" suggest a story of sexual conquest, perhaps one in which Jonah has been careless or reckless. The chorus repeats the phrase "come on, come on, get it on the killing floor" as an exhortation to face the truth, to confront the consequences of one's actions.
The final verse continues to describe scenes of chaos and destruction, with lines like "Cut the lines at White Castle / In a naked struggle for survival." The singer seems to be urging someone not to run away from the difficult truth they need to face. The final repetition of the chorus, "come on, come on, get it on the killing floor / you won't have to worry anymore," suggests that facing the truth and confronting oneself will bring some kind of resolution or release.
Overall, the lyrics of "Killing Floor" seem to be about facing the consequences of one's actions and confronting oneself, even when it is difficult or painful to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, man, you got it in you
I believe in you and your potential.
I know I put it in you
I've helped you before and have confidence in your abilities.
The day has come to unstitch your suture
It's time for you to break free from what's been holding you back.
Meet yourself, I'll introduce you
This is the moment to discover who you truly are.
Hey, man, you've finally arrived
You've reached a turning point and can now make the most of your potential.
No one leaves here alive
We all face death eventually, but it doesn't have to limit us now.
Everybody make some room
Step aside and give us space to succeed.
The cynic is about to bloom
Even those who were once pessimistic are capable of blossoming into something better.
Kerri says, "What's the problem?"
A reminder that we can overcome obstacles one step at a time.
Put one foot in front of the other
Take it step by step, and soon you'll be farther than you ever thought possible.
Once you've started, nothing can stop you
Once you've taken the first step, keep going and believe in your ability to succeed.
Come on, come on, get it on the killing floor
It's time to push forward and tackle whatever challenges stand in your way.
My man, I dig you, Jonah
I like and respect you, Jonah.
Two-tailed spermatozoa
A cheeky reference to male anatomy.
Killed them with your bleeding lance
A reference to sexual encounters resulting in unintended consequences.
You just couldn't keep it in your pants
You acted impulsively, and it led to a negative outcome.
They're all looking, they're all laughing
Others may judge and ridicule us, but we can still push forward and succeed.
I watched you fail, didn't I, Jonah?
I witnessed you stumble and fall in the past.
Go soak your nails in ambrosia
Take some time to treat yourself well and recover from past failures.
Cut the lines at White Castle
Walk away from unhealthy habits and influences in your life.
In a naked struggle for survival
Fighting for survival in a vulnerable, exposed state.
Everybody's falling around me
Others may be struggling and facing their own challenges, but we can still focus on our own growth.
Do you have something you want to tell me?
An invitation to share feelings and experiences, to connect with others more deeply.
Do not run with that hook in your belly
Don't let past failures hold you back from moving forward.
You won't have to worry anymore
Once we face our fears and push past them, we can finally rest easy.
Contributed by Olivia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.