Flesh
Creatures Lyrics


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The bursting balloon cocktails are soon
Young glands young flesh invade the room
A sardonic mood ughh...
Watch the rich fatty eating raw fish with avid curiosity

Oh piggy squeals and donkey bray -- at a sober party
Doggy barks and horsey neighs -- try to shock the party
Impaled on pleasure impaled on a spear impaled with danger
Impaled with fear
A disfigured dismembered sex with a third world cast
Young glands young flesh the beating heart

Oh piggy squeals and donkey brays -- at a sober party
Doggy barks and horsey neighs -- try to shock the party

The bursting balloon cocktails are soon
Young glands young flesh penetrate the room
They fall on the camera lens against the tumble drier screen
On the edit room floor lies a messier scene





Oh piggy squeals and donkey brays -- at a sober party
Doggy barks and horsey neighs -- try to shock the party

Overall Meaning

The song "Flesh" by the British band Creatures, a project of Siouxsie and the Banshees' vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and drummer Budgie, portrays a decadent and hedonistic party where the guests indulge in raw fish and sexual excess, fuelled by popping balloons filled with cocktails. The imagery of young flesh being invaded by primitive, animalistic behaviors such as pig and donkey noises, as well as horse neighing and dog barking, adds to the sense of desperation and depravity.


The lyrics suggest a sense of danger and fear that is also tied with feelings of pleasure and desire. The use of the word "impaled" adds a sense of violence and aggression, while the "third world cast" implies a sense of exploitation and domination. The final line of the chorus, "young glands young flesh the beating heart," emphasizes the youthful energy and raw sexuality that drives the festivities.


Overall, "Flesh" depicts a world where humanity's basest instincts are indulged, revealing a harsh critique of the excesses and violence of the modern world.


Line by Line Meaning

The bursting balloon cocktails are soon
The party is starting to get wild and out of control


Young glands young flesh invade the room
Young, fresh bodies are taking over the party


A sardonic mood ughh...
A sarcastic and mocking atmosphere prevails


Watch the rich fatty eating raw fish with avid curiosity
The wealthy are indulging in exotic foods without concern for others


Oh piggy squeals and donkey bray -- at a sober party
People are behaving like animals, even though they are in a controlled environment


Doggy barks and horsey neighs -- try to shock the party
People are trying to shock others with their animal-like behavior


Impaled on pleasure impaled on a spear impaled with danger
People are enjoying themselves, but at the same time, are endangering themselves


Impaled with fear
People are afraid of the consequences of their actions


A disfigured dismembered sex with a third world cast
Sexual activities are occurring with people from different cultures, in a way that is destructive and unpleasant


Young glands young flesh the beating heart
The young and attractive people are the life force of the party


The bursting balloon cocktails are soon
The party is getting even more chaotic


Young glands young flesh penetrate the room
Fresh, youthful bodies continue to dominate the scene


They fall on the camera lens against the tumble drier screen
The wild behavior is being captured on film and displayed on screens


On the edit room floor lies a messier scene
The final product will be even more exaggerated and out of control


Oh piggy squeals and donkey brays -- at a sober party
The animalistic behavior continues, despite the fact that the party should be in control


Doggy barks and horsey neighs -- try to shock the party
People are still trying to shock others with their behavior, even when it is inappropriate




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Written by: BUDGIE, SIOUXSIE SIOUX

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