Belly like a Snake
Cornbugs Lyrics


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I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
For a good piece of cake
I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
For a good piece of cake
Love in the trenches
Love that wrenches
Love in the trenches
Love them wenches
I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
For a good piece of cake
I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
For a good piece of cake
I'm up for the battle
No time for the cattle
I'm proud of my scars
So I hang out in bars
And I drink to excess
'Cause my life is a mess
I make a lot of racket
I wear a leather jacket
I play my guitar
Can I borrow your car?
She's in love with ramphoryncus?
I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
For a good piece of cake
I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
For a good piece of cake
Love in the trenches
Love that wrenches
Love in the trenches
Love them wenches




I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
(If I thought I could make it)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Belly like a Snake" by Cornbugs are a chaotic and absurd portrayal of the singer's life and desires. The chorus starts with the line "I'd crawl on my belly like a snake for a good piece of cake," which is an unusual way of expressing intense craving. The repeated line emphasizes the singer's desperation and willingness to go to unusual lengths for their desire. The rest of the verses are a mix of love and battle imagery. The singer talks about "love in the trenches," which could mean that they have experienced love in difficult circumstances. The reference to "love them wenches" is a bit objectifying and shows the singer's attitude towards women.


The second half of the lyrics are a series of random and disconnected statements about the singer's life. They are proud of their scars and hang out in bars. They drink to excess and make a lot of racket. They wear a leather jacket and play the guitar. The line "Can I borrow your car?" is a humorous and unexpected request, fitting with the overall tone of the song. The last line is "She's in love with ramphoryncus?" which could perhaps be a reference to a weird creature or a person with an unusual name. Overall, the lyrics are bizarre and nonsensical, but they create a certain atmosphere of rebelliousness and absurdity.


Line by Line Meaning

I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
I am willing to go to any lengths to get what I want


For a good piece of cake
Even if it means doing something degrading like crawling on my belly for a piece of cake


Love in the trenches
Love is not always pretty, but is often found in difficult situations


Love that wrenches
Love can be painful and emotionally taxing


Love in the trenches
Love is not always pretty, but is often found in difficult situations


Love them wenches
I enjoy the company of women, even if it causes problems in my life


I'm up for the battle
I am always ready for a fight or challenge


No time for the cattle
I have no patience for people who are slow or foolish


I'm proud of my scars
I have been through tough times and am proud to have survived


So I hang out in bars
I spend a lot of time in bars to cope with my problems


And I drink to excess
I have a problem with alcohol and often drink too much


'Cause my life is a mess
I have a lot of problems in my personal life that I am not able to deal with


I make a lot of racket
I am loud and often disruptive


I wear a leather jacket
I have a tough-guy image and enjoy dressing like a rebel


I play my guitar
Playing music is an important way for me to cope with my problems


Can I borrow your car?
I am in a difficult financial situation and often need to borrow things from others


She's in love with ramphoryncus?
I am confused and uncertain about the people in my life and their feelings towards me


I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
I will do whatever it takes to get what I want, even if it is humiliating


For a good piece of cake
Even if it means doing something degrading like crawling on my belly for a piece of cake


I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
I am willing to go to any lengths to get what I want


For a good piece of cake
Even if it means doing something degrading like crawling on my belly for a piece of cake


Love in the trenches
Love is not always pretty, but is often found in difficult situations


Love that wrenches
Love can be painful and emotionally taxing


Love in the trenches
Love is not always pretty, but is often found in difficult situations


Love them wenches
I enjoy the company of women, even if it causes problems in my life


I'd crawl on my belly like a snake
I am willing to go to any lengths to get what I want, as long as I think I can make it




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